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Product Review

Product Reviewed

Prebuilt gaming PCs (5 configurations from Czech retailers/brands) priced around 35,000 CZK (~€1,400), focused on whether the chosen components match real 2026 gaming performance and value.

Key Points / Features Mentioned (Overall)

  • Prebuilt convenience: no compatibility checks, cabling/BIOS setup, or Windows/drivers configuration required.
  • Packaging & accessories matter: quality of unboxing protection, included documentation, and included software vary.
  • Component strategy differs a lot even at the same price:
    • Some builds prioritize a weaker GPU or an older platform.
    • Others allocate more budget to a better graphics card.
  • Main platform directions:
    • Intel + Nvidia mainstream approach (used by Alza and discussed via Intel/Nvidia dominance assumptions).
    • AMD AM4 older platform (used by several competitors to save money).
    • AMD AM5 newer platform (TS Bohemia aimed for an improved upgrade path).

Brand-by-Brand Findings (Unique Points)

1) Alza PC (Game Box) — ~35,000 CZK

User Experience / Included Extras

  • Very good unboxing experience: custom packaging/case and a practical carry bag.
  • Includes pre-installed software (Steam, Discord, and common utilities like 7-Zip, VLC, etc.).
  • Boots quickly and is configured for an “average user.”
  • Windows activation + local account without password.
  • Good SSD choice: Kingston KC3000 (good speeds/longevity; includes built-in cache).
  • 32 GB RAM (good; no skimping).

Pros

  • Best overall packaging/unboxing experience.
  • Good SSD choice.
  • Reasonable RAM capacity (32 GB).
  • Good cable management and generally solid internal build quality.
  • Internal USB-C exists, but it’s reportedly unusable due to case mismatch.

Cons / Performance Issues

  • Worst gaming performance among the compared same-price systems.
  • Uses a basic RTX 5060 (8 GB) (including a “basic” Gainward Ghost version).
  • Performance gaps vs the best system can be massive:
    • Last of Us (1440p): ~35 FPS (Alza) vs ~91 FPS (Hello Comp)
    • Cyberpunk: ~15 FPS (Alza) vs ~43 FPS (Hello Comp)
    • Sometimes the “weak” 5060 means some games may not be playable (Indiana Jones was mentioned).
  • CPU performance anomaly: despite an expected Intel advantage (“10 cores”), real performance dropped due to conservative motherboard BIOS behavior, likely influenced by stability/degradation concerns.
    • Alza used a “safe new mode,” reducing performance.
    • Enabling a performance improvement option later yielded ~26% higher CPU score and about +30 W consumption.
  • Connectivity limitation: lacks popular rear USB-C (Hello Comp and TS Bohemia had it).
  • Fans/noise slightly higher than some competitors (attributed to GPU temps/behavior).

Verdict for Alza

  • Packaging and SSD are strong, but gaming value is poor due to weak GPU choice plus CPU throttling/BIOS limitations at this price.

2) Hello Comp — “Newcomer”, Best Overall Performance (~35,000 CZK)

User Experience / Included Extras

  • Unboxing/packaging praised, including practical details:
    • Taped buttons and a warning to remove foam before powering on.
    • Extra accessories: spare cable ties, brackets, and thermal paste for re-paste (DeepCool mentioned).
  • Boots similarly to Alza, but includes:
    • RGB coordination
    • Armoury Crate installed for quick backlight adjustment.

Pros

  • Best gaming performance across tests (especially modern games).
  • Uses RTX 5070 (far stronger than Alza’s RTX 5060).
  • Thermal behavior: about 5°C lower than Alza even while being ~100W more power hungry.
  • Best performance per price in charts:
    • 3DMark: ~19,300 points (about 31% more than several builds; about 44% more than Alza)
  • Real games (examples):
    • Forza Horizon 5 @ 1440p (high): Hello Comp >100 FPS, Alza <60 FPS
  • Creative workload example:
    • DaVinci Resolve favored by Hello Comp with RTX 5070.

Cons

  • No major weaknesses emphasized; presented as the clear winner overall.

Verdict for Hello Comp

  • Best performer and best value per FPS; strongly recommended for gaming around 35k.

3) TS Bohemia (Bearbone) — Closest to the Reviewer’s Own AM5 Build

User Experience / Included Extras

  • Packaging not as good as Alza (pallet delivery and repackaging mishaps described).
  • Instructions reportedly misleading in at least one place (monitor cable guidance).
  • Installation process forces a Windows account.
  • Promotional/partner software:
    • Mentions installing annoying “bloatware” EZ antivirus.

Pros

  • Synthetic CPU tests favored AM5/newer generation.
  • Overall scoring: described as the closest to the reviewer’s own AM5 lineup.
  • Better rear connectivity, including USB-C.
  • GPU noted as Radeon 9060 XT (16 GB) for some tested direction; treated as a solid gaming-focused choice.

Cons

  • Bloatware/popup antivirus annoyance.
  • Instructions issues.
  • Less premium packaging/unboxing than Alza/Hello Comp.

Verdict for TS Bohemia

  • Strong “platform logic” (AM5), but software annoyances and documentation issues reduce appeal.

4) Smarty / Taigo (Private Brand) — Value Toward Nvidia + 16 GB VRAM

User Experience / Included Extras

  • Clean/functional setup: local account and fewer popups.
  • RGB control handled via Gigabyte Control Center.

Pros

  • Uses Nvidia direction with 16 GB VRAM (RTX 5060 Ti mentioned for this lineup in the text).
  • Cosmetic cable appearance (braided/cosmetic touches) praised.

Cons

  • CPU limitation described as suspicious/possibly misleading:
    • “Ryzen 5700 without X” based on laptop processors.
    • Smaller L3 cache and PCIe 3.0 bottleneck.
    • Claimed drive bandwidth up to 6000 MB/s, but testing showed ~3000–3500 MB/s.
    • Said to impact gaming performance and the drive-throughput claims.

Verdict for Taigo / Smarty

  • More sensible on GPU VRAM, but CPU/platform choices likely hurt real gaming performance compared to the best build.

5) Hall 3000 — AM4 Older Platform Compromises

User Experience / Included Extras

  • Unboxing protection criticized: insufficient padding and a bent CPU cooler occurred.
  • Box contents less complete than Hello Comp/Alza (missing items like thermal paste/cable accessories compared across brands).

Pros

  • Cooling/stability reported as generally okay:
    • CPU/GPU cooling staying around ~70°C.
  • Some instruction usefulness, though not detailed enough (and possibly wrong in places, per earlier manual criticism themes).

Cons

  • AM4 older platform with 16 GB RAM, described as “worst of both worlds” versus other compromises.
  • Design detail: green LED constantly flashing described as undesirable.

Verdict for Hall 3000

  • Cooling and some stability are acceptable, but RAM/packaging and overall compromise level are less competitive.

Performance + Value Metrics Mentioned (Numerical)

  • 1440p average (9 games total FPS):
    • Hello Comp: 122 FPS
    • Hall 3000 / TS Bohemia / Taigo: similar “middle” level (no exact per-brand FPS stated here)
    • Alza: 77 FPS (lowest)
  • Price-per-rendered-image metric:
    • Hello Comp: 295 CZK per rendered image (clear winner)
  • 3DMark (graphics):
    • Hello Comp: ~19,300 points
    • vs H 3000 / Bearbone / Taigo: ~31% higher
    • vs Alza: ~44% higher
  • Ray tracing (Port Royal) difference:
    • Hello Comp ~50–70% better than other builds
  • CPU benchmark anomalies (examples):
    • Alza single-core (Cinebench R23): around 1800 points, about 20% ahead of others
    • Alza multi-core: ~1300 points (unexpectedly low; said to “should” be much higher based on public expectations)
  • Cyberpunk playable difference:
    • ~15 FPS (Alza) vs ~43 FPS (Hello Comp)
    • Hello Comp used DLSS upscaling and improved settings to stay playable
  • Overall difference examples:
    • Up to ~3× in some titles (e.g., Last of Us at 1440p)
    • Differences range roughly ~32% to ~160% depending on the game

Main Pros & Cons (Grouped)

Pros (Overall)

  • Prebuilts reduce hassle (compatibility, OS/drivers setup).
  • Some builds deliver strong real-world value by spending budget on the GPU.
  • Better builds can include practical documentation, strong shipping protection, and useful software.

Cons (Overall)

  • Same price (~35k) can still hide very different component choices, especially GPU tier.
  • Some systems have issues such as:
    • misleading specs (drive bandwidth claims vs benchmarks),
    • partner antivirus bloatware,
    • outdated/incorrect manuals,
    • weak shipping protections,
    • BIOS/CPU performance throttling.

Comparisons Made

  • Direct comparisons across 5 brands at similar pricing.
  • Component strategy comparisons:
    • Alza (Intel + Nvidia, RTX 5060 8 GB)
    • Hello Comp (RTX 5070 much stronger)
    • TS Bohemia / Hall 3000 / Taigo (AMD AM4/AM5 variants with differing GPU choices)
  • Benchmarks used:
    • Synthetic: Cinebench R23, 3DMark, Port Royal
    • Real games at 1440p: Forza Horizon 5, Cyberpunk, Requiem, Counter-Strike 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Last of Us, Indiana Jones
  • Value comparison:
    • “Price per rendered image”-style metric.

Overall Recommendation / Verdict

  • Best recommendation (~35,000 CZK): Hello Comp
    • Highest FPS in 1440p average
    • Best 3DMark results
    • Best price-per-performance
  • Worst value: Alza PC
    • Despite excellent packaging and SSD/RAM, real gaming performance is limited by:
      • RTX 5060 8 GB (underpowered for the price)
      • plus CPU performance limitations from conservative BIOS settings
  • Buying advice for this bracket:
    • Don’t trust brand reputation or “it looks finished.”
    • Check GPU tier, real benchmarks, RAM, platform, and included extras.
    • The video recommends using Alza’s custom build option to avoid the weak RTX 5060 while keeping warranty/service benefits.

Speakers / Views

Only one main presenter style voice appears in the subtitles. The video also references “my colleague Teodor” and uses “we” when discussing testing and charts, implying a shared lab/research perspective. No additional distinct named speakers with separate viewpoints are presented.

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