Are there any alternatives?

The top-end HP Omen 45L is a similarly priced and configured PC, featuring the same Core i9-12900K CPU and a RTX 3090 GPU, but falls a bit behind in performance due to lower frequencies.

　　If you’re going with top-end parts like these, it’s hard to not choose the Scarab. If you’re looking for better value however, there’s the Origin Neuron, which is just a bit slower for half the price while having comparable build quality.

　　

How long will it last?

This particular configuration of the Scarab should last quite a while. The 12900K and 3090 are both very powerful parts that won’t be considered slow any time soon, and there’s plenty of room for adding more storage and RAM. Intel’s 600 series motherboards will also support upcoming 13th-gen Intel Raptor Lake CPUs, which gives you a bit of an upgrade path even if you have a 12900K. These boards will also support PCIe 5.0 GPUs, though for most users that probably won’t be a big deal.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes, but only if you’re choosing top-end parts like the Core i9-12900K or the RTX 3090. The Scarab is simply too expensive if you configure it as a midrange PC and can cost over a thousand dollars more than value-oriented gaming desktops with the same components.