This powerhouse PC is perfect for 1440P or 4K gaming.
Looking to score a new desktop gaming PC that features one of the best CPUs and best GPUs currently available? Thermaltake’s Reactor 9880 gaming desktop just dropped to its lowest price in the past 30 days, and can now be had for $300 cheaper than normal.
🚨 PRICE DROP: Thermaltake Reactor 9880
Specifications
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 6400 MHz
- SSD: 2TB Gen4 NVME
- Cooler: 360mm ARGB AIO
Performance Target
The combination of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the NVIDIA RTX 5080 will have you maxing out any game at 1440P resolution, and will serve very well for 4K gaming as well.
With this hardware array, you can expect to play even the most demanding AAA titles at max settings on a 4K display with a solid average framerate. And, for competitive titles where framerate is everything, the 9800X3D and 5080 will offer you enough performance to where you can take advantage of a high refresh rate display.
Note: To really take advantage of the CPU/GPU combination that comes in the Core Reactor 9880, you need to pair this system with a high fresh rate display.
Memory and SSD
Along with the 9800X3D and RTX 5080, this system also comes with 32GB of DDR5 memory that operates at speeds of up to 6400 MHz— plenty of fast memory for your gaming needs.
You also get a 2TB Gen4 NVME SSD. This drive will give you plenty of storage to house your favorite games and applications and will offer you fast transfer times and load times as well.
Cooling Configuration
When compared to other 9800X3D/RTX 5080 prebuilt desktops, the standout feature of the Core 9880 is its design and cooling setup.
To cool the 9800X3D you get a 360mm ARGB AIO cooler. This cooler will easily help you keep the 9800X3D running well-below recommended temperature ranges, allowing your CPU to last longer and operate more quietly.
The 9880’s layout has the graphics card mounted vertically to the left, and the case utilizes three 120mm ARGB fans intaking air into the case from the left.
There’s also a 120mm fan mounted at the bottom of the motherboard chamber of the case set to intake air into the 9880, and two 140mm fans at the top of the case set to exhaust air out of the case.
And, finally the 360mm AIO—with its three 120mm ARGB fans—is installed on the right-hand side of the case and is set to exhaust air pit of the 9880.
The Reactor 9880 Compared to Other RTX 5080 Gaming PCs
At its original price of $3,299.99, the Thermaltake Reactor 9880 didn’t offer as good of value when compared to other RTX 5080 prebuilt desktops. However, with the $300 discount it is now one of the most affordable 5080 gaming PCs currently available.
The Best RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Right Now
It isn’t the cheapest RTX 5080 desktop… that title belongs to the Thermaltake LCGS View and ZOTAC MEK AI-Enhanced…
But both of those desktops feature less attractive gaming CPU options and don’t offer the extreme cooling configuration that the Reactor 9880 comes with.
The one desktop that really gives the Thermaltake 9880 Reactor a run for its money is Xidax’s X-6, which also features a 9800X3D and RTX 5080 graphics card, and it currently comes in at ~$100 less. However, again, the X-6 doesn’t come with as advanced of a cooling configuration.
Get this Deal Now While You Can!
Ultimately, if you’re in the market for a new desktop PC to play your favorite games at maxed out settings on a higher resolution/higher refresh rate display, the Thermaltake Reactor 9880 has the hardware to suit your needs. And, at just under $3,000, now is the best time to grab this powerhouse desktop.
