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iBUYPOWER TraceMR Gaming Desktop PC

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The iBUYPOWER TraceMR is a prebuilt gaming desktop tower sold in 2021 and 2022, built around 11th or 12th Gen Intel Core processors paired with NVIDIA Ampere graphics. iBUYPOWER positioned it as a ready-to-play rig for gamers who wanted solid 1080p and 1440p performance without hand-picking parts, and the mid-tower ATX case with a tempered glass side panel made it a common choice for a first serious gaming PC. Because the internals are standard desktop components, a TraceMR still has real resale value even a few years out, especially in configurations built around the RTX 3070. Pick your processor and graphics card, then your condition, in the picker above for an instant cash offer. See how the process works, or head straight to the page to sell your desktop.

Confirm you have the TraceMR

The fastest way to confirm your exact build is inside Windows. Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter to see the processor and graphics card listed on the System and Display tabs. Typing msinfo32 instead gives you the full system summary, including the motherboard model, which is useful if the case badge has worn off. You can also open the side panel and read the GPU label directly, since that is the single spec that moves value the most on this machine.

11th Gen build

  • Intel Core i7, 11th generation (Rocket Lake), socket LGA1200
  • Paired with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti in most listings of this build
  • Earlier production run, more common in 2021 units

12th Gen build

  • Intel Core i7, 12th generation (Alder Lake), socket LGA1700
  • Paired with an NVIDIA RTX 3070 in most listings of this build
  • Later production run, more common in 2022 units

Prefer a visual check? The TraceMR ships in a mid-tower ATX case with a tempered glass side panel and factory RGB fans visible through the glass. Front-panel USB ports sit at the top or top-front of the case, and the rear I/O shield will show either an LGA1200 or LGA1700-era motherboard layout depending on the CPU generation. If you are unsure which model you are looking at at all, the model finder can help narrow it down.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • Intel Core i7, 11th Gen (Rocket Lake), or
  • Intel Core i7, 12th Gen (Alder Lake)
  • Socketed desktop chip, replaceable within the matching platform

Graphics

  • NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti, 8GB GDDR6, or
  • NVIDIA RTX 3070, 8GB GDDR6
  • The single biggest factor in resale value on this machine

Memory

  • Standard DDR4 DIMMs on the motherboard
  • Dual-channel configuration in most builds
  • User-upgradable, unlike a laptop's soldered memory

Storage

  • NVMe M.2 SSD as the primary drive in most builds
  • Additional SATA drive bays available for expansion
  • Fully upgradable, since this is a standard ATX chassis

Display & audio

The TraceMR is a tower, not an all-in-one, so no monitor is included. Video output runs through the GPU's HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, and image quality depends entirely on the monitor you connect, not on the desktop itself.

Audio runs through the motherboard's onboard codec via the rear 3.5mm jacks, with a front-panel headphone jack on most builds. There is no dedicated sound card in the standard configuration.

Ports & connectivity

Ports are split between the motherboard's rear I/O panel, the graphics card, and the front of the case. Exact counts vary slightly by motherboard revision, but the layout below covers what to expect.

Rear I/O
  • USB-A ports (mix of USB 2.0 and 3.x)
  • HDMI and DisplayPort outputs on the GPU
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3.5mm audio jacks
Front panel
  • USB-A ports for peripherals
  • Headphone/microphone jack
  • Power and reset buttons

RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 3070 11th or 12th Gen Core i7 Tempered glass case Gigabit Ethernet NVMe SSD storage Upgradable DDR4 memory

Battery, build & more

Build: Mid-tower ATX case with a tempered glass side panel and pre-installed RGB fans, standard on the TraceMR line.

Software: Ships with Windows 10 or Windows 11 preinstalled, depending on the build date.

Market positioning: A mid-range to upper mid-range gaming desktop when new, still relevant today for 1080p and 1440p gaming, particularly in the RTX 3070 configuration.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number / exact configuration?
Open Windows, press Windows key + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. The System tab shows your processor, and the Display tab shows your graphics card. Typing msinfo32 instead gives a fuller system summary, including the motherboard model, which helps if any case labels are missing. You can also open the side panel and read the GPU sticker directly. Because the TraceMR does not carry a distinct model number the way a laptop does, the processor generation and graphics card are what actually define your configuration and your quote.
02 How do I tell it apart from other iBUYPOWER prebuilts?
iBUYPOWER sells several similarly styled tempered-glass towers, such as the Slate and Element lines, and cases can look alike at a glance. The reliable way to confirm you have a TraceMR and not a sibling model is to check the motherboard name through msinfo32 or the BIOS splash screen at startup, rather than relying on the case design alone. If the label on the box or invoice is gone, this is the only method that will not mislead you.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a dead boot, or a locked account?
Yes. A cracked panel, a dead GPU fan, or a system that will not boot can still be sold, since the quote adjusts to reflect working condition and the value of individual components like the CPU and GPU. Before shipping, sign out of any Microsoft account tied to the machine and remove or suspend BitLocker encryption if it is enabled, so the drive can be tested and wiped. A system that still shows a Windows login screen tied to someone else's account cannot be accepted until that is cleared.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
The graphics card matters most, and a working RTX 3070 build will out-value an RTX 3060 Ti build every time. Beyond that, a fully functional system that powers on, boots to Windows, and shows no fan noise or thermal issues will grade higher than one sold for parts. Having the original box, power cable, and any bundled keyboard or mouse helps modestly, but the CPU generation and GPU model are what move the number the most.
05 How do I erase it and remove my accounts, and how do I get paid?
Go to Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC and choose Remove everything to wipe the drive. Before that, sign out of and remove the device from your Microsoft account, and if BitLocker is turned on, suspend or decrypt it so the reset completes cleanly. Once your quote is confirmed, shipping is free and insured, and you get paid after testing by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full step-by-step guidance, including how to confirm the wipe was successful, is in our data erasure protocols.