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Gaming · AMD Ryzen 7 8700F · Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
7.6
$2,000Nov 9
Skytech Shadow 5
Skytech's compact AM5 tower built around the Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB and a 750 W Gold power supply.
- Gaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- 16 GB
- 1,000 GB
PCPR score
7.3
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$1,700Nov 9
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The short version
The Shadow 5 is Skytech's compact AM5 gaming tower, measuring 16.6 × 8.3 × 18.4 inches, with Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB graphics across the configurations read, a 750 W Gold power supply and B650 boards. Ryzen 7 8700F builds use a tower air cooler, while the Ryzen 7 9700X version adds a 360 mm AIO. It suits 1440p gaming on a tighter budget; the 12 GB card and unnamed motherboard are the compromises.
Pros
- Compact 16.6 × 8.3 × 18.4 in footprint for an ATX-class tower
- 750 W Gold power supply has headroom for the RX 9070 GRE
- B650 AM5 boards keep a CPU upgrade path open
- Option for 32 GB of DDR5-6000 RGB
Cons
- Motherboard maker is not named, only the B650 chipset
- RX 9070 GRE cards are limited to 12 GB of VRAM
- Most configurations use tower air cooling; only the 9700X build adds a 360 mm AIO
- One-year parts and labor warranty is shorter than some rivals
Best for
- 1440p gaming on a tighter budget
- Smaller desks that still want a full-size GPU
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R7 8700F · RX 9070 GRE 12GB · 16GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB | 16 GB | 1 TB | $1,700 | $1,115 | +$585 |
| R7 8700F · RX 9070 GRE 12GB · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB | 32 GB | 1 TB | $1,900 | $1,271 | +$629 |
| R7 9700X · RX 9070 GRE 12GB · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB | 32 GB | 1 TB | $2,400 | $1,265 | +$1,135 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
UnconfirmedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 750 W supply limits how far you can go.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Gaming
- Form factor
- Mid Tower
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
- Graphics
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB
- Motherboard
- B650
Memory
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 6,000 MT/s
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 750 W
- PSU details
- 750 W Gold
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- Tower air cooler with RGB fans
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Features
- Warranty
- 1 years
Physical
- Finish
- Black
- Dimensions
- 16.6 × 8.3 × 18.4 in
Compatibility notes
- All Shadow 5 configurations read use B650 boards and 750 W Gold power supplies
- Ryzen 7 8700F builds use a tower air cooler, while the Ryzen 7 9700X build uses a 360 mm AIO
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Where to buy
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Common questions
Is the Shadow 5 good for 1440p gaming?
The RX 9070 GRE 12GB is aimed at 1440p, and Skytech pairs it with AM5 CPUs and DDR5-6000 memory. Expect to adjust settings in the heaviest games because of the 12 GB of VRAM.
Can the CPU be upgraded later?
Yes. The Shadow 5 uses B650 boards on the AM5 socket, so newer AM5 processors can drop in, subject to a BIOS update and the capacity of the installed cooler.
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