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CES 2021: Asus launches its ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 Ultrabook and XG Mobile external GPU

Asus threw all of its craziest ideas into the latest 13-inch convertible laptop called Asus Flow X13. It will one of the first to feature a Ryzen 7 5800HS CPU up to the Ryzen 9 5980HS. It will also come equipped with a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, although Asus does not specify if it will be a Max-Q, Max-P, or even Ti variant.

However, it will have a 35 W TDP to suggest that it will be similar to the one found on the Razer Blade Stealth. It will also sport liquid metal cooling, an 8 core, 16 threaded AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS CPU, vapor chamber external graphics, and a 16:10 120 Hz Gorilla Glass touchscreen.

The second characteristic feature of the laptop is its special ROG XG Mobile external GPU dock. The tiny dock measures only 208 x 155 x 29.6 mm and it houses a non-removable mobile GeForce RTX 3080 GPU using vapor chamber cooling and an active fan. Additionally, the dock integrates I/O ports and is able to recharge the laptop simultaneously.

The concept of the Flow X13 and ROG XG Mobile dock is intriguing. Although it will require a proprietary connector meaning that the dock will not work on any laptop other than the Flow X13.

On the other hand, the special connector offers a wider PCIe x8 bandwidth while all current Thunderbolt-based eGPUs are limited to PCIe X4. Asus also claims that Flow X13 users can squeeze more performance out of its external RTX 3080 as compared to Thunderbolt solutions with the same GPU.

The Flow X13 and ROG XG Mobile dock will launch prior to the end of this quarter with prices TBA. The dock will be sold separately and as a package with the laptop.

January 13, 2021

CES 2021: Razor brings improvements to its Blade series

For the CES 2021, Razer brought new improvements to its Blade 15 and Pro 17 gaming laptops. Both the laptops had similar features and were almost identical with minimal differences. But currently, we can say that the models seem to be added with a little difference in their specs.

The biggest change which the manufacturer brought to the series was the inclusion of QHD screens. The screen is a 1440p QHD display with a fast refresh rate and comes with Nvidia’s G-Sync variable refresh rate tech built-in.

The inclusion of a 1440p screen is a huge gain for the company as the gaming laptops always have been sporting 1080p and 4K displays. but now gamers have a new option for the gaming laptop displays.

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For high-end laptops of the series, the manufacturer will equip them with Nvidia’s new RTX 3000-series graphics chips. The Blade 15 Advanced which is the name for the high-end model comes with the RTX 3070 and a QHD screen with G-Sync. The laptop will cost $2,499.

The laptop can also be customized up to a special variant of the RTX 3080 with 16GB of VRAM. The bigger Blade Pro 17 will start at $2,299 and will feature the RTX 3060.

Compare	Razer Blade 15 (base model)	Razer Blade 15 (Advanced model)	Razer Blade Pro 17

Dimensions	19.9 x 235 x 355mm	16.9 x 235 x 355mm	19.9 x 260 x 395mm
Screen options	FHD (120Hz), upgradeable to FHD (144Hz IPS), or QHD (165Hz IPS)	QHD (240Hz IPS), upgradeable to FHD (260Hz IPS), or 4K (60Hz OLED with touch)	QHD (165Hz), upgradeable to FHD (360Hz), or 4K (120Hz, touch)
Storage	256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (upgradeable to 512GB, and supports a second M.2 drive of up to 4TB of total space)	1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (supports a second M.2 drive for a total of up to 4TB)	512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (upgradeable to 1TB, supports a second M.2 drive for up to 4TB of storage)
Memory	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (user replaceable up to 64GB)	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (upgradeable to 32GB, user replaceable up to 64GB)	16GB dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM (upgradeable to 32GB, user replaceable up to 64GB)
Processor	Intel Core i7-10750H (2.6GHz base clock, 5GHz boost)	Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz base clock, 5.1GHz boost)	Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz base clock, 5.1GHz boost)
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3070)	Nvidia RTX 3070 (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3080 with 16GB of VRAM)	Nvidia RTX 3060 (upgradeable to Nvidia’s RTX 3080)
USB-C ports	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)	two (one being a Thunderbolt 3 port with four lanes of PCIe throughput)
USB-C charging	No	Yes (20V charging)	Yes (20V charging)
Battery	65Wh	80Wh
USB Type-A ports	three (3.2 Gen 2)	three (3.2 Gen 2)	three (3.2 Gen 2)
HDMI 2.1 support	Yes	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	No	Yes	Yes
Ethernet port	Yes	No	Yes
Headphone port	Yes	Yes	Yes
Webcam	720p	Windows Hello 720p	Windows Hello 720p
Wi-Fi 6E support	No (Wi-Fi 6)	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	5	5.2	5.2
Starting price	$1,499	$2,499	$2,299

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January 13, 2021

CES 2021: ASUS ROG Strix G15 and G17 launched with AMD Ryzen 5000H CPUs & RTX 30-series GPUs

Among the many Asus laptops in the CES 2021, Asus launched two new AMD-powered gaming laptops in the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of solid-state storage.

the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 have indistinguishable features, as their names suggest, the former comes with a 15.6-inch screen and the latter 17.3-inches, with a refresh rate of 300Hz, which will have to settle for FHD, 1920 x 1080 resolution. The WQHD with 2,560 x 1,080 variant has a refresh rate of 165Hz. Both variants have a 3ms response time.

Options for the CPU on the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Ryzen 7 5800H, Ryzen 5 5600H, and, also, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H. GPU options, on the other hand, are limited, as one only gets to choose between an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3060. Both the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 supports up to 32GB of RAM, along with 2TB of storage via an NVMe SSD.

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Connectivity options in both the notebooks include three USB Type-A (Gen1) ports, one USB Type-C (Gen2) port which can charge the device and output video as well, one HDMI 2.0b port, and a 3.5mm headphone or mic combo jack.

Both notebooks are available with a 90Wh battery which can be charged at up to 100W via a compatible USB PD charger and, the included power adaptor can charge the notebooks at 240W.

However the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 are not that upto the mark versions as compared to that of the more impressive Asus ROG Strix Scar series.

The ROG Strix G15 will be available in sometime, in Q1 2021 from €999 (US$1,215) and the G17 from €1,599 (US$1,945).

January 13, 2021
Gigabyte launches Aorus 17G gaming laptop with up to Core i7-11375H & RTX 3080

CES 2021 has been amazing so far. Gigabyte has come up with a few major announcements. Gigabyte stated they have updated the AERO 15 and AERO 17 models with magnificent displays and new thermal heating. We have another news from Gigabyte and this is about their Aorus 17G gaming laptop.

Next-generation hardware has been equipped inside the Aorus 17G gaming laptop. This is done with the aid of 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. The details regarding the price and availability of this modernised laptop are still not out. We have to probably wait till the 26th of this month to get the full details.

Gigabyte has launched a few gaming laptops under its famous Aorus brand but none of them is as good as Aorus 17G. It is a laptop that has some mind-boggling specs and features. Thus, giving you a complete and perfect gaming experience.

Also read: CES 2021: Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake chipsets based on 10nm process coming in H2 2021

Gigabyte Aorus 17G uses both Intel Core i7-11375H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. Together, these two robust graphic cards help offer you delightful visuals. The experience of gaming grows even further with the help of a huge 17.3-inch screen which comes with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,280 pixels. It comes with a strong refresh rate of 300Hz and you would not find it hard to click 300 fps in games. Just like price and availability, details regarding CPU and GPU will be surfaced at a later date.

Depending on the previous model, we might see the updated Aorus 17G to come with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. Gigabyte already claims that they will offer the best hardware available in the market currently.

Going by this, Aorus 17G might come with a Thunderbolt 4.0 port, a mini-Display Port 1.4, and an assortment of USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports. One feature which will be similar to other Gigabyte Aorus notebooks is its keypad. It will feature a fully-mechanical keyboard. This might contain Omron switches which are rated highly as they can intake 15 million keypresses.

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January 13, 2021

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO will be available directly to consumers from March 2021

AMD has taken their game to the next level and has challenged Intel on all fronts and even winning in some areas. Everyone was expecting AMD to launch their highly anticipated processors at CES 2021 and they haven’t disappointed anyone.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors offer an unmatched feature set to workstation customers with up to 64 cores, 8 channels of memory, RDIMM and LRDIMM support, 128 PCIe® Gen 4 lanes, and AMD PRO security technologies.

Now, there’s another good news for those who always wanted to buy an AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. AMD is going to end their exclusive partnership with Lenovo for the ThinkStation. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper will now be directly available to consumers from March 2021.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors will now be directly available to consumers starting in March 2021!

Boasting up to 64 cores, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, and 8 channels of memory, Threadripper PRO is the world’s fastest workstation processor: https://t.co/MKtJBTJT0A pic.twitter.com/cj1SorEKUY
— AMD Ryzen (@AMDRyzen) January 12, 2021

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro allows users to work with larger datasets due to its expanded memory capacity from 256GB to 2TB. It also allows double the expansion for users who need tons of graphics or networking cards. The memory channels have also been doubled from four to eight along with the PCI-E lanes from 64 to 128.

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Product Specification: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO

Model	Cores/ Threads	Boost/Base Frequency (GHz)	TDP (Watts)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	64C/128T	Up to 4.2 / 2.7 GHz	280
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX	32C/64T	Up to 4.2 / 3.5 GHz	280
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	16C/32T	Up to 4.3 / 3.9 GHz	280
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX	12C/24T	Up to 4.3 / 4.0 GHz	280

AMD’s workstation partners which include Supermicro, ASUS & Gigabyte have also announced their respective WRX80 motherboards which consumers can buy to run their AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro. These WRX80 motherboards are the ultimate workstation solution as they offer large numbers of I/O and connectivity.

The WRX80 motherboards which have been announced till now are:

ASUS WRX80 PRO WS SAGE SE Motherboard
Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 Motherboard
Supermicro SuperO M12SWA-TF WRX80 Motherboard

The pricing of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro has not been revealed yet. It will be sold directly through participating retailers, e-tailers, and system integrators. As we head closer to its availability date of March 2021, we will surely get to know in more details.

January 13, 2021

CES 2021: Outriders and Call of Duty: Warzone are going to receive NVIDIA DLSS and more

At CES 2021 event, NVIDIA has announced some new NVIDIA DLSS titles after the resizable BAR support, GeForce RTX 3060, and Ampere laptop announcements. These include Outriders, Call of Duty: Warzone and People Can Fly’s thirds person looter shooter game.

Lee Singleton (Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios): DLSS is a performance-enhancing game changer!

Eric Lavoie (Executive Producer at Beenox): We were excited to bring NVIDIA DLSS to Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War this year. It was a great addition for our players to increase their game performance on PC and we look forward to bringing this to Warzone.

Edge of Eternity from Studio Midgar will also get NVIDIA DLSS this month, whereas Iron Conflict has already received it.

We have now three games in our hand which have been confirmed to feature both RTX and NVIDIA DLSS. The first one is Medium from Bloober Team. The rest two are F.I.S.T: forged in Shadow Torch and Five Nights AT Freddy’s: Security Breach.

Andrew Dayton (Co-Founder / CEO Steel Wool Studios): The game is a massive leap for the franchise in terms of scale and depth of gameplay. Working closely with the wizards at NVIDIA, the PC version of Security Breach is incorporating many of the cutting edge RTX technologies such as Raytracing, Global Illumination, and DLSS. These technologies ratchet up the immersion and frights!

One more thing is, NVIDIA Reflex latency-lowering technology has been announced to be coming soon to Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege.

John Huelin (Tech Lead 3D, Ubisoft): NVIDIA Reflex is coming to Rainbow Six Siege soon. If you want to reduce system latency and get the best Rainbow Six Siege gaming experience, enable Reflex when it launches.

Ryan Greene (Lead Graphics Engineer, Overwatch): NVIDIA Reflex will optimize input latency in Overwatch, leading to the most responsive gameplay.

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January 13, 2021
Dell announce Alienware m15 R4 gaming laptop release at CES 2021

Dell have announced the successor to their Alienware m15 R3 model at CES 2021, with the new model being aptly named as the Alienware m15 R4. The R4 will be having 10th generation Intel core i7 and core i9 processors as options for consumers.

The new gaming laptop will also have three different RAM variants, with 8GB, 16GB and 32GB DDR4 2933MHz offerings launched.

Dell said that the Alienware m15 R4 uses 66 fan blades each for the CPU and the GPU with the former also getting a vapour chamber for added cooling efficiency. Irrespective of the configuration, Dell has endowed the m15 R4 with a 6-phase VRM design for the CPU and a 12-phase design for the GPU.

#CES2021 | @Dell is refreshing its #Alienwarem15R4 and #Alienwarem17R4 gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs.@Alienware https://t.co/EyuDC7KN08
— News18 Tech2 Gizmos (@News18Tech) January 13, 2021

Display options include a 15.6-inch FHD LCD or a 4K OLED panel. The OLED panel supports HDR500 and sports a 1 ms response time, 400 nits brightness while also offering Tobii eye tracking and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

The R4 comes with three USB Type-A ports, one of which is enabled with the PowerShare technology. The model is expected to weigh somewhere around 2-2.5 kgs.

With NVIDIA’s next generation graphics set to be included, the R4 is building up to be an exciting launch, which will find it’s way towards the markets at the end of this month.

Two colour variants have been released by Dell, with them being called the Dark Side of the Moon and Lunar Light, both with a High Endurance Clear Coat. The Alienware m15 R4 is expected to be priced at around USD 2150.

January 13, 2021
CES 2021: Acer update Helio 300 with NVIDIA-RTX 3080

Acer have released an updated version of the Helio 300 gaming laptop, with the inclusion of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3080 grabbing the headlines with the promise of an even smoother gaming experience. The newly updated model will also feature a Core i7 processor, with 32GB of DDR4 2933MHz RAM coupled with 2TB of SSD storage.

There has been no change to the CPU of the Helio 300, but with the graphics being upgraded to a whole new level, it also now steps up to a 240Hz refresh rate for its FHD IPS display.

This panel is also rated for a 3 millisecond (ms) response time (when its LCD Overdrive mode is on). The newly re-launched Helio 300 also comes with speakers that support DTS:X Ultra Audio and “simulated” 3D Surround Sound that promise to be an upgrade on the previous iteration of the gaming laptop.

The Helio 300 will continue to feature the 4th Generation Aeroblade cooling technology that the model previously came with as well. The laptop comes with a 4-Zone RGB keyboard loaded with keycaps for the W,A,S & D keys to the delight of the gaming community.

Moreover, the keyboard also sports an instant overclocking “Turbo” mode alongside a PredatorSense™ key to open the utility app on the computer. Acer also claims to have reduced latency with Killer’s E26001 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i and Control Center 2.0.

The new Helio 300 is set to be priced at €1499 (~US$1819) and will be available in March 2021.

January 13, 2021
CES 2021: Lenovo launches new Legion H200 and Legion H600 gaming headsets

Lenovo Legion H200 and Legion H600 are Lenovo’s latest entry-level gaming headsets launched at CES 2021. They will both be available for purchase in April 2021 and cost US$49.99 and US$99.99, respectively.

The Legion H200 is a wired headset. It is entry-level and offers similar functionality to other budget-friendly gaming headsets. It sports a pair of 50mm Neodymium drivers with the frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz.

It features a fold-away Electret Condenser Microphone stalk which can cancel some ambient noise to a certain degree and be muted by a single flip. It also has an adjustable headband and a sleek design. Lenovo has indicated that the breathable cloth ear cups on the H200 are adjustable too. They can rotate and mould to the user’s ears. They are made of memory foam.

The Legion H600 Wireless Gaming Headset features tournament-grade audio and boasts a premium 2.4 GHz lossless wireless receiver with a receiving distance of up to 12m and a latency of less than 35ms.

It also has the same 50mm drivers, memory foam ear cups and noise-cancelling microphone as the H200. It can connect to a compatible device wirelessly with the help of the included USB connector. The headphones can also function in wired mode using the 3.5mm adaptor.

The H600 is carefully tuned for optimal clamping force and angle, which stretches and retracts to fit the head properly and can remain flat around the neck. Its battery can be charged by a USB Type C port, which Lenovo claims to last for up to 20 hours at a stretch. It is also Qi-enabled, allowing it to take advantage of the Lenovo S600 Gaming Dock’s wireless charging facility.

January 13, 2021
CES 2021: Gigabyte updates their AERO 15 and AERO 17 versions with improved displays and RTX 3000 GPUs

Gigabyte has released a new notification which talks about the updates brought in Aero 15 and Aero 17 laptops. The three major improvements can be seen in the next-gen Nvidia GPUs, displays and thermal management. The update AERO series might still come with Thunderbolt 3 connectors. They provide up to 100 W for charging notebooks. Thus, we can expect the absence of 11th gen Tiger Lake-H CPUs options.

The AERO 15 OLED model is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified. Also, this model covers 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The OLED displays are with Xrite Pantone colour management, which has been seen for the first time in the world.

AERO 15.6-inch version laptops come with either the new 4K OLED or the FHD IPS panel. This panel offers a very high refresh rate. On the other hand, AERO 17.3-inch laptops, come with 4K HDR and FHD IPS screens.

Also read: CES 2021: Netgear’s first WiFi 6E router, the Nighthawk RAXE500, unveiled

In processor and GPU, the 4K variants offer you an i9 CPU and up to an RTX 3080 mobile GPU. As compared to them, the FHD models only consist of i7 processors. Another point to note is that AERO 17 FHD can go maximum till RTX 3060 mobile GPU. When we talk about AERO 15 FHD, it can extend itself to an RTX 3070 mobile GPU.

Due to this powerful dGPU, we can expect the product to be very suitable for gaming purposes. Both the AERO versions of the laptop might feature an HDMI 2.1 video output. They will come with DisplayPort 1.4. These are additional to the Thunderbolt 3 port and the usual USB-A connectors which will be there already. These models might include a full-size UHS-II SD card reader.

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January 13, 2021