What you get for $2,700 in 2026 is a big, solid, and occasionally loud PC that hits a minimum bar for 4K gaming. As expensive as that sounds, the iBuyPower Element Pulse X PC may be one of your better bets in this age of obscene PC component pricing. Despite being loaded with lower-end components, it’s a beefy rig that looks the part and offers enough space for upgrades down the road.

iBuyPower RDY Element Pulse X B02

It's a pretty PC case that loses the plot with its clashing motherboard and poor cable management.

Very clean, pretty case

Excellent airflow

Performance is just enough for 4K, with DLSS

Comes with backup keyboard and mouse

Need to install GPU yourself

Port selection isn't top-tier

Poor cable management

Clashing aesthetics

Rather than one of AMD’s ilk, the iBuyPower RDY Element Pulse X B02 model (which is also listed on one of those perma-sales for $2,550) uses an Asus Z890 Max Gaming motherboard with a Intel LGA 1851 socket.…