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CyberPowerPC Zeus Evo

Graphics & Performance

Internally, the Evo Lightning's base configuration relies on a solid combination of a 4.7GHz AMD FX-9590 and an AMD R9 270 graphics card. In benchmarking performed by our colleagues at Tom's Hardware, both graphics cards produced solid performance numbers. Graphics card testing by Tom's Hardware is done on a computer built with 32GB of memory, an Asus Rampage IV Black Edition motherboard and an Intel Core i7-4930K processor running at 4.0GHz.

On Ultra graphics settings at a resolution of 1920 x 1080, the R9 270 produced a frame rate of 46 frames per second (fps) when running “Battlefield 4.” In older PC games like "Tomb Raider" and "Far Cry 3," the card had similarly exceptional respective marks of 63 and 50 fps. A game needs to run at above 30 fps to avoid visual slowdown.

For users who simply need a midrange friendly computer for PC gaming, the base Lightning 1000 configuration covers the basics adequately. The R9 270's performance ceiling is well-equipped to handle current-generation PC games at high-quality visual settings without becoming outdated within a few years. If you want to improve the Evo Lightning's performance further, though, CyberPowerPC keeps the system open with a variety of customization options. Available upgrade choices include high-end AMD or NVIDIA models and motherboards with multiple graphics card support.

Processor & Storage

Zeus Evo's base configurations are built around reliable processors. While benchmarking from our colleagues at Anandtech found the FX-9590 to be a midrange performer, the processor still works alongside the R9 270 with minimal bottlenecking. Beyond the Lightning 1000, CyberPowerPC's higher-end processor upgrades include fourth- and fifth-generation Intel Core options on its Evo Storm and Evo Thunder lineups. The additional processing overhead is useful if you intend to use the custom gaming PC for processor-dependent tasks like photo editing or video conversion.

For overclocking, CyberPowerPC offers multiple cooling upgrades for Zeus Evo. Liquid cooling relies on fluid and tubing to disperse heat from a computer's components and is more efficient than air cooling for high-performance systems, though this add-on can push the Evo into a premium price range. For mainstream Evo configurations, CyberPowerPC also has several upgraded fan coolers for the computer's processor.

As with the Evo's graphics card catalog, CyberPowerPC's upgrade selection is vast for multi-hard drive storage and motherboard setups. Available parts and upgrades include solid-state drives with up to 1TB of storage and RAID hard drive arrays for improved data transfer performance.

Design & Connectivity

Externally, CyberPowerPC provides an impressive number of customization options. During CyberPowerPC's checkout process, you can choose between several cases with multiple finishes. Additional optional design add-ons include custom laser engravings, neon lights and noise reduction options. All of these configuration choices are helpful, since they let you design a Zeus Evo that is more distinctive than a standard prebuilt gaming computer.

With dimensions of 25.2 x 10.2 x 24 inches, Zeus Evo's sizable stock case includes a standard slate of connectivity options. The front of the case features audio ports and multiple USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. CyberPowerPC also includes power-supply upgrades ranging from 400-watt to 1,600-watt models. If you want to tailor your Zeus Evo to be a high-performance gaming PC, the extra power overhead from a larger power supply unit ensures that your computer's components run without issues. The case's spacious size also gives the Zeus Evo enough room for various premium add-ons, such as a Blu-ray drive and high-definition audio cards.

Help & Support

CyberPowerPC includes a base three-year warranty on the Zeus Evo series that can be expanded to five years during checkout. The company also provides support via phone, email, live chat and through its website.