Newegg slashes $420 off ABS Cyclone gaming PC with Intel 20-core CPU and RTX 5060
A pre-built system at Newegg combines an Intel Core i7-14700F, Nvidia RTX 5060, and 32GB DDR5 RAM for $1,379, undercutting the cost of assembling equivalent components yourself.
As custom PC assembly grows increasingly costly, pre-built systems have emerged as a more practical entry point for gaming in 2026. Newegg currently offers an ABS Cyclone gaming PC equipped with a 20-core Intel processor, an RTX 5060 8GB graphics card, and 32GB of DDR5 memory for $1,379—a $420 reduction from its original price. The configuration targets 1440p gaming and should remain viable through coming years of memory market volatility.
The value proposition becomes clear when examining individual component costs. The DDR5-6000 memory alone carries a $400 price tag in the current market, while the GPU typically sells for around $450. These two components represent more than half the system's total cost, making this bundle attractive compared to purchasing parts separately. The machine suits newcomers to PC gaming or those upgrading from older DDR4-based systems.
Performance testing reveals the RTX 5060 delivers approximately 41 frames per second at 1440p without frame generation technology, and comfortably exceeds 60 fps at 1080p. Nvidia's DLSS technology enables users to achieve higher frame rates while maintaining visual quality. The 8GB VRAM limitation makes this card unsuitable for 4K gaming, though it represents a meaningful upgrade from older RTX 30-series cards or integrated graphics solutions.
The Intel Core i7-14700F processor provides the computational backbone, featuring 20 cores split between eight performance and 12 efficiency cores. This Raptor Lake Refresh architecture reaches boost frequencies of 5.4GHz and handles both gaming and productivity tasks effectively.
Supporting components round out a well-balanced configuration. The system includes 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory for multitasking capability, a 1TB Gen 4 SSD using Kingston's SNV3S model for storage, and an ASRock B760M-CX motherboard with M.2 expansion slots for future upgrades. Cooling duties fall to a Cooler Master Hyper 212 air cooler, paired with a 650W 80 PLUS Gold power supply.
Additional features include Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2 support, and a Windows 11 license. The $420 discount comprises a $300 base reduction plus an additional $120 off when applying promo code SSF73457. Intel's Gamer Days promotion adds two upcoming titles: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, launching in February 2027, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, arriving in October 2026—representing approximately $120 in free software value.
Source: Tom's Hardware