A pre-Black Friday deal has brought a Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC featuring an RTX 5080 graphics card down to $2,800 at Newegg. This price point positions the high-end system as a strong value in the current market, especially considering the GPU alone often exceeds $2,000.
The PC is configured with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. While the RAM operates at a slower 4,800 MT/s speed, which is below the ideal 6,000 MT/s, the impact on gaming performance is expected to be minimal. Productivity tasks might see a more noticeable difference, but gamers should find the speed sufficient.
At its core, the system features a current-generation Intel Core Ultra 265F processor with eight performance cores, suitable for both gaming and general productivity. A 360mm All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler is included to manage the CPU's thermals effectively. The build is housed in a visually appealing chassis with distinctive angled bottom fans.
Performance benchmarks indicate that the RTX 5080 is capable of handling most games at 4K resolution with smooth frame rates, with only the most demanding titles potentially requiring minor setting adjustments or a switch to 1440p. In a 1440p comparison, the RTX 5080 delivered 95 average FPS in Black Myth Wukong, outperforming the RTX 5070 Ti (84 FPS) and RX 9070 XT (82 FPS) in the same high-setting test.
While prices have not returned to the pre-memory shortage era, this $2,800 configuration represents a compelling offer for a powerful RTX 5080 gaming PC, making it a noteworthy option for those seeking a high-performance machine.