Best RTX 4080 Prebuilts to Buy in 2023

iBuyPower Gaming RDY LCMBG222

Skytech Gaming Eclipse

Corsair Vengeance i7400

ASUS ROG STRIX G35CA

iBuyPower’s Gaming RDY LCMBG222 is a well-rounded RTX 4080 prebuilt that offers consumers a ‘middle of the road’ set of components. Intel’s Core i7-13700KF is the CPU that iBuyPower have chosen, which offers solid performance in the vast majority of workstation applications, and is perfect for gaming too. The high core and thread count of this CPU is what makes it such a strong competitor in threaded workloads. However, the lack of any internal graphics also improves the overall performance and overclocking capability too.

In terms of RAM, consumers can leverage 32GB of DDR5 rated at 5600MT/s, which is relatively standard for a prebuilt of this calibre. There’s also 2TB of Gen4 SSD storage, which will help with game load speeds, and file transfers. The case being used is the Lancool II from Lian Li, a solid airflow-focused design, which offers four preinstalled fans.

My biggest issues with this prebuilt are the motherboard and case choices. The motherboard is about as budget as you can get, so overclocking will be restrictive based on the lack of VRM power phases. The choice of case will also limit the amount of upgrading consumers can do purely based on the smaller physical size.

Skytech Gaming is always in our good graces, because their prebuilts generally come in at a lower price point versus the alternatives on the market. And the Skytech Eclipse RTX 4080 system is no exception to this rule. Sporting a Core i7-12700F, and 16GB of DDR4 memory, Skytech have been able to reduce the cost of this RTX 4080 prebuilt, but without significantly sacrificing performance.

The 12700F, and RTX 4080 is more geared towards gaming, but this Core i7 CPU is more than capable of handling most intense productivity applications based on its higher core and thread count. But this prebuilt is unfortunately let down by the significantly reduced RAM capacity, and also older generation. 32GB of DDR5 would have been preferable, but Skytech have likely done this to keep costs down.

However, the Skytech Gaming Eclipse is still a reasonably powered RTX 4080 system, offering a clean white RGB aesthetic, which can be seen pretty much around the entirety of the case. The 240mm AIO can also be fully customised to house all of your crazy RGB lighting effects and designs.

Corsair’s Vengeance i7400 is our best value option that puts a huge focus on component choices, airflow, and thermals. Corsair is renowned for their strong cases and coolers, so it makes perfect sense to throw all of their best components together in a prebuilt system. And this is exactly what the Vengeance i7400 is – a gorgeous RTX 4080 prebuilt that offers exceptional performance in pretty much everything.

The Core i7-13700K combo is ideal for gaming and workstation applications as we’ve previous mentioned. And this is paired up with 32GB of 5600MT/s Vengeance RGB RAM, along with 2TB of NVMe storage. This will provide a slight boost in applications, but also some longevity in within your favourite triple A titles and productivity programs.

This prebuilt does slightly falter when it comes to cooling. While the Corsair iCUE H100i is a very solid cooler, the 13700K can have a lot of wattage driven through it, significantly increasing temperatures. A 360mm radiator would be preferable for this CPU, just to ensure that thermals are low during more intense all-core workloads.

The ROG STRIX G35CA from ASUS is our final RTX 4080 prebuilt, and is perfect for those looking for form over function. This system comes equipped with a Core i7-13700KF, which seems pretty standard for RTX 4080 prebuilts. Consumers can also leverage 16GB of DDR5 RAM, with room up to 64GB in total. There’s also 1TB of Gen4 SSD storage space, a Z790 motherboard which means networking and connectivity is pretty solid.

In terms of cooling, this prebuilt utilises an ASUS ROG 240mm option, which is further complimented by the dual-chamber design of this chassis. ASUS have really gone crazy in terms of RGB and design, with the front of the case sporting plenty of extra lighting, along with the tempered glass side panel offering up a tinted and rather flashy window into your build.

Do I Need to Worry About Any Extra Steps?

Beyond plugging in peripherals such as a display, mouse and keyboard, connecting the PC to the internet, and connecting it to power, most prebuilt gaming PCs do not require any additional steps. However, certain sellers ship the graphics card separately to avoid damage. In those cases, they provide thorough documentation on how to install it for any users who hasn’t done it before.

Can I Upgrade My Prebuilt?

Prebuilts offer a fantastic foundation for future upgrades as the included hardware becomes less idea for modern games. However, upgrades to a new graphics card may require a more powerful power supply as well, while CPU upgrades may also require a whole new motherboard if the new chip uses a different socket.

Is It Complicated to Build My Own PC?

It has never been easier to build a PC from scratch, due to the high amount of part inter-compatibility and the large amount of resources online. Online tutorials and other tools can now help with every step of purchasing and putting together a custom PC.