Alienware, Acer, MSi, and the rest in the fraternity showed who’s the boss at the XBox Showcase Event in SF
The gaming industry is going through a revolution, when liveatpc.com spoke to Intel, the comments were mutual…the chip maker has interesting plans up its sleeve come later this year. At the recent Xbox Showcase event in San Francisco, Microsoft brought much new looks to some of its notable Windows 10 games, including Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Killer Instinct: Season 3, and Quantum Break. But caught the attention of the participants were the gaming desktop and notebook PCs that powered these games. With VR technology on the cusp of awesomeness, vendors have breathed life back to PC with a truly customisable hardware to fits a gamers needs… which, in the case of these powerhouses, means ultra graphics settings with high frame rates and 4K resolutions!
Here’s a list of those jaw dropping gaming tanks, including those that we might not see in our shores, just for fun!
Alienware Area-51
With this unique desktop, Alienware introduces an industrial design that is engineered to deliver optimized airflow and thermal management, best-in-class ergonomics, and the ultimate 4K gaming experience. All configurations come standard with factory-overclocked and liquid cooled Intel Core i7 “Haswell-E” CPUs, up to three SLI-enabled NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X graphics cards, and a power supply unit of up to 1,500 watts.
MSI Nightblade X2
Sturdy, stable, and solid, MSI’s compact Nightblade X2 desktop is loaded with the perfect ammunition for PC gamers who don’t want to compromise on gaming performance. The MSI Nightblade X2 embodies what every gamer craves: victory!
Acer Predator G6
Acer describes its Predator G6 desktop pretty succinctly. In their words, this unstoppable war machine represents “Total Domination.” Our favorite feature is the big “Turbo” button on the front of the rig; give it a push to instantly overclock the G6, activating Growl Lights and powering up the beast for an epic session of intense gaming.
iBUYPOWER Revolt 2
Some would argue that the video card is what makes a gaming PC… well, a gaming PC! With the iBUYPOWER Revolt 2, the video card is front and center, displaying a beautiful design that most cases hide away. Coupled with two front-swapping solid state drive slots, the Revolt 2 is a LAN-ready e-Sports machine that breaks the standard of what defines a gaming PC.
ASUS Republic of Gamers G11
The battle-ready ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G11 gaming desktop is equipped with a 6th-generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce graphics – and it’s designed for extreme performance. The ROG G11 sports a customizable eight-million color LED pulse effect, as well as exclusive SonicMaster Audio technology, providing immersive audio that takes your gaming experience to the next level.
CyberPower PC
The super-awesome CyberPower PC is powered by an Intel “Skylake” Core i7 processor, and rocks an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 4K graphics card. The see-thru case is an especially cool touch – particularly for those who like to show off all the top-tier hardware that powers their gaming experience.
Falcon Northwest Tiki
With the Tiki, Falcon Northwest reduced the size of the PC to its absolute minimum – while still housing the fastest components ever made! The Tiki has no parallel in power-per-cubic-inch. For work or play, it’s become the new size of enthusiast PCs.
Lenovo ideacentre Y900
Lenovo’s ideacentre Y900 desktops offer choice in a sleek, edgy design for gamers who want performance with Windows 10 and the latest Intel Core processors. It also supports up to two graphics cards, all accessible via an easy-access push lever that cracks open a stylish semi-transparent side panel – ideal for gamers who value their time, but like to continually upgrade their machines.
Razer Blade
The Razer Blade is the ultimate gaming notebook, providing full gaming performance while remaining incredibly thin and light. It’s driven by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics and an Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor – providing high frame rates and jaw-dropping visuals.
This is just a small sample of all the awesome, top-tier PCs that are powering the Windows 10 gaming experience. Check out the video for a more detailed look, and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for more news on all the greatest in Windows 10 gaming – and the desktops and notebooks that make it all possible!
