For a limited time, Walmart is selling the ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC for $849, a price that undercuts Valve's Steam Machine while offering superior performance. This configuration features an Intel Core 5 Processor 120, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, paired with a GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card.
The Intel Core 5 120 CPU is a six-core, twelve-thread processor capable of boosting up to 4.5GHz. While the system uses DDR4 memory, which may necessitate motherboard and CPU upgrades for future DDR5 adoption, it does not significantly impact current gaming performance. The RTX 5060 GPU is positioned as a capable option for 1080p gaming, expected to deliver a consistent 60fps in most titles. It reportedly outperforms the RTX 4060 by 20%-30%, especially when enhanced by DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation.
For users aiming for higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, an upgrade to an RTX 5060 Ti or a more powerful card would be recommended. Compared to the $1,049 Steam Machine, which utilizes a low-wattage CPU and a GPU comparable to the Radeon RX 7600 or GeForce RTX 4060, the ABS Cyclone offers a notable performance advantage. The combination of a lower price and higher performance makes the ABS Cyclone a more compelling option for budget-conscious gamers seeking a capable 1080p gaming rig with potential for future upgrades.