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2021 HP OMEN 15 (Valkyrie) Gaming Laptop Preview!

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 :

Specifications 2021 HP OMEN 15
Display 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Display Options 144 Hz, 300 nits, 72% NTSC
144 Hz, 250 nits, 45% NTSC
60 Hz, 250 nits, 45% NTSC
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
CPU Options AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
Memory Options Up to 16 GB DDR4-3200
GPU Options NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Storage 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.

Here are purchase options in other countries :

 

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2020 HP OMEN 15 Gaming Laptop : What You Need To Know!

The new 2020 HP OMEN 15 offers better gaming performance, and a 15.6-inch display with a phenomenal 300 Hz refresh rate!

Here is what you need to know about the latest OMEN gaming laptop from HP!

 

2020 HP OMEN 15 : What You Need To Know!

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop, built around the 10th Gen Intel processor, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q GPU.

It features a new redesigned chassis, with a smaller footprint over the last generation, and a new OMEN diamond logo in a blue to green gradient.

Gaming Performance

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 comes with two 10th Gen Intel processor options :

  • Core i7-10750H – a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 12 MB L3 cache
  • Core i5-10300H – a 4-core, 8-thread processor with an 8 MB L3 cache

Graphics-wise, you have a lot more options to choose from, albeit all NVIDIA GPUs :

OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 comes with the industry’s first IR thermopile sensor optimise cooling performance and reduce noise levels.

And its OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology features enlarged vent openings and up to a 12 V fan with three-sided venting for five-way airflow!

15.6-inch Display With 4K or 300 Hz Options!

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 has a 15.6-inch display, with different panel options to suit your requirements.

Those who want to work and game on the OMEN 15 can opt for the 4K AMOLED display, with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and HDR 400 support.

HP Fast Charge

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 comes with either a 3-cell or a 6-cell battery, which supports HP Fast Charge.

If you are in need of a fast charge, just power it down and you can go from 0% to 50% in just 45 minutes!

RGB vs Red Backlit Keyboard

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 comes with a full-sized keyboard, with 26-key rollover, and anti-ghosting technology.

You can opt for either a simple dragon red backlight, or a 4-zone RGB backlight, to complement its shadow black keys.

 

2020 HP OMEN 15 : Specifications + Options

Specifications 2020 HP OMEN 15
OS Options Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home
CPU Options Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel Core i5-10300H
Chipset Intel HM470
Display Size 15.6-inch
Display Options 4K AMOLED display, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, HDR400
4K IPS display, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 120 Hz
FHD IPS display, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, 300 Hz
FHD IPS display, 300 nits, 72% NTSC, 144 Hz
FHD IPS display, 300 nits, 72% NTSC
FHD IPS display, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, 144 Hz
FHD IPS display, 250 nits, 45% NTSC
GPU Options Intel UHD Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX GTX 1650
Memory Options 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
Battery Options 6-cell, 70.29 Wh Li-polymer battery
3-cell, 52.5 Wh Li-polymer battery
Power Adaptor 200 W power adaptor
150 W power adaptor
Dimensions 357.96 mm wide
239.7 mm deep
22.5 mm thick
Weight From 2.36 kg

 

2020 HP OMEN 15 : Price + Availability

The 2020 HP OMEN 15 is available with immediate effect, with a starting price of RM4,439 – approximately US$1,089 / £816 / A$1,469 / S$1,459.

Here are some online purchase options :

 

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2020 HP ENVY Laptops : Be The Envy Of Creators Wherever You Go!

The new 2020 HP ENVY 13 and ENVY 15 laptops are each designed for a different purpose, but with a single mission – to help you bring your ideas to life no matter where you are.

Find out how the 2020 HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 15 laptops differ, and which is the best option for you!

 

HP ENVY 13 (2020) Laptop

Powerful and yet light and compact, the new HP ENVY 13 laptop is designed for creators on-the-go. Its long-lasting battery ensures you can work for a full day and then some, without worrying about running out of power.

And should you be on-the-road longer than expected, the HP Fast Charge feature lets you recharge 50% of its battery in just 30 minutes, so you can get right back to creating your content, after a short break!

Being light and compact, the new ENVY 13 is great for creators who need the flexibility to work wherever they are. But it does not compromise quality for mobility.

Despite weighing just 1.3 kg, the HP ENVY 13 provides the performance you need for designing and editing work, with its NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics and 10th Gen Intel Core processor.

When your workspace can be anywhere from your home to a busy café or a shooting location, security and privacy becomes a real concern. Thankfully, the new ENVY 13 comes with built-in security features like a physical camera shutter, and a microphone mute button, as well as a fingerprint reader.

When out and about, you can enjoy accurate, cinematic audio thanks to its dual speakers with HP Audio Boost, that have been custom-tuned by Bang & Olufsen.

On top of all that, the new ENVY 13 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 worth RM529 for FREE, you can get straight to creating on your new laptop.

And you never have to worry about where you create your content, thanks to its 2-year Accidental Damage Protection coverage!

 

HP ENVY 15 (2020) Laptop

The HP ENVY 15 is not just a larger version of the ENVY 13. It is designed to be a content creation workhorse, with serious gaming chops.

It can be equipped with the latest 10th Generation Intel Core processors and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory.

To ensure the best possible performance while designing and editing high-resolution videos, or during strenuous gaming sessions, its CPU and GPU are kept cool by HP’s custom vapour chamber cooling, with dual 12V high-performance fans and an IR thermal sensor.

They all work together to keep the CPU and GPU cool, delivering 33% more processing power during intense workloads.

Its 15.6-inch touch display also offers a better experience while working on your creative project, with greater colour accuracy thanks to its Full High Definition micro-edge display with WLED backlight, IPS technology, 100% sRGB, and anti-glare coating.

Your creative journey is also enhanced by its two built-in speakers, which are not only custom-tuned by Bang & Olufsen, but also feature HP Audio Boost for a cinematic experience.

To keep your creations under wraps until you are ready to share it with the world, the new HP ENVY 15 comes with built-in security features, such as a fingerprint reader, physical camera shutter, and a dedicated microphone mute button, which are all easily accessible from the keyboard.

Just like the smaller ENVY 13, the new ENVY 15 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 worth RM529 for FREE, as well as 2 years of Accidental Damage Protection coverage!

 

HP ENVY 13 vs HP ENVY 15 : Which Should You Choose?

The HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 15 are not just different in their sizes – they are actually very different laptops.

The HP ENVY 13 is most suited for those who want the ability to create content for ultra-long hours on-the-go.

The HP ENVY 15 is best for those who want a powerful GPU for intense content creation or gaming no matter where they are.

To make it easier for you, this table gives you a quick comparison of their key advantages :

Why Buy The ENVY 13? Why Buy The ENVY 15?
Performance
– Latest Intel 10th Gen processors
– Intel Iris Plus Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce MX350
– Up to 19.5 hours battery life
– HP Fast Charge: Up to 50% in 30 mins
Performance
– Latest Intel 10th Gen processors
– Vapour Chamber Cooling with dual 12V fans
– Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
– Up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory
– Up to 16.5 hours battery life
– HP Fast Charge : Up to 50% in 45 mins
Design
– 13.3-inch micro-edge WLED display
– 88% screen-to-body ratio
Design
– 15.6-inch micro-edge WLED touch display
– 100% sRGB colour gamut
Security
– unhackable physical camera shutter
– microphone mute button on keyboard
– fingerprint reader
Security
– unhackable physical camera shutter
– microphone mute button on keyboard
– fingerprint reader
– virtual private ExpressVPN (30 day trial)
Other Features
– free Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 (worth RM 529)
– 2-year accidental damage protection coverage

But no matter which HP ENVY laptop you choose, it will come with free pre-installed Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 (worth RM 529) as well as 2 Years of Accidental Damage Protection!

Find out more about the new HP ENVY 13 and HP ENVY 15 laptops here.

 

HP Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)

HP Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) is designed to protect your HP ENVY laptop against any accidental damage during your use.

It will cover drops, spills, power surges, including broken parts. Even damaged or broken displays!

Here are some examples of how useful it can be to protect your investment :

  • You accidentally knock your HP ENVY laptop off the desk, and crack its LCD display. The ADP coverage includes a free replacement of the damaged LCD screen!
  • You accidentally spill your drink on the keyboard, causing the laptop to stop operating. It will be repaired for free with ADP coverage!
  • A power surge during a lightning storm damages the laptop. It will be repaired for free with ADP coverage!

 

2020 HP ENVY 13 | HP ENVY 15 : Price + Availability

The 2020 HP ENVY laptops are available with immediate effect, with these starting prices :

  • HP ENVY 13 (2020) : RM 4,399
  • HP ENVY 15 (2020) : RM 5,799

Here are the online purchase options :

 

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Dell XPS Desktop (8940) : Premium Desktop PC!

The Dell XPS Desktop (8940) is a premium desktop PC, designed to offer the most powerful performance with massive expandability options.

Here is everything you need to know about the new Dell XPS Desktop PC!

 

Dell XPS Desktop (8940) : Premium Desktop PC!

Designed for maximum performance with massive expandability options, it comes with the latest 10th Gen Intel processor and both AMD and NVIDIA graphics options.

Latest 10th Gen Intel Processors

Dell offers a variety of 10th Gen Intel processors, from the Core i3-10100 all the way to the Core i9-10900K.

AMD + NVIDIA Graphics Options

You can rely on the built-in Intel UHD Graphics processor graphics, or opt for an AMD Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce graphics upgrade.

Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity

Built into the Dell XPS Desktop is the Killer AX1650i, which offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which is nearly 3X faster than the previous generation WiFi-AC connectivity.

Smaller With The Same Expandability

Despite being smaller than the last generation (19L vs 23.7L), the XPS Desktop 8940 offers the same expansion options – four storage drives, three tool-less backplane slots, etc.

 

Dell XPS Desktop (8940) : Specifications

Here are the specifications and configuration options for the Dell XPS Desktop (8940) :

Specifications Dell XPS Desktop (8940)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Processor Options Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i5-10400
Intel Core i5-10600K
Intel Core i7-10700
Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i9-10900
Intel Core i9-10900K
Memory Options 8 GB DDR4-2666
16 GB DDR4-2666
32 GB DDR4-2666
64 GB DDR4-2666
128 GB DDR4-2666
Graphics Options Intel UHD Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2 GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (4 GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (6 GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (6 GB GDDR6)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB GDDR6)
AMD Radeon RX 5300 (3 GB GDDR6)
AMD Radeon RX 5600 (6 GB GDDR6)
AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB GDDR6)

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB GDDR6)
Storage Options 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA hard disk drive
2 TB 7200 RPM SATA hard disk drive
128 GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
256 GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
512 GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
1 TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
2 TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
Optical Drive (Optional) DVD-RW Drive
Blu-ray Drive
Expansion Slots Up to 2 HDDs
Up to 2 SSDs
3 PCIe slots (x1, x4, x16)
Four DIMM slots (up to 128 GB)
Connectivity Options Dell Wireless 1810 (1×1) 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1
Killer AX1650i (2×2) 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.0
Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio Integrated 5.1 Channel Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Card Reader SD Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Front Ports 1 x USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x Headset jack
1 x SD card slot
Rear Ports 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI 1.4 (Intel UHD Graphics)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Intel UHD Graphics)
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
3 x audio ports (5.1-channel)
Keyboard Dell KB216 Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse Dell MS116 Optical Mouse
PSU Options 360 W PSU
500 W PSU
Dimensions 367 mm high
169 mm wide
308 mm deep
Weight 6.3 kg
Colour Options Mineral White
Night Sky

 

Dell XPS Desktop (8940) : Price + Availability

The Dell XPS Desktop (8940) PC will be available in two colour options – Mineral White or Night Sky.

You can purchase it in the US and Canada effective immediately – 9 July 2020, with a rollout through Europe and Asia in July 2020.

In the US and Canada, it has a starting price of US$649.99 (about £515 / A$934 / S$905 / RM 2,771)

 

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Dell G7 15 7500 Gaming Laptop : What You Need To Know!

The Dell G7 15 7500 boasts the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce graphics, with a 4K OLED display panel.

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)
Processor Options Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Memory Options DDR4-2933 (8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB)
Graphics Options NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (4 GB)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q (8 GB)
Storage Options 128 GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35)
256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40)
512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40)
1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 40)
Connectivity Options 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1
802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0
Gigabit Ethernet (GTX 1650 Ti)
Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet (all other models)
Keyboard Options Spill-resistant keyboard
Backlit, spill-resistant WASD keyboard
4-zone RGB backlit, spill resistant WASD keyboard
Touch Pad Precision touch pad
Camera 720p HD webcam
Audio 2 Tuned Speakers with nahimic 3D audio
1 combo headphone + microphone jack
Dual-Array Digital Microphone
Common Ports 1 x HDMI 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (PowerShare)
1 x Microphone + Headphone Jack
Additional Ports
(GTX 1650 Ti only)
1 x USB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode only
1 x RJ45 LAN
Additional Ports
(All Other Models)
1 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x miniDP
1 x RJ45 LAN
Battery Options 56 WHr, 3-Cell Battery
86 WHr, 6-Cell Battery
AC Adaptor 130 Watt AC Adapter
240 Watt AC Adapter
Dimensions 357.2 mm wide
267.7 mm deep
18.3 mm thick
Weight To be determined

 

Dell G7 15 7500 Gaming Laptop : Price + Availability

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
  • Intel Core i7-10750H 6-core processor
  • 8 GB DDR4-2933 RAM (2 x 4 GB)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB)
  • 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard

 

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER Gaming Laptops Unleashed!

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, adaptive and 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 Terra 15 | Terra 15 Lite Gaming Laptops Revealed!

Level51 just announced three new gaming laptops – the Terra 15 (RTX 2060), the Terra 15 (RTX 2070) and the Terra 15 LiteHere 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 :

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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
  • Terra 15 (RTX 2060) : RM 5,375 / ~S$1,780 / ~US$1,320 / ~£1,011 / ~A$1,923
  • Terra 15 (RTX 2070) : RM 6,274 / ~S$2,078 / ~US$1,541 / ~£1,180 / ~A$2,245

But note that these laptops only come with a trial edition of Windows 10 Home, so you will need to top up RM 479 for a Windows 10 Home licence.

 

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ILLEGEAR Concept Showroom + Latest Products Showcase!

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.

ILLEGEAR Gaming Laptops

ILLEGEAR RAVEN

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS display (60 Hz / 144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i5 / Core i7
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / GeForce GTX 1650
  • 128 GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD
  • Mechanical keyboard with GENESWITCH Blue switches
  • 2.2 kg weight, 25 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 3,039 to RM 3,797

ILLEGEAR RAVEN SE

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS display (60 Hz / 144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i5 / Core i7
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / GeForce GTX 1650
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • RGB keyboard
  • 1.9 kg weight, 20 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 3,039 to RM 3,987

ILLEGEAR RAVEN SE-R

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i5 / Core i7
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • RGB keyboard
  • 1.9 kg weight, 20 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 4,655 to RM 5,034

ILLEGEAR PRODIGY

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • RGB keyboard
  • 1.75 kg weight, 18.5 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 5,034 onwards

ILLEGEAR ROGUE

  • 17.3-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / GeForce RTX 2060
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • RGB keyboard
  • 2.35 kg weight, 27 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 4,465 to RM 5,604

ILLEGEAR LAGUNA SE

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / GeForce RTX 2060 / GeForce RTX 2070
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • RGB keyboard
  • 1.9 kg weight, 21 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 5,035 to RM 6,744

ILLEGEAR ONYX

  • 15.6-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • Mechanical keyboard with GENESWITCH Brown switches
  • 1.95 kg weight, 19.9 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 5,984 to RM 7,028

ILLEGEAR SELENITE

  • 17.3-inch Full IPS 100% sRGB display (144 Hz)
  • 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / GeForce RTX 2070 / GeForce RTX 2080
  • 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 6 TB)
  • Mechanical keyboard with GENESWITCH Brown switches
  • 2.35 kg weight, 25 mm thickness
  • Price range : RM 6,269 to RM 9,498
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ILLEGEAR Gaming Desktops

ILLEGEAR RAIDER

  • AMD Ryzen 3000 or 9th Gen Intel Core processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
  • 128 GB NVMe PCIe SSD + 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD
  • Air Cooling / AIO Water Cooling
  • Price range : RM 3,135 onwards

ILLEGEAR POSEIDON

  • AMD Ryzen 3000 or 9th Gen Intel Core processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
  • 128 GB NVMe PCIe SSD + 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD
  • Air Cooling / AIO Water Cooling / Custom Open Loop Water Cooling
  • Price range : RM 3,515 onwards

ILLEGEAR TROIKA

  • AMD Ryzen 3000 or 9th Gen Intel Core processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
  • 128 GB NVMe PCIe SSD + 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD
  • Air Cooling / Water Cooling
  • Price range : RM 3,420 onwards

ILLEGEAR POSEIDON XE

  • AMD Ryzen 3000 or 9th Gen Intel Core processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
  • 128 GB NVMe PCIe SSD + 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD
  • Air Cooling / AIO Water Cooling / Custom Open Loop Water Cooling
  • Price range : RM 4,940 onwards

 

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The 2019 Acer Predator + Nitro Gaming Laptops Revealed!

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.

Recommended : The 2019 Acer Predator Desktops + Monitors Revealed!

 

The 2019 Acer Predator Helios 300

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.

Recommended : The 2019 Predator Helios 300 with RTX 2070 Revealed!

 

The 2019 Acer Nitro 5 (15.6-inch | 17.3-inch)

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.

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The 2019 Acer Nitro 7

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.

Recommended : The 2019 Predator Helios 700 Adds HyperDrift Keyboard!

 

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 :

  • Acer Predator Triton 900 : RM 15,999 / ~$3,864 / ~£3,044 / ~€3,400
  • 2019 Acer Predator Helios 300 (Core i7) : RM 6,199 / ~$1,497 / ~£1,180 / ~€1,317
  • 2019 Acer Predator Helios 300 (Core i5) : RM 5,399 / ~$1,304 / ~£1,027 / ~€1,147
  • 2019 Acer Nitro 7 (144 Hz display) : RM 4,899 / ~$1,183 / ~£932 / ~€1,041
  • 2019 Acer Nitro 5 (17.3-inch 144 Hz display) : RM 4,899 / ~$1,183 / ~£932 / ~€1,041
  • 2019 Acer Nitro 5 (15.6-inch display) : RM 3,499 / ~$845 / ~£666 / ~€744

 

The 2019 Acer Predator + Nitro Launch Offers

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.

Model SKU SRP Launch Promo / Discount Free Gift
Predator Helios 300 (Core i7) PH315-52-76CQ RM 6,199 FREE VG240Y Gaming Monitor (worth RM 549) Edifier Speakers
Predator Helios 300 (Core i5) PH315-52-54KG RM 5,399 FREE VG240Y Gaming Monitor (worth RM 549) Office 365 /Galea 500 / Cestus 300
Acer Nitro 5 (15.6″) AN515-54-74YP RM 4,399 RM 150 Discount Office 365 /Galea 500 / Cestus 300
Acer Nitro 5 (17.3″) AN517-51-797S RM 4,899 RM 150 Discount Office 365 /Galea 500 / Cestus 300
Acer Nitro 7 (GTX 1650) AN715-51-76YF RM 4,899 RM 150 Discount Office 365 /Galea 500 / Cestus 300
Acer Nitro 7 (GTX 1660 Ti) AN715-51-773J RM 5,199 RM 150 Discount Office 365 /Galea 500 / Cestus 300

 

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The 2019 Lenovo Legion Y740 – A Gaming Work Of Art!

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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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 Series Laptops – Everything You Need To Know!

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

SpecificationsGeForce GTX 1660 TiGeForce GTX 1650
CUDA Cores15361024
Base Clock1140-1455 MHz1020-1395 MHz
Boost Clock1335-1590 MHz1245-1560 MHz
Total Graphics Power60-80 W35-50 W
Graphics Memory6 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed12 GbpsUp to 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwidth288 GB.s128 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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The First 15 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Cards!

Unlike the GeForce RTX series, the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will be built and sold only by NVIDIA partner brands like ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI.

Here is the first slew of fifteen GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics cards, their key features and prices!

 

Specification Comparison

SpecificationsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TiNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
ArchitectureNVIDIA TuringNVIDIA Pascal
GPUNVIDIA TU116NVIDIA GP106
Transistor Count6.6 Billion4.4 Billion
Fabrication Process12 nm FFN16 nm
Die Size284 mm²200 mm²
CUDA Cores15361280
Base Clock1500 MHz1506 MHz
Boost Clock1770 MHz1708 MHz
32-bit FLOPS11 TOPS4.4 TFLOPS
16-bit FLOPS11 TFLOPS4.4 TFLOPS
Texture Units9680
ROPS4848
Texture Fill Rate144.0-169.9 GT/s120.5-136.6 GT/s
Pixel Fill Rate72.0-85.0 GP/s72.3-82.0 GP/s
L1 Cache Size1536 KB480 KB
Graphics Memory6 GB GDDR66 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface192-bit192-bit
Memory Clock3,000 MHz QDR2,000 MHz QDR
Memory Bandwidth288.1 GB/s192 GB/s
TDP120 watts120 watts
Launch Price$279$249
$299 (Founder's Edition)

Recommended : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Tech Briefing + Q&A Session!

 

The First 15 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Cards!

Click on the brands to check out the graphics card models they have released so far :

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If you just want a quick look at what’s available for sale right now, and their prices (accurate as of launch day), here is a list of cards you can buy right now :

United States

  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan OC : $284.99
  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan OC : $309.99
  • ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : $329.99
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Black  : $279.99
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Gaming : $289.99
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : $279.99
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC : $289.99
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus XS : $289.99
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Armor OC : $299.99
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X : $309.99
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : $279.99

United Kingdom

  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan OC : £289.98
  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan OC : £361.05
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Black : £279.99
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Gaming : £299.99
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : £326.57
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC : £332.51
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mini ITX OC : £326.26
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Armor OC : £342.46
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X : £363.25
  • Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX : £323.01
  • PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 OC Edition :  £345.90
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : £279.99

Malaysia

  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan : RM 1,319
  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan : RM 1,479
  • ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : RM 1,599
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : RM 1,319
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce : RM 1,479
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus : RM 1,280
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming : RM 1,490
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : RM 1,249
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMP : RM 1,349

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ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan OC Edition

Model : PH-GTX1660TI-O6G

Key Features

  • Phoenix double-ball bearing fan for double the lifespan
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 1 x DVI port
  • Super Alloy Power II components run 15% faster, and last 2.5X longer

Launch Price : $284.99 | RM 1,319 | £289.98

 

ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan Overclocked Edition

Model : Dual-GTX1660TI-O6G

Key Features

  • Overclocked GDDR6 memory
  • Dual fan cooling for double the airflow with 3x quieter gaming
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 1 x DVI port
  • Super Alloy Power II components run 15% faster, and last 2.5X longer

Launch Price : $309.99 | RM 1,479 | £361.05

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EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Black

Model : 06G-P4-1261-KR

Key Features

  • Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) fans for higher performance with lower noise levels!
  • 1770 MHz boost clock
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1 x DVI

Launch Price : $279.99 | £279.99

 

EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Gaming

Model : 06G-P4-1263-KR

Key Features

  • Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) fans for higher performance with lower noise levels!
  • 1845 MHz boost clock
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1 x DVI

Launch Price : $289.99 | £299.99

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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC

Model : GV-N166TOC-6GD

Key Features

  • Factory Overclocked
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : $279.99 | RM 1,319 | £326.57

 

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC

Model : GV-N166TWF2OC-6GD

Key Features

  • Factory Overclocked
  • Windforce 2X cooling system, with alternate spinning fans
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : $289.99 | RM 1,479 | £332.51

 

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mini ITX OC

Model : GV-N166TIXOC-6GD

Key Features

  • Factory Overclocked
  • Designed for ITX systems
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : £326.26

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MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus XS

Model : GTX 1660 TI Ventus XS 6G OC

Key Features

  • 1750 MHz boost clock
  • Dual fans for better cooling performance
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : $289.99

 

MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Armor OC Edition

Model : GTX 1660 TI Armor 6G OC

Key Features

  • 1750 MHz boost clock
  • Dual fans for better cooling performance
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : $299.99 | £342.46

 

MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X

Model : GTX 1660 TI Gaming X 6G

Key Features

  • 1750 MHz boost clock
  • Dual fans for better cooling performance
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPorts

Launch Price : $309.99 | £363.25

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Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX

Model : GTX1660TI Storm X

Key Features

  • Designed for ITX systems
  • 10 cm Storm X fan
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1 x DVI port

Launch Price : £323.01

 

Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX OC

Model : NE6166TS18J9-161F

Key Features

  • Designed for ITX systems
  • 10 cm Storm X fan
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1 x DVI port

Launch Price : £330.53

 

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 OC Edition

Model : VCG1660T6SFPPB-O

Key Features

  • 1500 MHz base clock, 1815 MHz boost clock
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1 x DVI port

Launch Price : £345.90

 

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Model : ZT-T16610F-10L

Key Features

  • 1770 MHz boost clock
  • Dual fans for better cooling performance
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : $279.99 | £279.99 | RM 1,249

 

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMP

Model : ZT-T16610D-10M

Key Features

  • 1860 MHz boost clock
  • Dual fans for better cooling performance
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 ports + 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 ports

Launch Price : RM 1,349

 

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Tech Briefing + Q&A Session!

NVIDIA just threw a grenade into the mainstream market with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, built around the new TU116 GPU.

In this article, we will share with you the official NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti tech briefing and Q&A session. We will also take a close look at how it differs from the GeForce RTX series and the older GeForce GTX 10 series.

 

The Official NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Tech Briefing

NVIDIA gave us a tech briefing earlier. We created a video of that conference call so you can get briefed on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, just like we did.

 

The Official NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Q&A Session

For more information, here was the Q&A session we had with NVIDIA, right after their tech briefing :

 

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Price + Availability

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will have a starting price of $279 – about $30 or 12% higher than the launch price of the GeForce GTX 1060.

It will be available with immediate effect (22 February 2019) from NVIDIA partners. This time, there will not be any Founders Edition. Here are some direct purchase links for your convenience (prices accurate as of launch day) :

United States

  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan OC : $284.99
  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan OC : $309.99
  • ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : $329.99
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Gaming : $279.99
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC : $279.99
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : $309.99
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : $279.99

United Kingdom

  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XC Gaming : £279.99
  • PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Edition :  £295.95

Malaysia

  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Phoenix Fan : RM 1,319
  • ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual Fan : RM 1,479
  • ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : RM 1,599
  • GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 Ti : RM 1,279
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC : RM 1,319
  • GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce : RM 1,479
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus : RM 1,280
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming : RM 1,490
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Twin Fan : RM 1,249
  • ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMP : RM 1,349
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Specifications

NVIDIA is pitching the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti as a replacement for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, so we compared them both below.

SpecificationsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TiNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
ArchitectureNVIDIA TuringNVIDIA Pascal
GPUNVIDIA TU116NVIDIA GP106
Transistor Count6.6 Billion4.4 Billion
Fabrication Process12 nm FFN16 nm
Die Size284 mm²200 mm²
CUDA Cores15361280
Base Clock1500 MHz1506 MHz
Boost Clock1770 MHz1708 MHz
32-bit FLOPS11 TOPS4.4 TFLOPS
16-bit FLOPS11 TFLOPS4.4 TFLOPS
Texture Units9680
ROPS4848
Texture Fill Rate144.0-169.9 GT/s120.5-136.6 GT/s
Pixel Fill Rate72.0-85.0 GP/s72.3-82.0 GP/s
L1 Cache Size1536 KB480 KB
Graphics Memory6 GB GDDR66 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface192-bit192-bit
Memory Clock3,000 MHz QDR2,000 MHz QDR
Memory Bandwidth288.1 GB/s192 GB/s
TDP120 watts120 watts
Launch Price$279$249
$299 (Founder's Edition)

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NVIDIA TU116

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses a brand new TU116 GPU that is built using the latest NVIDIA Turing microarchitecture.

However, it lacks the Tensor and RT cores that GeForce RTX graphics cards have. This is the reason why NVIDIA pegs It as a GTX, and not RTX.

The NVIDIA TU116 GPU is not a cut-down version of the TU106, but a completely new design with the Tensor cores and RT cores removed. It retains the other advantages of the Turing architecture – Concurrent Floating Point + Integer Operations, a Unified Cache Architecture and Adaptive Shading.

The TU116 basically bridges the old Pascal-based GeForce GTX graphics cards and the new Turing-based GeForce RTX graphics cards. Even though it lacks RT and Tensor cores, its Turing shaders gives it a big performance advantage.

 

GDDR6 Memory

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes with 6 GB of the GDDR6 memory. Coupled with its 192-bit memory interface, it is able to deliver a peak memory bandwidth of 288.1 GB/s. This is 50% more than the memory bandwidth of the GeForce GTX 1060.

 

Power Usage

The NVIDIA TU116 has 6.6 billion transistors – 50% more than the GP106 GPU used in the GeForce GTX 1060. But thanks to its smaller 12 nm FinFet process technology, NVIDIA is able to keep its thermal output and power consumption low.

Like the GeForce GTX 1060, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has a 120 watt TDP, and requires one 8-pin PCIe power connector.

 

Concurrent Floating Point + Integer Operations

This is an important Turing shader technology, because games are increasingly mixing floating point operations with integer instructions. Take, for example, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

For every 100 instructions, there are on average 62 floating point and 32 integer instructions. In earlier NVIDIA GPU architectures, the floating point datapath would idle while integer instructions are running.

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The NVIDIA TU116 features a second, parallel integer execution unit. This allows it to execute integer instructions in parallel with floating point calculations. With an ideal 50-50 mix, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has more than twice the processing power of the GeForce GTX 1060

Of course, in real life, the actual performance boost is lower. According to NVIDIA, this feature alone gives the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti a 50% performance advantage over the GeForce GTX 1060.

Next Page > Unified Cache Architecture + Adaptive Shading

 

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Unified Cache Architecture

The NVIDIA TU116 also features a unified architecture for shared memory, L1 and texture caching. This allows the L1 cache to dynamically adjust its size for optimal performance.

Its L1 cache can grow as large as 64 KB in size, with 32 KB per SM shared memory allocation. Or it can shrink to 32 KB, which would allow 64 KB for shared memory.

In addition, combining the L1 data cache with shared memory cache reduces latency, and increases throughput. In fact, NVIDIA claims its hit throughout is quadrupled compared to Pascal.

NVIDIA showcased Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which they claimed received a 40% performance boost due to the Turing unified cache architecture.

 

Adaptive Shading

The Turing architecture introduced a new shading technology called Variable Rate Shading (VRS)., with two key algorithms – Content Adaptive Sharing and Motion Adaptive Shading.

Irrespective of the algorithm used, the TU116 can adjust the shading rate for different regions of a scene, or even for specific objects. This reduces areas that need to be rendered in full detail, boosting performance.

Motion Adaptive Shading is used to adjust the shading rate based on the amount of motion present in a particular region. In a racing game, the player’s car would be rendered in full detail, while the road, lane markings and street signs could be rendered in lower detail with fewer samples. Since they’re moving rapidly – the human eye won’t perceive a slight reduction in pixel quality.

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Content Adaptive Shading adjusts the shading rate according to spatial and temporal colour coherence across frames. In cases where color or spatial changes are minimal from frame to frame (for example, the sky in a scene, or a wall), the shading rate can be lowered in successive frames to improve performance without any noticeable reduction in image quality.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus was the first game to feature Turing’s Adaptive Shading technology. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti receive a 50% boost in performance over the GeForce GTX 1060 when Adaptive Shading was enabled.

Next Page > Presentation Slides, Full Tech Briefing + Q&A Session

 

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Presentation Slides

Here is the full set of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti presentation slides for your perusal. Click on the slide you want to expand it.

You can also watch these slides in the NVIDIA tech briefing video we created. Below these slides, you will find the complete 40-minute video of the tech briefing, together with the Q&A session.

 

The Complete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Tech Briefing + Q&A Session

For completion sake, here is the 40-minute tech briefing + Q&A session.

 

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