HP just unveiled their 2021 OMEN 15 gaming laptop, codenamed Valkyrie – powered by both AMD and NVIDIA!
2021 HP OMEN 15 (Valkyrie) Gaming Laptop
Codenamed Valkyrie, the 2021 HP OMEN 15 gaming laptop is a 15.6-inch laptop built with serious gaming in mind, with a sleek and modern minimalistic design!
15.6-inch IPS Display
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 comes with a large 15.6-inch IPS display, with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
You can opt for a 144 Hz refresh rate, as well as a premium 144 Hz display with 300 nits brightness and 72% NTSC colour gamut.
Gaming Performance
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor, and paired with up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics!
It is kept cool by the OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology, with 3-sided venting and 5-way airflow, to ensure maximum performance even during prolonged gaming sessions!
Memory + Storage
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 comes with up to 16 GB of DDR4-3200 memory, in dual-channel mode for maximum performance.
You can equip it with up to a 1 TB PCIe NVMe TLC SSD, or up to two 256 GB SSDs in RAID 0 mode for super-fast transfers.
Connectivity
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 comes with Gigabit LAN wired connectivity built in, and offers either Intel Wi-Fi 6 or Realtek Wi-Fi 5 wireless connectivity.
Audio
You do not have to rely on headphones for maximum gaming enjoyment. The new OMEN 15 comes with Bang & Olufsen speakers and support for DTS:X Ultra!
Gaming Keyboard
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 comes with an island-style backlit keyboard with integrated numeric keypad.
You have the option of simple dragon red backlighting, or RGB backlighting with 4 independent zones.
2021 HP OMEN 15 (Valkyrie) : Specifications + Options
The 2021 HP OMEN 15 gaming laptop comes with these specifications and configuration options :
Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe TLC SSD
Up to 2 x 256 GB PCIe NVMe TLC SSDs
Card Reader
SD card reader
Audio
Bang & Olfusen dual speakers
DTS:X Ultra support
Networking
Gigabit LAN
Wireless Options
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.0
Realtek Wi-Fi 5 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.0
I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 Type C with DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB 3.0 Type A with Sleep + Charge
2 x USB 3.0 Type A
1 x RJ45 LAN port
1 x headphone / mic combo port
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2.0a
Camera
HD camera with dual-array digital mic
IR thermal sensor
Keyboard Options
1-zone dragon red backlit keyboard
4-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Touchpad
HP Imagepad Touchpad
Battery Options
6-cell Li-Po, 70.9 Wh
3-cell Li-Po, 52.5 Wh
Charger
150 / 200 watt charger
Dimensions
357.96 mm wide
239.7 mm deep
22.5 mm thick
Weight
2.37 kg
2021 HP OMEN 15 : Price + Availability
The new HP OMEN 15 gaming laptop has a starting price of RM 3,899 (about US$965 / £684 / A$1,220 / S$1,272).
It comes with 2-years of Accidental Protection Damage warranty, and is available from the HP Online Store in Malaysia right now.
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The Dell G5 15 5500 comes in a no-frills brown cardboard box. Inside, all you will find are these items :
Dell G5 15 5500 laptop
240 watt charger + cable
Dell G5 Quick User Guide
Safety and Regulatory Information
Dell G5 15 5500 : Hands-On Experience!
The Dell G5 15 5500 is designed to offer RTX gaming, at an affordable price point. So the first thing you will notice its thick plastic chassis and heft.
This is no thin and light laptop, not at 31 mm thick and a weight of 2.65 kg… and that’s not even counting the large and heavy 240 watt charger!
Performance
Our review model was powered by the Intel Core i7-10750H, a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a clock speed that goes up to 5 GHz.
It’s paired with 16 GB of DDR4 memory, and the the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. More than powerful enough to handle any game you throw at it.
144 Hz Display
The Dell G5 15 5500 comes with a 15.6-inch TN display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a 144 Hz refresh rate.
Thankfully, it’s paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, which should have no problem driving the high refresh rate for most games.
Storage
The Dell G5 15 5500 is spacious enough to support both a M.2 socket (for a PCIe SSD), as well as a 2.5-inch drive bay (for a hard disk drive).
Our review sample came with the 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD from SK hynix. Dell also offers a 512 GB Intel Optane storage option in some countries.
This is more than enough storage for a gaming laptop, but if you need more, there is a 1 TB SSD option, as well as a 2 TB hard disk drive option.
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Dell G5 15 5500 : A Closer Look!
Available Ports
One advantage of not going thin and light is the additional ports. On the left side, you will find these ports (from left to right) :
its barrel power port,
a Mini DisplayPort 1.4b port,
a HDMI 2.0 port,
a USB 3.2 Gen 1 PowerShare port,
an RJ45 LAN port, and
a Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C) port.
On the right side, you will find the following (from left to right) :
an SD card reader, which supports SD, SDHX and SDXC cards,
a 3.5 mm earphone + microphone jack,
two USB 2.0 Type A ports, and
a wedge-shaped security lock slot
Keyboard + Touchpad
Thanks to its larger form factor, Dell could fit a full keyboard with a numeric keypad, and a horizontal key pitch of 18.7 mm.
The keyboard is backlit in blue by default, with WASD key highlights. But it can be programmed to support any RGB combination, in up to 4 zones.
It has a pretty small touchpad – just 105 x 65 mm, and it’s offset to the left, which makes it a little awkward to use, unless you are left-handed.
But this isn’t a big problem. This is a gaming laptop, and you will definitely be using a mouse.
RGB Lighting
Complementing the RGB keyboard lighting is an RGB LED light strip along the front edge. This is arguably the Dell team’s only concession towards pointless gaming bling.
Some gamers will argue that it will give a more immersive gaming feel. Whatever rocks your boat, my friend.
Fingerprint Sensor
Dell offers an optional fingerprint sensor integrated directly into the power button, right above the keyboard. There is no IR camera option for face recognition.
We highly recommend adding this feature, as it allows for convenient logging in and greater security especially in public – there’s no need to type in your password.
Webcam + Microphones
The Dell G5 15 5500 comes with a basic webcam, capable of recording 720p video. As well as two microphones – one on each side of the webcam.
This is hardly the ideal setup for video streaming, but it is perfectly adequate for gamers who just need to use it for video chats.
Note that it doesn’t come with a privacy cover, only a status light to let you know when the webcam is activated.
Speakers
The Dell G5 15 5500 comes with two side-firing speakers with a 2 watt output.
Powered by the Realtek ALC3254 with an integrated amplifier, they are loud and offer pretty decent sound quality.
Killer Connectivity
Our premium model comes with a Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN connectivity. Otherwise, you will receive Realtek Gigabit LAN, which isn’t bad at all.
Wireless connectivity is provided through Killer 1650i, which offers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
The basic models though come with Qualcomm DW 1820, which offers Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, as well as Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity.
Dell G5 15 5500 : Surface Temperatures
An important criteria that many potential buyers forget to check for in a gaming laptop is “how hot does it get?”
What’s the use of buying a powerful gaming laptop if it literally burns your hands while you game?
Take a look at the surface temperatures of the Dell G5 15 5500, with an ambient temperature of 29.8°C.
As you can see, the G5 15 5500 can get pretty toasty, with the temperature of the keyboard reaching a peak of just under 52°C.
On the underside, it peached a peak of 54.3°C in the middle. It is definitely not advisable to game with it on your lap!
We highly recommend you pair the Dell G5 15 5500 with a good laptop cooler, or play in an air-conditioned room. That will greatly reduce its contact temperature, and allow for hours of comfortable gaming.
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This is high-powered 45 watt processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, and a 2.6 GHz clock speed that ramps up to 5 GHz during intensive tasks.
The processor has Intel UHD Graphics built-in, but switches to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory) for gaming and more strenuous graphics work.
Our review sample came with 16 GB of DDR4-2933 memory, and a 512 GB SK hynix PCIe SSD. Keeping all that powered is a large 68 Whr lithium-ion battery.
That means it will not only easily handle games at the display’s native 1080p resolution, it can deliver higher frame rates to take advantage of the higher Hz refresh rates it supports.
Gaming Performance : 3DMark Time Spy Extreme
We also ran a Time Spy Extreme test for those who are thinking of hooking up this laptop to an external display.
Performing between the desktop Radeon RX 5500 XT, and the desktop GeForce RTX 2060, it can handle 1440p gaming, but at roughly half the frame rate.
Gaming Performance : Strange Brigade @ 1080p
Strange Brigade is a third-person shooter game released in August 2018. We tested it at 1080p using the Vulkan API at Ultra High settings.
As you can see, the Dell G5 15 5500 has no problem exceeding 144 fps at times, with an average frame rate of 101 fps.
Gaming Performance : The Division 2 @ 1080p
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is a newer third-person shooter game released in March 2019, with much higher graphics requirements.
Even at the Extreme graphics settings, Dell G5 15 5500 was able to deliver an average frame rate of 59 fps.
We locked the display’s brightness at 50%, and ran PCMark 10’s Modern Office and Gaming tests until it powered off.
The Dell G5 15 5500 lasted about 5.5 hours running Modern Office applications, but only about 77 minutes while gaming.
You can only game on-the-go for a short time. Realistically, it should be plugged in when you game.
Battery : Recharging Speed
Dell quotes a 4 hour recharging time using the massive 240 watt charger, when the laptop is completely powered off.
We are glad to report that its real-world recharging speed is much, MUCH faster. To test it in a real world setting, we started charging at 10% with the display brightness set to 50% :
25% : 21.5 minutes
33% : 26.5 minutes
40% : 35 minutes
50% : 46 minutes
60% : 57.5 minutes
75% : 75 minutes
90% : 91.5 minutes
100% : 148 minutes
It charges really fast to about 90%, taking only just over 1.5 hours. However, the last 10% took much longer – an addition 56.5 minutes!
This gives it a battery life : recharging time ratio of 2.3:1 for office work. As a rule of thumb, you will need to recharge its battery about 26.5 minutes for every hour of battery life.
Dell G5 15 5500 : Verdict + Award
The Dell G5 15 5500 does a good job of focusing on what’s important for gamers, wasting little on pointless aesthetic bling.
Its powerful 45-watt Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics will have no problem driving its Full HD display beyond 60 Hz, no matter what game you play.
It also comes with fast networking capabilities – Killer E2500 offering Gigabit LAN, and Killer AX1650i offering Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
And we love its large number of ports – three USB Type A ports, one USB Type C port, as well as an SD card reader and both HDMI and miniDP ports.
Powering all that is a large 68 Wh battery, but here’s a reality check – you can’t really game on-the-go for more than an hour or so. All that performance comes at a price – battery life.
Realistically, the Dell G5 15 5500 should be plugged into a wall socket whenever you game.
It is also a chunky and heavy laptop, no thanks to its large battery and the much higher cooling requirements for its powerful components.
But if all you want is an affordable gaming laptop that offers powerful gaming performance and a 144 Hz display, it’s hard to beat what Dell G5 15 5500 offers.
And here is what Dell offers over other gaming laptop brands – 2 years of premium on-site service!
Whatever happens to your G5 15 5500, just call Dell Support and they will either remotely solve the problem or send a technician to wherever you are to fix it.
That’s why we have no qualms awarding it our Reviewer’s Choice Award!
Dell G5 15 5500 : Where To Buy?
The Dell G5 15 5500 is available in the Interstellar Dark Cover colour, with a starting price of RM 4,499 (about US$1,083 / £847 / A$1,486 / S$1,482).
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Take a look at this crypto-mining farm that could make $3.5 million a year using just 900 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptops!
Hundreds Of RTX Laptops Used In Crypto Mining Farms!
Not only gamers are affected by the limited supply of graphics cards in the market. So are cryptominers!
Chinese cryptominers now have to resort to buying up whatever GeForce RTX gaming laptops they can find, literally hundreds of them!
Instead of ASIC miners or GPU mining rigs, they are now powering their cryptomining operations with RTX gaming laptops!
We earlier highlighted the new trend of using RTX gaming laptops to mine cryptocurrency. It looks as this is more extensive that we first thought.
A Weibo blogger called 神鱼BTCer just shared even more pictures of RTX laptop-based mining operations, big and small.
Many appear to be pretty ghetto, placing the laptops in a kind of “tent mode” for better cooling, wherever there’s space – on tables, chairs or the floor.
But he also showed a seriously big crypto-mining farm being built using these GeForce RTX 30-series gaming laptops.
He even shared a short clip (part of the video we posted above), showing the cryptocurrency mining farm partially operational, with more being set-up.
There are 10 laptops per shelf, with each shelving unit capable of accommodating 60 laptops.
While not particularly large, this cryptocurrency mining farm has at least 15 visible shelving units, so that’s a total of 900 RTX gaming laptops when it’s fully operational.
Currently, it’s only partially complete, with about 200 or so laptops running, with many boxes of laptops left to open and setup.
How Much Money Can This RTX Laptop Mining Farm Make?
We had earlier shared about how a Bilibili content creator used an RTX 3060 laptop to mine 0.00053009 ETH while she sipped her coffee at Starbucks for 2 hours.
Based on her experience, we can guesstimate that the average GeForce RTX 3060 laptop will be able to produce :
0.000265045 ETH per hour
0.00636108 ETH per day
0.1908324 ETH per month (30 days)
2.3217942 ETH per year
Chinese electricity costs about RMB 0.545 (US$0.084) per kWh. Assuming each laptop uses about 250 watts of power (including whatever external fans they may be using), that works out to about RMB 1,200 or US$186 per year.
As of 11 February 2021, Ethereum is priced at US$1740. So here’s roughly how much this cryptocurrency mining farm would make, at that price :
100 laptops : $385,392 per year
200 laptops : $770,784 per year
300 laptops : $1,156,177 per year
400 laptops : $1,541,569 per year
500 laptops : $1,926,961 per year
600 laptops : $2,312,353 per year
700 laptops : $2,697,745 per year
800 laptops : $3,083,138 per year
900 laptops : $3,468,530 per year
So there you have it – this small cryptocurrency mining operation can potentially make almost US$ 3.5 million in a single year.
But what’s the ROI, you say?
The Chinese OEM, Hasee, offers a GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptop with a starting price of just RMB 6,499 (approximately RM4,089 / US$1,005 / £732 / A$1,309 / S$1,340).
And the video shows that this mining operation is using the same, or similar, Hasee RTX gaming laptops.
Let’s say they paid a 20% scalper’s premium, and purchased all 900 Hasee RTX 3060 laptops for a cool US$1,085,400.
Let’s further round that up to US$1.1 million for miscellaneous costs – shelving units, lights, fans, etc. including US$500 per month for rental.
Based on those assumptions, their net profit for the 900-laptop mining farm would be US$2,368,530 per year, at current prices.
After recovering the cost of the entire mining farm ($1.1 million) in just over 3 months, everything else they make after that is pure profit (after deducting rental and electricity costs), unless they are stealing the electricity!
With such great ROI, you can count on cryptocurrency miners to buy up ALL the GeForce RTX 30 series laptops they can get their hands on!
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BTCer claims they are all “home-based”, but we have no idea whether they are his, or from different cryptocurrency mining operations.
But in a response to a question, he said that the best way to keep them cool is by putting them in a sort of “tent mode”.
This picture shows four stacks of GeForce RTX 3060 laptops made by Chinese OEM Hasee, powered on (you can see the green light).
Hasee offers a GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptop that has a starting price of just RMB 6,499 (approximately RM4,089 / US$1,005 / £732 / A$1,309 / S$1,340).
These twenty Hasee GeForce RTX 30 series gaming laptops would cost just over US$20,000.
This seems like a waste of power – leaving their displays turned on. But leaving the display up would definitely improve cooling.
How Much Money Can RTX 3060 Laptop Mining Rigs Make?
A Bilibili content creator Fish Pond f2pool demonstrated how fast someone with a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop can “mine” cryptocurrency.
She plugged in her GeForce RTX 3060 laptop into a power socket at Starbucks, and mined 0.00053009 ETH over 2 hours while she sipped her coffee.
On 5 February 2021, Ethereum closed at US$1,680.497, so she mined enough during her coffee break to make US$0.89 or RMB 5.76.
Not quite enough to pay for her coffee (about RMB 28), but at least the electricity is FREE!
Based on her experience, we can guesstimate that the average GeForce RTX 3060 laptop will be able to produce :
0.000265045 ETH per hour
0.00636108 ETH per day
0.1908324 ETH per month (30 days)
2.3217942 ETH per year
So that mining rig with 20 Hasee laptops you saw up there could make, at current prices, about :
$8.908 per hour
$213.80 per day
$6,413.87 per month (30 days)
$78,035 per year
Chinese electricity costs about RMB 0.545 (US$0.084) per kWh.
Assuming each laptop uses about 250 watts of power (including whatever external fans he may have), that works out to about US$3,679.20 per year.
So his net profit for the 20-laptop mining rig would be US$74,356 per year, at current prices.
That’s an incredible ROI of 30.8% per month, which means he will recover the cost of the entire rig ($20,100) in just under 3.5 months!
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At CES 2021, NVIDIA announced the coming availability of Ampere-based GeForce RTX 30 series gaming laptops!
Starting 26 January 2021, NVIDIA partner brands like MSI will begin shipping RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 gaming laptops, followed by RTX 3060 gaming laptops from 2 February 2021 onwards.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series mobile GPUs are built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, giving them 2nd Gen Ray Tracing cores and 3rd Gen Tensor Cores.
New Streaming Multiprocessors : Delivering 2X the FP32 performance of NVIDIA Turing, and 30 Shader-TFLOPS of processing power
2nd Gen RT Cores : Delivering 2X the performance of NVIDIA Turing, plus concurrent ray tracing and compute, with 58 RT-TFLOPS of processing power.
3rd Gen Tensor Cores : Up to 2X the performance of NVIDIA Turing, with 238 Tensor-TFLOPS of processing power.
NVIDIA RTX IO : Enables rapid GPU-based loading and game asset decompression, accelerating I/O performance by up to 100X. When used in conjunction with Microsoft DirectStorage API, it offloads the work to the RTX GPU, improving frame rates and enabling near-instantaneous game loading.
GDDR6X Memory : Delivers close to 1 TB/s of memory bandwidth, improving gaming performance.
Custom Samsung 8N Process Technology : Delivers higher transistor density and greater efficiency.
HDMI 2.1 : Delivers single-cable connection to 8K HDR TVs and monitors for ultra-high resolution gaming.
AV1 Decode : First discrete GPUs to support hardware decoding of the new AV1 codec, allowing for up to 8K HDR videos at 50% less bandwidth.
MSI GS66 Stealth GeForce RTX 30 Gaming Laptops
MSI is introducing two GS66 Stealth gaming laptops :
a premium model powered by the Core i9-10980HK processor with GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, and
a more affordable model powered by Core i7-10870H processor with GeForce RTX 3070 graphics.
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2 x SDRAM slots (dual channel)
Up to 32 GB DDR4-2933
Storage Options
Up to 512 GB Intel SSD + 32 GB Intel Optane
Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSD
Up to 2 x 512 GB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSDs (RAID 0)
1 x SD card reader
Networking
10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX-201 (2×2) + Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports
1 x USB Type C (GTX 1650 and 1650 Ti only)
1 x Thunderbolt 3 (all other models)
1 x USB Type A with HP Sleep and Charge
2 x USB Type A
1 x RJ-45
1 x headphone / microphone combo
1 x power port
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2.0a
Keyboard Options
Red backlit with / without numeric keypad
4-zone RGB backlit with / without numeric keypad
Touchpad
HP Imagepad with multi-touch support
Camera + Mic
HD webcam + dual-array digital microphones
Audio
Dual speakers by Bang & Olufsen
HP Audio Boost with DTS:X Ultra support
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They both come with a large 17.3-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, with NVIDIA G-SYNC support for tear-free gaming.
The Core i9 model comes with two 512 GB SSDs in RAID 0, while the Core i7 model comes a 512 GB SSD and a 1 TB HDD.
They both come with Killer AX1650i for fast Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, and Killer E3100G for Gigabit LAN connectivity with Killer DoubleShot Pro capability.
2020 Acer Predator Helios 700 : Specifications
For your convenience, we compare the two 2020 Predator Helios 700 variants in this table :
Specifications
Predator Helios 700
(Intel Core i9)
Predator Helios 700
(Intel Core i7)
Model
PH717-72-944E
PH717-72-76GW
Display
17.3-inch G-SYNC IPS display (144 Hz)
– Full HD resolution
(1920 x 1080)
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Death Stranding is about to launch, and you can get it FREE with GeForce RTX for a Limited Time! Here are the details!
Death Stranding : What Is It?
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.
Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.
Originally released for Sony PlayStation 4, this open-world action game will be released for the Windows platform on 14 July 2020.
Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT, as well as cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series.
Death Stranding : How To Get It FREE With GeForce RTX!
From now until 29 July 2020, you will receive a Steam code for the PC digital download edition of Death Stranding with the purchase of these selected GeForce RTX graphics card, laptop or desktop!
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Let’s dive into its key features and specifications, as well as its starting price and availability!
Dell G7 15 7500 Gaming Laptop : Dominate In Style!
The Dell G7 15 7500 is part of the Dell G Series, which are designed to deliver stylish gaming laptops for entry-level to mainstream gamers.
Thin, Sophisticated Design
The Dell G7 15 7500 gaming laptop features a Mineral Black chassis, with iridescent silver accents, that is just 18.3 mm thin.
You can equip it with a 4-zone RGB keyboard with WASD and chassis lighting, for an unforgettable look and feel.
Ultimate Gaming Experience
The Dell G7 15 7500 gaming laptop comes with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor, with the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and a dual-fan cooling system to keep them cool.
You also have the option of equipping it with dual drives, including M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD options for super-fast boot-ups.
Immersive Display Options
The Dell G7 15 7500 gaming laptop comes with a variety of 15.6-inch display options, starting with a Full HD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate.
You can boost that up to 300 Hz refresh rate, or opt for a 4K OLED display with 400 nits of brightness.
Gaming On-The-Go
The Dell G7 15 7500 starts with a 3-cell 56 WHr quick-charging battery. You can upgrade it to a 6-cell 86 WHr battery for longer gaming-on-the-go.
Dell G7 15 7500 Gaming Laptop : Specifications
Specifications
Dell G7 15 7500
Display Options
FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA display (144 Hz)
FHD (1920 x 1080) WVA display (300 Hz)
4K (3840 x 2160) OLED display (60 Hz)
The Dell G7 15 7500 gaming laptop will be available for sale globally from 29 June 2020, with a starting price of US$1,429.99 / ~£1,160 / ~A$2,097 / ~S$2,014 / ~RM 6,199.
It will be available for sale here in Malaysia from 14 July 2020 onwards, with a starting price of RM 6,499 / ~US$1,520 / ~£1,214 / ~A$2,196 / ~S$2,114 for the following configuration :
15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz 300 nits WVA display
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The 100+ new NVIDIA GeForce laptops that are coming soon will feature new 2nd Gen Max-Q technology, that promises to DOUBLE efficiency over previous designs!
Find out what new Max-Q technologies NVIDIA are introducing in those new laptops!
NVIDIA Max-Q Technology : What Is It?
NVIDIA Max-Q Technology was first introduced at Computex 2017, and based on the NASA term, which refers to “the point at which aerodynamic stress on a vehicle in atmospheric flight is maximized“.
NVIDIA Max-Q uses a similar philosophy to design gaming laptops that are 3X thinner, with up to 3X more performance (compared to the previous-generation NVIDIA Maxwell GPUs).
So what exactly is the NVIDIA Max-Q design, and how does it work? Gaurav Agarwal, NVIDIA Product Marketing Manager, explains it all in this tech briefing.
2nd Gen NVIDIA Max-Q Technology : What’s New?
When NVIDIA announced 100 new laptop designs, including GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER gaming laptops, they also revealed details of the 2nd Gen Max-Q technology.
They basically added a bunch of new Max-Q technologies, which they promise will double efficiency over previous designs :
These are the new Max-Q technologies that will be included in all new 2020 GeForce RTX SUPER, GeForce RTX and GeForce GTX gaming laptops :
Dynamic Boost
Dynamic Boost Intelligently and automatically balances power between the GPU and CPU on a per-frame basis, boosting overall in-game performance.
Dynamic Boost is automatic, adaptive and always working to deliver more performance without increasing system power consumption.
Low-Voltage GDDR6
While not a technology unique to NVIDIA, NVIDIA say that they worked with their memory partners to increase memory efficiency, while delivering high performance with new lower voltage GDDR6 memory.
Advanced Optimus
Advanced Optimus controls which GPU is driving the display and intelligently determines the right GPU for the right workload at the right time, dynamically switching on the fly without needing a system reboot.
NVIDIA claims it will deliver long battery life and immersive, stutter-free gameplay with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.
Next-Generation Regulator Efficiency
The 2nd Gen Max-Q designs will feature next-generation voltage regulators that will help optimise system design, so that the GPU will run more efficiently while delivering higher overall performance.
Deep Learning Super Sampling 2.0
Powered by the Tensor Cores in RTX GPUs, DLSS 2.0 is an improved deep learning neural network that boosts frame rates while generating beautiful, sharp images for games.
NVIDIA claims it will boost a game’s performance headroom while maximizing ray-tracing settings with increased output resolution and extending battery life by up to 20 percent.
2nd Gen NVIDIA Max-Q : Double Efficiency = Double Performance?
When NVIDIA says NVIDIA Max-Q will double efficiency, it is based on two caveats.
They are referring specifically to GRAPHICS performance.
On top of that, the additional efficiency is partly based on DLSS 2.0.
In the ideal scenario where you use a 2nd Gen Max-Q laptop with a game that supports DLSS 2.0, you should see almost a doubling of gaming performance.
Real world performance advantage from the 2nd Gen Max-Q technology will certainly be far, far less than that.
After all, how many games do you know support DLSS? And it will take time for DLSS 2.0 to be introduced.
That said, even a 25%-33% boost in efficiency would offer a nice upgrade over the last generation.
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NVIDIA just unleashed GeForce RTX SUPER gaming laptops, as part of over 100 new designs featuring new Max-Q technologies!
Here is what you need to know about the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER gaming laptops!
Over 100 NVIDIA GeForce Gaming Laptops Unleashed!
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, NVIDIA is introducing over 100 laptop designs from every major OEM out there, offering both GeForce GTX graphics starting at $699, and GeForce RTX graphics starting at $999.
In light of the new trend of working from home, NVIDIA is pushing the tagline – Worker By Day, Warrior By Night.
The new GeForce RTX and GeForce GTX gaming laptops will be available worldwide starting in the week of April 15, with more in May 2020.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER Gaming Laptops Unleashed!
In addition to new GeForce RTX and GeForce GTX gaming laptops, NVIDIA is also introducing new GeForce RTX SUPER gaming laptops for the first time.
With RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX 2070 SUPER options, they promise to deliver up to 25% faster gaming performance than the original GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs. This is what the new line-up looks like :
NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER Gaming Laptop Specifications
The new gaming laptops will be using the same RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX 2070 SUPER GPUs as their desktop brethren, but with slightly different specifications. Check them out in this comparison :
New Max-Q Technologies
NVIDIA is offering these new Max-Q technologies for all new 2020 GeForce RTX SUPER, GeForce RTX and GeForce GTX gaming laptops :
Dynamic Boost – Intelligently and automatically balances power between the GPU and CPU on a per-frame basis, boosting overall in-game performance.
– Dynamic Boost is automatic, adaptiveand always working to deliver more performance without increasing system power consumption.
Low-Voltage GDDR6 – NVIDIA worked with its memory partners to increase memory efficiency while delivering high performance with new lower voltage GDDR6 memory.
Advanced Optimus – A breakthrough display innovation that delivers long battery life and immersive, stutter-free gameplay from NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.
– Advanced Optimus controls which GPU is driving the display and intelligently determines the right GPU for the right workload at the right time, dynamically switching on the fly without needing a system reboot.
Next-Generation Regulator Efficiency – Next-generation voltage regulators help optimise system design so the GPU runs more efficiently while delivering higher overall performance.
Deep Learning Super Sampling 2.0 – Powered by dedicated AI processors on RTX GPUs called Tensor Cores, DLSS 2.0 is an improved deep learning neural network that boosts frame rates while generating beautiful, sharp images for games.
It boosts a game’s performance headroom while maximizing ray-tracing settings with increased output resolution and extending battery life by up to 20 percent.
NVIDIA promises that these new Max-Q technologies will double efficiency over previous designs :
NVIDIA RTX SUPER | RTX | GTX For Laptop Presentation Slides
Here are the complete set of NVIDIA presentation slides for your perusal :
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Level51 just announced three new gaming laptops – the Terra 15 (RTX 2060), the Terra 15 (RTX 2070) and the Terra 15 Lite. Here is our primer on these three gaming laptops from Level51!
Level51 Terra 15 | Terra 15 Lite Gaming Laptops
These 15.6-inch ultra-portable gaming laptops pair a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA graphics options with a high refresh rate display.
144 Hz Display
All three models come with a 15.6-inch IPS display, with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It supports a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, with a 100% sRGB colour gamut.
Their website did not mention G-SYNC support, but we reckon their displays should support NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Intel + NVIDIA
All three models are powered by the Intel Core i7-9750H 6-core processor, paired with three NVIDIA graphics options :
Note that these are all high-performance parts, not the lower-powered Max-Q variants.
Cooling Performance
To keep those high-performance components cool while you game, these gaming laptops feature four heat pipes and two high-speed fans, with four exhaust outlets.
Premium Chassis
All three gaming laptops feature an aluminium chassis with orange accents, and they are surprisingly light – just 1.97 kg for the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Ti variant, and 2.1 kg for the RTX 2070 model.
They are also pretty thin – the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Ti models are just 21.4 mm thick, while the RTX 2070 model is slightly thicker at 24.4 mm.
Level51 Terra 15 | Terra 15 Lite Specifications
We created this table to let you compare the key specifications of all three models at a glance :
Specifications
Terra 15
(RTX 2070)
Terra 15
(RTX 2060)
Terra 15 Lite
Operating System
Windows 10 Home (Trial Edition)
Windows 10 Home (+RM 479)
Windows 10 Professional (+RM 606)
Display
15.6-inch Full HD IPS display
– 1920 x 1080 pixels, 100% sRGB
– 144 Hz refresh rate
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H
Memory
16 GB DDR4-2666
Graphics
GeForce RTX 2070
GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Storage
1 TB NVMe SSD
512 GB NVMe SSD
Connectivity
Intel 9560 AC Wi-FI + BT
Dimensions
361 mm wide
246 mm deep 24.4 mm thick
361 mm wide
246 mm deep 21.4 mm thick
Ryzen 3 4300U
2.1 kg
1.97 kg
Level51 Terra 15 | Terra 15 Lite Price + Availability
All three models are available with immediate effect, with the following starting prices :
Terra 15 Lite : RM 4,615 / ~S$1,529 / ~US$1,133 / ~£868 / ~A$1,651
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Alienware demonstrated their Second Screen concept at CES 2020, as a showcase of what they are dreaming up for the future of PC gaming.
What is the Alienware Second Screen, and how useful can it be? Check it out and tell us what you think!
Alienware Second Screen Concept : First Look!
Alienware Second Screen is not a product or device, but a smartphone app. It is designed to offer you the ability to monitor your gaming laptop or PC using your smartphone as the “second screen”.
Competitive gamers who want the very best from their systems need to keep track on performance stats, just like how runners keep track of their heart rates, and race car drivers keep track of their RPM and oil temperature.
These are available through a separate PC application, which requires a switch to check stats. Even if it offers overlays with live data, that takes up space on the display and detracts from the game.
The Alienware Second Screen app would let you monitor those stats directly on your smartphone.
The Alienware Second Screen concept app currently supports :
Speed monitoring for CPU, GPU and RAM
Temperature monitoring for CPU and GPU
The team plans to add these features in the future :
Lighting controls
Overclocking, thermals, and other quick performance settings
Frames per second monitoring
In-game integrations (e.g. team kill count, maps, inventory)
Alienware Second Screen Concept : Price + Availability
The Alienware and Dell gaming teams are still working on the Second Screen app, so there is no word on both price and availability. Yes, it’s possible that Second Screen won’t be a free app.
That may be surprising because when it’s launched, Alienware Second Screen will support only Alienware and Dell G-Series gaming laptops and desktop PCs.
So tell us what you think about the Alienware Second Screen concept! Useful or meh?
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ILLEGEAR, Malaysia’s top custom gaming system brand, just launched the first concept showroom, with a showcase of their latest gaming laptops and desktops!
Join us for a tour of the ILLEGEAR Concept Showroom, and the full launch coverage, including a showcase of their latest gaming systems!
Who Is ILLEGEAR?
ILLEGEAR was established in 2011 by hardware junkies and hardcore gamers who wanted more than just cookie-cut systems. That’s why they are focused entirely on developing custom-configured gaming desktops and laptops.
They are currently the top custom gaming system brand in Malaysia, with a wide variety of gaming desktops and laptops – all offering a myriad of configuration options.
In this video, ILLEGEAR Managing Director Chin Jiun How explains how they have grown from their humble beginnings to the rationale behind opening the new ILLEGEAR Concept Showroom.
The ILLEGEAR Concept Showroom Tour
The ILLEGEAR Concept Showroom is located at the drop-off point at Oval Damansara, which makes it really convenient for gamers in the Klang Valley.
If you are taking public transportation, we recommend you take the MRT Sungai Buloh (Green) line, and exit at the TTDI Station. It is a 10 minute walk to Oval Damansara.
If you are parking, please note that a Touch’N’Go card is required to park inside Oval Damansara.
The Latest ILLEGEAR Gaming Laptops + Desktops
Sean Lau took the opportunity to share with us their latest ILLEGEAR gaming laptops and desktops.
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Earlier this month, Acer unveiled the Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop, with its unique HyperDrift keyboard.
In this preview, we will share with you its key features, and our hands-on video tour of the Acer Predator Helios 700!
Acer Predator Helios 700 : An Introduction
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 is designed to offer the ultimate gaming experience, with a large 17.3-inch IPS display, and the latest Intel Core i9-9980HK processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.
Its display has a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, with a 144 Hz refresh rate and support for NVIDIA G-SYNC.
It comes with 32 GB DDR4 memory (upgradable to 64 GB), and two 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration. But you can also add a separate HDD for additional storage.
The Predator Helios 700 boasts a unique HyperDrift keyboard that increases airflow by up to 18.9% through the top of the laptop.
The cooling system features two 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans that maximise airflow while minimising noise. Part of it can be seen through the Gorilla Glass panel in the centre.
Pulling out the HyperDrift keyboard also extends a wrist rest, and makes it easier for you to use the keyboard, which incidentally has anti-ghosting capability, and per-key RGB lighting.
The HyperDrift keyboard also improves ergonomics, with a desktop-like feel. In addition, it comes with per-key RGB lighting, anti-ghosting and MagForce WASD keys.
The MagForce keys use analog-like linear switches that trigger actuation on initial press, and increase up to 100% to give players more precise movements in game.
Its large Precision Touchpad is outlined with blue lighting, and features two discrete mouse buttons. Its 17.3-inch IPS display is not only large, it supports a 144 Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
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Acer Predator Helios 700 Specifications
Specifications
Acer Predator Helios 700
Model
PH717-71-92HO
Display
17.3-inch Full HD IPS display
– 1920 x 1080 pixels, 144 Hz, G-SYNC
Processor
Intel Core i9-9980HK (overclockable)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Memory
32 GB DDR4 memory (dual channel)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8 GB GDDR6)
Storage
2 x 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
Audio
Waves MaxxAudio with Acer TrueHarmony Speakers
Connectivity
LAN : Killer E3000 2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi : Killer WiFi 6 AX1650 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
I/O Ports
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C / Thunderbolt 3
Keyboard
HyperDrift Keyboard with MagForce keys
Battery
4-cell Lithium-Ion (4670 mAh)
Power Adaptor
330 W power adaptor
Dimensions
430 mm x 299 mm x 41.7 mm
Weight
4.90 kg
Acer Predator Helios 700 Price + Availability
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 is available as of 4 October 2019, with a recommended retail price of RM 17,999 / ~US$4,299 / ~£3,489 / ~A$ 6,349.
Here are the prices for the Acer Predator Helios 700 in other countries (accurate as of 18 October 2019) :
US : $2,199.99 (i7-9750H, RTX 2070, 16GB + 512 GB)
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The processor and GPU are kept cool by Cooler Boost 5, which features separate heatsinks with 7 heat pipes and two fans, to ensure peak performance even during the most strenuous gaming sessions.
The MSI Alpha 15 has a large 15.6-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. MSI offers high-refresh rate options of 120 Hz, 144 Hz and even 240 Hz, and a tear-free experience through AMD FreeSync.
It also comes with larger speakers with independent sound chambers that are 5X larger than the competition. This, MSI says, will deliver a louder sound with more resonance and clarity. You are covered even if you are using headphones – it supports Hi-Res Audio for the best possible audio quality.
Finally, the Alpha 15 boasts a SteelSeries gaming keyboard with per-key RGB lighting.
MSI Alpha 15 Specifications For Malaysia
MSI is only offering one variant of the Alpha 15 here in Malaysia, and here are its specifications :
LAN : Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi : 802.11 ac
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
Webcam
HD webcam (720p @ 30 fps)
Keyboard
Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard
Audio
2 x 2 watt speakers
I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x SDXC / SD card reader
1 x HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x Microphone in
1 x Headphone out (HiFi / SPDIF)
The AMD Radeon RX 5500M actually use the same AMD Navi GPU as the desktop-class Radeon RX 5500, with 22 Compute Units with 1408 stream processors and a 128-bit memory interface.
The only difference is the mobile GPU has lower clock speeds, and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a nominal TGP of 85 watts.
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The processor and GPU are kept cool by Cooler Boost 5, which features separate heatsinks with 7 heat pipes and two fans, to ensure peak performance even during the most strenuous gaming sessions.
The MSI Alpha 15 has a large 15.6-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. MSI offers high-refresh rate options of 120 Hz, 144 Hz and even 240 Hz, and a tear-free experience through AMD FreeSync.
It also comes with larger speakers with independent sound chambers that are 5X larger than the competition. This, MSI says, will deliver a louder sound with more resonance and clarity. You are covered even if you are using headphones – it supports Hi-Res Audio for the best possible audio quality.
Finally, the Alpha 15 boasts a SteelSeries gaming keyboard with per-key RGB lighting, with a red LED backlit option.
LAN : Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi : 802.11 ac
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
LAN : Killer Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi : 802.11 ac
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
Webcam
HD webcam (720p @ 30 fps)
Keyboard
Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard
Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard Red Backlit Keyboard option
Audio
2 x 2 watt speakers
I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x microSD card reader
1 x HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x Microphone in
1 x Headphone out (HiFi / SPDIF)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x SDXC / SD card reader
1 x HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)
1 x Mini DisplayPort
1 x Microphone in
1 x Headphone out (HiFi / SPDIF)
Battery
6-Cell Li-Ion Battery (51 Whr)
Charging
180 W AC adapter
Dimensions
357.7 mm wide
248 mm deep
27.5 mm thick
Weight
2.3 kg
The AMD Radeon RX 5500M GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 5500M actually use the same AMD Navi GPU as the desktop-class Radeon RX 5500, with 22 Compute Units with 1408 stream processors and a 128-bit memory interface.
The only difference is the mobile GPU has lower clock speeds, and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a nominal TGP of 85 watts.
The MSI Alpha 15 qualifies for the AMD Raise The Game promotion, which gives you a FREE game – either Borderland 3 or Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Promotion Date : Until 31 December 2019, or while stocks last
Redemption Date : Until 30 January 2020
Applicable Regions : North America, EMEA, APJ, Taiwan / Hong Kong, LATAM
Not Valid In These Regions : China, Cuba, North Korea, Syria, Sudan and Iran
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Acer just unveiled the 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop! Here is everything you need to know about the new Predator Helios 700, including its price and key specifications!
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 is designed to offer the ultimate gaming experience, with a large 17.3-inch IPS display, and the latest Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.
It comes with 32 GB DDR4 memory (upgradable to 64 GB), and two 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration. But you can also add a separate HDD for additional storage.
The Predator Helios 700 boasts a unique HyperDrift keyboard that increases airflow by up to 18.9% through the top of the laptop. The cooling system features two 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans that maximise airflow while minimising noise.
The HyperDrift keyboard also improves ergonomics, with a desktop-like feel. In addition, it comes with per-key RGB lighting, anti-ghosting and MagForce WASD keys.
The MagForce keys use analog-like linear switches that trigger actuation on initial press, and increase up to 100% to give players more precise movements in game.
Its large Precision Touchpad is outlined with blue lighting, and features two discrete mouse buttons. Its 17.3-inch IPS display is not only large, it supports a 144 Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 Specifications
Specifications
Acer Predator Helios 700
Model
PH717-71-92HO
Display
17.3-inch Full HD IPS display
– 1920 x 1080 pixels, 144 Hz, G-SYNC
Processor
Intel Core i9-9980HK (overclockable)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Memory
32 GB DDR4 memory (dual channel)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8 GB GDDR6)
Storage
2 x 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
Audio
Waves MaxxAudio with Acer TrueHarmony Speakers
Connectivity
LAN : Killer E3000 2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi : Killer WiFi 6 AX1650 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
I/O Ports
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C / Thunderbolt 3
Keyboard
HyperDrift Keyboard with MagForce keys
Battery
4-cell Lithium-Ion (4670 mAh)
Power Adaptor
330 W power adaptor
Dimensions
430 mm x 299 mm x 41.7 mm
Weight
4.90 kg
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 Price + Availability
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 700 is available as of 4 October 2019, with a recommended retail price of RM 17,999 / ~US$4,299 / ~£3,489 / ~A$ 6,349.
Here are the prices for the Acer Predator Helios 700 in other countries (accurate as of 18 October 2019) :
US : $2,199.99 (i7-9750H, RTX 2070, 16GB + 512 GB)
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Acer just unveiled the 2019 Acer Predator and Nitro gaming laptops!
Here are the full details on all six new Predator and Nitro models, as well as their special launch promotions!
The 2019 Acer Predator + Nitro Gaming Laptops Revealed!
Let’s start with the 2019 Acer Predator and Nitro launch briefing by Jeffrey Lai, Senior Product Manager of Acer Malaysia.
Acer Predator Triton 900
The Acer Predator Triton 900 is built around the unique Ezel Aero Hinge that flips, extends or reclines the 17.3-inch display, for four usage modes :
Display Mode for sharing the screen with friends
Ezel Mode for playing games on the touch screen
Notebook Mode for playing computer games
Stand Mode for using the Triton 900 like a tablet!
It is also a powerhouse, with the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, all kept cool by 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans.
The Triton 900 comes with 16 GB DDR4 memory, and two 512 GB NVMe SSDs in RAID 0. It also comes with a mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting.
The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 300 has a refreshed design, and the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. It is not only thinner, its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display also has thinner bezels.
The new Helios 300 model is also kept cool by 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, which deliver 45% more airflow than regular fans while creating 35% less noise.
The newly-refreshed Acer Nitro 5 series is available with either a 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch Full HD IPS display, with a narrow bezel design.
They can both be equipped with the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and come with two M.2 PCIe SSD slots, two DDR4 memory slots, and dual fans with Acer CoolBoost technology.
The new 2019 Acer Nitro 7 has a new sleek metal chassis that is just under 2 cm thick.
It can be equipped with the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and come with two M.2 PCIe SSD slots, two DDR4 memory slots, and dual fans with Acer CoolBoost technology.
The 2019 Acer Predator + Nitro Price + Availability
All models mentioned here are available at the official Acer online stores, and all Acer authorised resellers with immediate effect. Here are their official prices :
To kick-off the launch of the 2019 Acer Predator and Nitro gaming laptops, Acer is offering these special launch offers at all Acer Concept and Brand Stores, as well as All IT Hypermarket, Harvey Norman, Senheng, SNS Network and Thundermatch Technology, from 26 until 30 June 2019.
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The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 has just been released and it looks every bit like a gaming powerhouse! Here is a primer on the new Legion Y740 gaming laptop!
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop
Once known for their business laptops, Lenovo is certainly focusing heavily on their gaming laptops.
The new 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) comes with either a 15-inch, or 17-inch display, with an optional 144 Hz Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel that supports NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Reviewers have described its performance as “excellent”, with a “competitive price” to boot. They also liked the fact that its chassis is all-aluminium, giving it a stylish looks.
On the other hand, they noted that it has a relatively short battery life of just 5 hours. Gaming sessions on-the-go will be short unless you can hook it up to a power outlet.
A Gaming Powerhouse
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) gaming laptop comes with these key features :
9th Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor
Microsoft Windows Home 10
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
That is everything you need for the most intense gaming sessions!
Some reviewers even claim that this particular Lenovo model is a match for the highly-rated MSI GS75 Stealth.
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Optional Features
Users can choose to add on extra features to the 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US), like :
Dolby Sound Radar
32 GB DDR4-2666 memory
CORSAIR iCue RGB backlit keyboard
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 Price + Availability
The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 (US) gaming laptop has a base price of RM 8,629 / ~$2,083 / ~£1,581 / ~€1,858 with a 15-inch display.
In the US, it retails for $2,299.99 with a 17-inch GSYNC display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 16 GB DDR4 memory and 512 GB NVMe SSD.
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MSI just unveiled the 2019 MSI GE75 Raider and GE63 Raider RGB gaming laptops, and they all boast the latest WiFi 6 wireless connectivity! Here’s a primer on these two new MSI gaming laptops!
The 2019 MSI GE75 Raider
The 2019 MSI GE75 Raider and its large 17.3-inch display is powered by the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / 2070 / 2060 graphics.
In addition to its gaming performance, gamers can also count on its WiFi 6 wireless connectivity to ensure maximum bandwidth and low latency for esports gaming.
However, reviewers have noted that the 2019 MSI GE75 Raider’s battery life is shorter than expected when not plugged in, and its webcam was below par of a laptop with such a price tag.
Well, the higher the price, the higher the expectation right?
The 2019 MSI GE75 Raider Specifications + Price
Model
GE75 Raider (RTX 2080)
GE75 Raider (RTX 2070)
GE75 Raider (RTX 2060)
Processor
9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H + HM370
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Display
17.3″ Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 4-sided thin bezels, IPS gaming display
Storage
1 x M.2 SATA SSD
2 x M.2 SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3 or SATA-SSD Combo
1 x 2.5″ SATA HDD
As the slightly lower price, the 2019 GE63 Raider RGB offers the same gaming performance in a smaller form factor, with a smaller 15.6-inch display.
According to reviewers, the downside to this particular model is that its screen is dim and its battery life quickly drains, especially if the RGB lights are turned on.
The 2019 MSI GE63 Raider RGB Specifications + Price
Model
GE63 Raider (RTX 2080)
GE63 Raider (RTX 2070)
GE63 Raider (RTX 2060)
Processor
9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H + HM370
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Display
15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 4-sided thin bezels, IPS gaming display
Storage
1 x M.2 SATA SSD
1 x M.2 SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3 or SATA-SSD Combo
1 x 2.5″ SATA HDD
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The 2019 MSI GS75 + GS65 Stealth gaming laptops have just been revealed! Here is a primer on these two newversatile gaming laptops!
The 2019 MSI GS75 Stealth
The MSI GS75 Stealth may look slim and portable, but it does not disappoint in terms of performance.
Powered by the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics, gamers can rest assure it will handle even the most intense gaming sessions!
The 2019 MSI GS75 Stealth Specifications + Price
Model
GS75 Stealth (RTX 2080)
GS75 Stealth (RTX 2070)
GS75 Stealth (RTX 2060)
Processor
9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H + HM370
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB with Max-Q Design
Display
17.3″ Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, 4-sided thin bezels, IPS gaming display
Storage
1 x M.2 SATA SSD
2 x M.2 SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3 or SATA-SSD Combo
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NVIDIA today officially unveiled two new GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs for laptops – the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and the GeForce GTX 1650.
In addition, they announced the immediate availability of more than 80 gaming laptops that will feature one of the two GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs!
Here is everything you need to know about the two new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs for laptops!
The Official NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Laptop Briefing
Let’s start with the official tech briefing of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs for laptops.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Laptop Q&A Session
For more information, you can join in on the GeForce GTX 16 Series Laptop Q&A session with NVIDIA.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Mobile GPUs Summarised
There are two models – the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650.
There will be more than 80 gaming laptops available immediately from brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell and Alienware, GIGABYTE, HP, Lenovo, MSI and Samsung.
Models include the Acer Nitro 5, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G, Dell G5, Gigabyte AERO 15, Lenovo Legion Y7000 and MSI GS65.
NVIDIA Turing Architecture
40% more power efficient than Pascal with 50% more instructions per clock
Concurrent execution of floating point and integer operations for greatly improved performance in compute-heavy workloads of modern games
A new unified memory architecture with twice the cache of Pascal
New shading advancements to improve performance, enhance image quality and deliver new levels of geometric complexity
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
100+ FPS in the most popular competitive games
Up to 4X higher performance than GTX 960M
Up to 1.5X higher performance than GTX 1060
Starting at $999
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
60+ FPS in the most popular competitive games
Up to 2.5X higher performance than GTX 950M
Up to 1.7X higher performance than GTX 1050
Starting at $799
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Mobile GPU Specifications
Specifications
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1650
CUDA Cores
1536
1024
Base Clock
1140-1455 MHz
1020-1395 MHz
Boost Clock
1335-1590 MHz
1245-1560 MHz
Total Graphics Power
60-80 W
35-50 W
Graphics Memory
6 GB GDDR6
4 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface
192-bit
128-bit
Memory Speed
12 Gbps
Up to 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB.s
128 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Laptop Availability
Gaming laptops based on either the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1650 will be available for purchase with immediate effect, from April 23, 2019 onwards.
Complete Set Of Presentation Slides
Here is the full set of presentation slides for your perusal!
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Acer just unveiled the 2019 Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop, powered by the latest 9th Gen Intel processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics.
Here’s a quick primer on the latest iteration of the Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop!
The 2019 Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop
The newly-refreshed 2019 Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop is powered by the latest 9th Gen Intel processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with Max-Q Design.
It also comes with up to 32 GB of DDR4-2666 memory, and Killer DoubleShot Pro networking connectivity.
Gamers have a choice of either a 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch Full HD IPS display. Both options support a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a 3 ms overdrive response time.
It also has a new keyboard with distinctive Predator fonts and 4-zone RGB lighting. The WASD keys are highlighted, as well as the arrow keys are hotkeys. The spacebar has also been enlarged.
Like the Predator Helios 700, it has two hotkeys – Turbo to quickly engage overclocking, and PredatorSense to immediately access CPU + GPU temperatures, fan controls, RGB lighting and more.
4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans
The new Predator Helios 300 also comes with an improved cooling system with two 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, five copper heat pipes, and the Acer CoolBoost Technology.
The new 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans have new 0.1 mm fan blades with a serrated edge, winglets along the top and bottom, as well as a curved fin along the inner portion of each blade. Acer claims this increases airflow by up to 45%!
The 2019 Predator Helios 300 Price + Availability
The 2019 Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop will be available in these regions at the following recommended retail prices :
North America in July 2019 : Starting at USD 1,199.99 / ~£ 916 / ~€ 1,060 /~RM 4,933
EMEA in June 2019 : Starting at EUR 1,499 / ~US$ 1,695 / ~£ 1,295 /~RM 6,976
China in May 2019 : Starting at RMB 11,999 / ~US$ 1,788 / ~£ 1,366 / ~€ 1,579 /~RM 7,359
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Acer just unveiled the 2019 Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop, with a unique HyperDrift keyboard!Here’s a quick primer on the latest iteration of the Acer Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop!
The 2019 Predator Helios 700 Adds HyperDrift Keyboard!
The newly-refreshed 2019 Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop has a slew of new CPUs and GPUs to choose from, including the new 9th Gen Intel Core i9 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or RTX 2070.
It also comes with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and Killer DoubleShot Pro wired and Killer Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity.
All that power is convey to the gamer through a large 17-inch Full HD IPS display with 144 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms response time and NVIDIA G-SYNC support.
HyperDrift Keyboard
The most unique thing about the 2019 Predator Helios 700 is the new HyperDrift keyboard. Designed as part of the new Helios 700’s thermal architecture, it slides forward to uncover two additional air intakes for maximum cooling performance.
Sliding the HyperDrift keyboard forward also improves ergonomics – the keyboard is now closer to the gamer. On top of that – its MagForce keys use linear switches that triggers on the initial press, and increase up to 100 percent for more precise control.
It also has two hotkeys – Turbo to quickly engage overclocking, and PredatorSense to immediately access CPU + GPU temperatures, fan controls, RGB lighting and more.
4th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans
The new Predator Helios 700 also comes with an improved cooling system. It not only leverages the HyperDrift keyboard for more airflow, it also comes with two 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, five copper heat pipes, and the Acer CoolBoost Technology.
The new 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans have new 0.1 mm fan blades with a serrated edge, winglets along the top and bottom, as well as a curved fin along the inner portion of each blade. Acer claims this increases airflow by up to 45%!
The 2019 Predator Helios 700 Price + Availability
The 2019 Predator Helios 700 gaming laptop will be available in these regions at the following recommended retail prices :
North America in July 2019 : Starting at USD 2,699.99 / ~£ 2,061 / ~€ 2,387 /~RM 11,105
EMEA in July 2019 : Starting at EUR 2,699 / ~US$ 3,052 / ~£ 2,331 /~RM 12,557
China in June 2019 : Starting at RMB 19,999 / ~US$ 2,981 / ~£ 2,277 / ~€ 2,271 /~RM 12,265
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The 2019 Predator Helios 300 with RTX 2070 Revealed!
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The Dell G7 and G5 series of gaming laptops are getting a refresh! Here’s a look at what the four 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will introduce, and how much they will cost.
The 2019 Dell G7 + G5 Gaming Laptops
The Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops are designed to offer an affordable alternative to the premium Alienware gaming laptops. The 2018 Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop we reviewed was certainly impressive in its own right.
The 17-inch 2019 Dell G7 17 Gaming Laptop
The 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will be upgraded with the latest 8th Generation Intel CFL-H quad– and hexa-core processors, and new NVIDIA graphics. They will also offer optional GSYNC support and 144 Hz display panel
For the first time, the new 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will come with Alienware Command Center pre-installed, and a keyboard with customisable 4-zone RGB backlighting.
The 15-inch 2019 Dell G7 15 Gaming Laptop
Dell is also introducing the 2019 Dell G5 15 Special Edition in the Alpine White colour. It has a clear panel at the bottom, to show off the blue fans of its cooling system!
The 15-inch Dell G5 15 Special Edition
2019 Alienware Command Center
The new 2019 Alienware Command Center that will be pre-loaded into every new Alienware and the 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will include new features like :
GPU overclocking and underclocking
Allow changes to take effect at the system level
CPU, RAM and GPU overclocking will now work together, in conjunction with system temperatures
The 15-inch Dell G5 15 Gaming Laptop
2019 Dell G7 + G5 Price + Availability
In the United States, the 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will be available starting 29 January 2019, with the following starting prices :
Dell G7 17 : $1,380 onwards
Dell G7 15 : $1,099 onwards
Dell G5 15 : $999.99 onwards
Here are some direct purchase links for your convenience :
Here in Malaysia, the 2019 Dell G7 and G5 gaming laptops will be available at the end of February 2019. Their local price is yet unknown. We will update the article, as and when we receive new information from Dell.
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Alienware just revealed the 2019 Alienware m17 gaming laptop – the thinnest and lightest 17-inch gaming laptop they ever created
In this article, we will share with you the official 2019 Alienware m17 tech briefing, as well as its key features, price and availability. Check it out!
The 2019 Alienware m17 Gaming Laptop
Designed for gamers on-the-go who prioritise mobility, the 2019 Alienware m17 is the lightest and thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop they ever made, with a starting weight of just 2.65 kg (5.79 lbs).
The new Alienware m17 gaming laptop is powered by the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors featuring dynamic CPU overclocking with greater thermal headroom from its Cryo-Tech Cooling Technology.
The 2019 Alienware m17 gaming laptop is available from 29 January 2019 onwards in the United States, with a starting price of US$ 1,579.99.
Here in Malaysia, it will be available at the end of February 2019. Its local price is yet unknown. We will update the article, as and when we receive new information from Dell.
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Alienware just revealed the 2019 Area-51m with the new Legend Design – the most powerful and upgradable gaming laptop they ever created.
In this article, we will share with you the official 2019 Alienware Area-51m tech briefing, as well as its key features, price and availability. Check it out!
The 2019 Area-51m with Legend Design From Alienware
The reimagined 2019 Area-51m is Alienware’s most powerful, upgradeable gaming laptop. It is their first and only laptop with an 8-core 9th Gen Intel Core i9 desktop processor, the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, 64 GB of memory, and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet technology.
All that is kept cool using cutting-edge thermal and cooling technology. Alienware promises it will deliver 50% more performance in a 32% smaller form factor than its predecessor. Yet, it still comes with a 17-inch narrow bezel display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.
If that is not enough, its power desktop processor and graphics are upgradeable when newer and better processors and graphics are introduced.
Like the previous generation Area-51m, the new 2019 Area-51m comes with Tobii eye-tracking technology and the latest Alienware Command Center.
Alienware Legend Design
The new Alienware Legend design takes cues from sci-fi culture and early industrial designs.
It features improved AlienFX lighting, ultra-thin screen borders, and a new “three-knuckle hinge” design. The new hinge design reduces overall dimensions, while creating a stronger assembly.
Internally, Alienware laptops with the new Legend design are optimised with cutting-edge thermal and cooling technology to ensure sustained overclocking capability.
2019 Area-51m Price + Availability
The 2019 Area-51m with Legend design will introduce two optional finishes – Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon.
It will be available in the US, starting 29 January 2019, with a starting price of $2,549.
It will arrive in Malaysia, some time at the end of February 2019. Its local price is yet unknown. We will update the article, as and when we receive new information from Dell.
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Earlier this year, Dell revamped their gaming line-up, rebranding it it as the new Dell G-series. But is that all they really did?
Let’s find out in our in-depth review of the Dell G7 15 – their top-of-the-line G-series gaming laptop!
Updated @ 2018-12-27 :Updated the review with additional points and information. Corrected several minor mistakes.
Originally posted @ 2018-10-25
The Dell G Series Gaming Laptops
The Dell G Series is a new family of laptops designed for affordable high-performance gaming. Dell offers three options – the entry-level G3, the mainstream G5 and the top-of-the-line G7.
1 x HDMI 2.0
3 x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen Type-A including 1 with PowerShare
1 x Thunderbolt 3 Port (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with support for 40 Gbps Thunderbolt and DisplayPort)
1 x Noble lock slot
1 x 2-in-1 SD (UHS50) / MMC, RJ-45
1 x Headphone / microphone
Webcam
Widescreen 720p Webcam with Dual Array Digital Microphone
Audio
2 x tuned speakers; audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Keyboard
Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad
Battery
56 Whr, 4-Cell Battery
Power Adaptor
130 Watt Power Adaptor
180 Watt Power Adaptor
(NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q only)
Dimensions
389 mm wide
274.7 mm deep
24.95 mm thick
Weight
2.86 kg
Colour Options
Licorice Black / Alpine White
Warranty
2Yr Premium Support : Onsite Service with Accidental Damage
Dell G7 15 (7588) Price List
The 2018 Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop is available in four (as of October 2018) configurations, although you can customise it too :
All Dell G7 15 gaming laptops come with a free Dell Gaming Backpack 15, and free shipping.
Unboxing The Dell G7 15 (7588)
The 2018 Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop comes in a nondescript brown Dell cardboard box. The two labels on the side are the only clues of what lies inside. Let’s unbox it and see what we find inside!
When you unbox the Dell G7 15 gaming laptop, you will find the following items :
One Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop
One 180 watt AC/DC power adaptor
One power cable with a localised power plug
One set of Dell G7 15 Quick User Guide, and Safety and Regulatory Information leaflet
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Despite its gaming chops and beefed-up cooling system, Dell engineers managed to keep it under an inch thick, and under 3 kg in weight. That’s with a larger 4-cell 56 WHrs battery.
Dell G7 15 Key Features
Now, let’s take a closer look at the key features of the 2018 Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop.
Unlike many gaming laptops, the Dell uses an IPS panel with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. That means better colour and a wider viewing angle, at the expense of a longer response time and higher cost.
It has an anti-glare coating, but lacks a higher refresh rate or anti-tear technologies like NVIDIA G-SYNC or AMD FreeSync. What this means is – your games will look great, but you will have to live with a longer response time, and some tearing in FPS games.
At the top of the display is a wide-angle 720p webcam with a dual-array digital microphone.
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Dual-Tone Colour Scheme
The 2018 Dell D7 15 (7588) comes in two colour options – Alpine White or Licorice Black. The Alpine White colour option is the more interesting of the two, because it is a dual-tone colour scheme. It has a white top and sides, with a black underside.
Licorice Black is a more professional-looking colour option. It’s plain black, like most business laptops, allowing you to game while pretending to work hard at the office… 😉
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More Dell G7 15 Key Features
Keyboard + Touch Pad
The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop comes with a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad. The keys are all back-lit in blue, with the WASD keys specially-highlighted.
It also comes with a rather large touch pad, which is oddly offset to the left. The offset touch pad makes it a bit harder to use, but let’s be frank – no sane gamer would be using the touch pad.
Fingerprint Sensor
The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop has a touch fingerprint sensor built into the power button.
Like current smartphone fingerprint sensors, it is fast and supports all-aspect fingerprint detection, making it really easy to log into Windows, and start gaming!
Connectivity Options
The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop comes with a plethora of connectivity options. On the left side, you will find a Noble lock slot, the power port, an RJ-45 LAN port, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port and an SD card reader.
On the right side, you will find a 3.5 mm audio port, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, a single USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C / Thunderbolt 3 port, and a HDMI 2.0 port.
On the wireless side, it supports dual-band 802.11ac WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
Dual Drive Storage
Our Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop came with dual storage drives – a fast 256 GB Toshiba KSG60ZMV256G NVMe SSD and a 1 TB Seagate ST1000LM035 hard disk drive with a 5,400 RPM spindle speed.
Right out of the box, the SSD drive has 188 GB of available storage, while the hard disk drive has 931 GB of available storage.
Dell offers a smaller 128 GB SSD option, but we highly recommend sticking with the 256 GB SSD because you will run out of space pretty quickly on the 128 GB, and the SSD loads games much faster than the 5400 RPM hard disk drive.
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Dell G7 16 Battery Life
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The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop comes with a 4-cell, 56 WHr lithium-ion battery. It supports quick-charging, allowing you to recharge 25% of its capacity in just 15 minutes.
Our review model came with a larger and more powerful 180 watt charger. The lower-end models that use the GeForce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics come with a 130 watt charger instead.
What’s truly impressive is how long it lasted. When we tested its predecessor, the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming, we only managed to game for 45 minutes. The mobile gaming time has more than double with the 2018 Dell G7 15 – we played for just over 2 hours!
Dell G7 15 Gaming Performance
On Battery
We tested the Dell G7 15 running on battery, and it delivered 2,822 on the 3DMark FireStrike test.
This is not a very good score, but it is the secret of how the Dell G7 15 managed to last 2 hours of gaming.
On Main Power
If you really want the Dell G7 15 to roar, plug it into the main power, and it more than triples its gaming performance. Specifically, it scores 9,916 on the 3DMark FireStrike test – 3.5X higher than on battery power!
Our Verdict
The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop is a refreshing new approach by Dell. Instead of tacking onto the Inspiron line, they rebranded it under the new Dell G line, with a new design.
It now sports a new sleeker design, with beefed-up gaming and cooling performance. Its hexa-core Core i7-8750H processor and GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q graphics is more than fast enough to deliver high frame rates on its full HD display.
Dell also went with an IPS panel, when many gaming laptops opt for TN panels with a high refresh rate and a low response time. This means you will enjoy better colours and a wide viewing angle, which is great if you do more than just game.
The Dell G7 15 checks off many of the standard gaming features – a backlit keyboard, a solid state drive for fast boot-ups and game loads, a pair of decent speakers, and fast wired and wireless connectivity. To top it off – it has a longer-lasting battery – good enough for about 2 hours of gameplay.
Of course, there are tons of other gaming laptops with the same specifications. What’s really impressive though is its affordability. Even this top-of-the-line model costs less than RM 7,000 / ~US$ 1,750. This is a great deal for those who want to enjoy gaming on-the-go, but could not afford a decent gaming laptop.
The Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop is designed to offer an affordable combination of gaming performance, and they didn’t appear to cut too many corners to do it. That’s why we think it deserves our Reviewer’s Choice Award. Congratulations, Dell!
Where To Buy The Dell G7 15 (7588)
The 2018 Dell G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop is available in four (as of October 2018) configurations, although you can customise it too :
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