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Having put the Cyberpower Ultra R77 Pro through its paces over the last week, it's safe to say this is another solid prebuilt PC from the company.
It made a positive impression almost immediately when we took a look inside the system – the cable management is excellent, the RGB lighting adds some pizzazz and the Corsair Airflow 3000D is impressively compact despite the high-end nature of the components inside.
Performance is exactly what we'd expect, too, considering the combination of a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB of DDR5 6000 MT/s, alongside the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. It makes light work of 1440p gaming and 4K isn't out of the question, though frame rates will dip into the 30-40FPS region in more demanding titles.
The balance of CPU and GPU may not be to everyone's tastes however. By almost all accounts, the 7800X3D is the fastest gaming CPU on the market, while the RX 7900 GRE isn't a whole lot faster than the RX 7800 XT. Of course that's not necessarily a bad thing – getting the best gaming CPU on the market right now means it will likely last for years before needing an upgrade, and you'll be eliminating as many CPU bottlenecks as possible if gaming at 1440p (or especially 1080p). Some people would rather prioritise the graphics horsepower however, perhaps by opting for a 6-core Ryzen 5 7600X, and putting the extra GPU budget into a 7900 XT or RTX 4070 Ti. There's not necessarily a ‘right' or ‘wrong', it just depends on your priorities.
There are a couple of things to improve with the system however. The first is minor, but the RGB lighting is controlled by a mix of MSI Mystic Light and Corsair iCUE. There is supposedly a way to get them to communicate, but despite my efforts, it would just not work. It's not a dealbreaker, but for a PC that costs almost £2000, you would hope to be able to synchronise all the lighting quickly and painlessly.
Noise levels aren't the best either. The 3000D Airflow isn't a particularly high-end case and the 3 front fans it comes with don't appear to be of great quality – they emit quite a whiny hum when the CPU is working hard (though this is less problematic while gaming). I was also able to mitigate the issue by running a custom fan curve and capping fan speed to 1000rpm or so, which didn't hurt temperatures that much, but higher-quality fans would mean this isn't necessary.
Still, those are relatively minor issues in the grand scheme of things and by and large we have been impressed with the Ultra R77 Pro. It's decent value too, as pricing up all the components individually comes to about £1830, give or take considering the 7900 GRE isn't available in the UK DIY market yet, and we've not included a Windows 11 license. Even then, for just a £70 premium, you are getting the system built to a high standard, shipped out and covered by a fantastic warranty, which includes 5 years labour, 2 years parts, 2 years collect and return, plus life-time technical support.
It may not be perfect, but it's a very capable system that offers compelling value under £2000.
You can buy the system, as reviewed, for £1899 direct from Cyberpower HERE.
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Pros
- Expertly built with top-tier cable management.
- Uses the fastest gaming CPU currently on the market.
- Great for 1440p gaming or entry-level 4K.
- Solid all-round spec with 32GB DDR5 memory and 2TB SSD.
- Plenty of headroom with the PSU to allow for future upgrades.
- Good value at £1899 compared to DIY prices.
- Great warranty coverage.
Cons
- Some may prefer more emphasis on GPU grunt, rather than CPU.
- Case fans sound whiny at higher speeds, a custom fan curve is required to eliminate this.
- RGB control is spread across MSI Mystic Light and Corsair iCUE.
KitGuru says: The Cyberpower Ultra R77 Pro is a solid prebuilt PC that offers good value compared to DIY pricing, and it's backed with a 5-year warranty.
