Skytech Gaming Shadow 5 Gaming PC, Core i7 14700F, RTX 5070
Status: Skytech Gaming Shadow 5 Gaming PC (Core i7-14700F RTX 5070 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same RTX 5070 Core i7-14700F gaming PC): iBUYPOWER Element Gaming PC Desktop Computer…, $2,189.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Skytech Gaming Shadow 5 Gaming PC is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the prebuilt gaming pcs category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 2 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:
Same RTX 5070 Core i7-14700F gaming PC: iBUYPOWER Element Gaming PC Desktop Computer… — $2,189.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:15 UTC (price may vary).
Same RTX 5070 Core i7-14700F gaming PC: Skytech Gaming PC Desktop — $1,699.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:13 UTC (price may vary).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Skytech Gaming's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Skytech Gaming Shadow 5 Gaming PC using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the prebuilt gaming pcs category. Skytech Gaming's prebuilt gaming pcs lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for prebuilt gaming pcs of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Intel Core i7 14700F 2.1GHz (5.3GHz Turbo Boost) CPU Processor | 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD – Up to 30x Faster Than Traditional HDD | 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with ARGB Fans, say goodbye to outdated and inefficient air coolers.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 Graphics Card (Brand may vary) | 32GB DDR5 RAM 6000 RGB Gaming Memory with Heat Spreader | Windows 11 Home
- WI-FI 5 802.11ac | No Bloatware | Graphic output options include 1 x HDMI, and 1 x Display Port Promised, Additional Ports may vary | USB Ports Including 2.0, 3.0, and 3.2 Gen1 Ports | HD Audio & Mic | Free Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
- High-spec AIO liquid coolers used, delivering unmatched cooling performance for a perfect operational experience and unparalleled cooling performance. With hardware unrestricted by temperature limits, you can unleash its full potential. Whether gaming, creating, or working, you'll never suffer from thermal throttling again. | Skytech Shadow 5 Gaming Case with Tempered Glass, Black | 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor | Free Technical Support | Assembled in the USA
- This powerful gaming PC is capable of running all your favorite games such as Elden Ring Nightreign, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Helldivers 2, Diablo IV, Starfield, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Forza Horizon 5, Resident Evil 9, Alan Wake 2, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, God of War Ragnarök, Overwatch 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, Marvel's Spider-Man, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,, more at Ultra settings, detailed 1440p Quad HD resolution, and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay.
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Which local LLMs fit in 12 GB?
12 GB holds models up to about 14B at Q4 with a usable context window; above that band the weights spill to system RAM and system-RAM bandwidth sets the speed, not the GPU.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
- ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 7 community runs from 6 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 generates a median 59.1 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per LocalScore).
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