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Zotac launches RTX 3050 Series GPUs, ZBOX Magnus Mini PC

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At CES 2022 Zotac unveiled the all-new ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series and the latest ZBOX MAGNUS Mini PC equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Series

The newest additions to the GeForce RTX 30 Series family powered by the advanced NVIDIA Ampere architecture include the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge OC and 3050 Twin Edge models featuring ZOTAC GAMING’s powerful ICESTORM 2.0 cooling system.

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series features a compact size with just 8.8 inches (224.1mm) in length in a dual-slot configuration. The refined cooling solution consists of a wide aluminium heat sink, paired with copper heat pipes and dual 90mm 11-blade fans to deliver more efficient heat dissipation. The designs also feature a metal backplate for more durability, while advanced features like FREEZE Fan Stop and Active Fan Control enable quieter and smarter cooling.

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series delivers the lowest power draw among the 30 series line-up, while utilising the latest technologies from NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series will be available starting January 27th, 2022.

ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS EN173080C

Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and premium connectivity, MAGNUS EN173080C tackles demanding creative workloads with unmatched speed, enhances productivity and delivers an immersive gaming experience with support for technologies including ray tracing and DLSS.

With the newly introduced NVIDIA Omniverse, the MAGNUS EN Series empowers 3D content creators and digital artists to work across popular creative apps to compose and visualise scenes in real time and collaborate with others in a shared scene and accelerate creative workflows.

The view can be enhanced with a multi-display setup by taking advantage of HDMI and DisplayPort. The Thunderbolt 4 port also enables fast transfers. MAGNUS EN173080C allows convenient customization or upgrades to memory and
storage with tool-less access to SO-DIMM memory slots, Intel Optane Memory, M.2 SSD, and a 2.5 inch HDD/SSD bay for simple expansion.

This Mini PC is available in Barebones or Windows configuration with 16GB DDR4, 512GB M.2 SSD, 1TB 2.5 inch HDD storage and Windows 11 Home pre-installed. For more information, please visit this page.

ASUS ROG releases a brand new 360Hz monitor under its Swift series

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) have announced that their all-new ROG Swift 360Hz monitor, the PG259QNR has also been chosen as the official gaming monitor for the DOTA 2 The International 10 tournament where the world’s best teams will gather in Bucharest, Romania and battle it out until mid-October to win the first-place prize purse of $15 million. This says a lot about the quality of the monitor which we will explore in the section below.

The PG259QNR comes with the NVIDIA G-Sync and Reflex technologies and offers a stunning refresh rate of 360Hz, offering a 50% higher refresh rate over its predecessors. Running games on high settings can lead to frame rate fluctuations, but due to the integrated G-Sync technology, the visuals and the gameplay can be kept smooth and lag-free.

This lauded gaming monitor fosters no motion blur and minimal ghosting in order to allow gamers focus on what’s most important: the in-game action. The pixel response time – which is the time taken for a pixel to transition from one colour to the next – is optimised by the G-Sync Variable Overdrive technology which does so in order for the monitor to deliver best motion clarity at all frame rates.

The PG529QNR delivers extremely low latency and features the NVIDIA Reflex which is the world’s first latency-measurement technology. In this context, the latency referred to is the system latency which determines the length of time it takes for a mouse click to occur in game and be displayed on-screen. Through the Reflex analyser’s ability, gamers can tune in-game settings and get the lowest system latency.

The Swift 360 Hz PG259QNR includes the ROG Desk Mount Kit to help gamers free up desk space. The kit has a C-clamp bracket that fits desks or table tops up to 8 cm thick, and it includes padding to protect the desk surface. Once tightened and locked into place, the final setup is a breeze, with the mounting arm of the monitor slipping right into the bracket.

For more information, please visit the ROG Swift 360Hz PG529QNR’s product page. The pricing for this monitor can be found out through local ASUS representatives.

The new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with Legion Ultimate Support for gamers

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Lenovo’s Legion 5 Pro is a feature-rich laptop which is packed with immense power and the capability to smoothly run top games. The laptop comes with Legion Ultimate Support which is the company’s comprehensive service and support offering designed for gamers. Let’s get right to what the Legion 5 Pro has to offer.

The Legion 5 Pro is powered by the impressive AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor which is built on the new AMD ‘Zen 3’ architecture. It also boasts of the NVIDIA GeFroce RTX 30 series of GPUs which bring 2nd generation ray tracing, 3rd gen AI Tensor cores, and other state-of-the-art features within. Lenovo’s Legion AI Engine further enhances the performance of the laptop as it allows to dynamically shift the power between the CPU and GPU for boosting framerates. Watch the launch video below:

Further, the Legion 5 Pro has the capability of supporting a 140W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 as well and this is because of optimal thermal management introduced through the Legion ColdFront 3.0 which is essentially a quad-channel exhaust system comprising thermal fins, a turbo-charged dual fan design and multiple thermal sensors.

The Legion 5 Pro is equipped with a 16-inch QHD 165Hz IPS display with a response time of up to 3ms. The 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2560 x 1600 the Legion 5 Pro enhances the immersive gaming experience with HDR 400 support, VESA Display, Dolby Vision, and by offering a peak brightness of 500 nits. The display has a 34% increased pixel density and a 100% sRGB color accuracy.

The Legion TrueStrike Keyboard with soft-landing switches also has a 4-zone RGB lighting and a larger touchpad. The Legion 5 Pro is equipped with 3D Nahimic Audio which delivers 360-degree audio and has features like Night Mode with smart volume reduction, and Sound Tracker that “visually points out a sound’s source and direction in a game”. Users can connect two Bluetooth headsets at the same time to play together or share a game’s sound experience.

The Legion 5 Pro also offers ‘Legion Ultimate Support’ which is a one-of-a-kind service with 24×7 tech support through highly-trained and experienced technicians who are gamers themselves. ‘Legion Ultimate Support offers guidance on hardware optimization and software assistance from professional technicians, and also allows customers to learn the tips and tricks for software tuning, hardware optimization and overclocking’, the press release mentions.

The Legion 5 Pro has 2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 inputs, and is upgradable to 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM. The laptop offers 1TB SSD storage capacity which is expandable to 2TB. The 80Wh battery comes with a rapid charge pro feature, and offers a battery-life of 8.1 hours on hybrid mode.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro comes in Storm Grey and is available at INR 1,39,990 (for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB), or at INR 1,59,990 ((for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 32GB). The laptop can be pre-ordered on Amazon.in and Lenovo.com from today onwards. It will soon be available across all offline channels in August 2021.

The Legion Ultimate Support can also be separately purchased at INR 999 for one year, and at INR 1,999 for two years. For more information, please visit this page.

Colorful Launches GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Cards

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Colorful Technology has unveiled the Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards. The line-up consists of the Vulcan, Advanced OC, and NB models. The all-new GeForce

RTX 3070 Ti NB takes a new look with its improved cooling and mightier design. The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti comes packed with premium features including the One-Key Overclock, customisable RGB lighting, and more to cater to different types of power users, gamers, and PC enthusiasts.

Powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers an incredible leap in performance and fidelity with acclaimed features such as ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS performance-boosting AI, NVIDIA Reflex latency-reduction, NVIDIA Broadcast streaming features and additional memory that allows it to speed through the most popular creator applications as well.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vulcan OC-V

Unique to the Vulcan models, the Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vulcan gets the same set of premium features including the signature LCD screen. The LCD screen can be used for status monitoring and personal customization, it can display GPU temperature, GPU load, core clocks, and others. The LCD screen can be flipped 90°, allowing it to remain visible even in vertical graphics card mounting orientation.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vulcan

The iGame GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vulcan packs a triple-fan cooler with a 13-blade cooling fan design and the iGame Vacuum Copper Plated Technics, delivering superb cooling to achieve high and stable overclocks. The graphics card also features Colorful’s One-Key Overclock button at the rear I/O – a straightforward overclocking feature for instant performance boost to 1710MHz in just one push of a button.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Advanced OC-V

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Advanced graphics card is the top-of-the-line model. It also packs a triple-fan cooler in a premium metallic shroud with an “Energy Core” central fan with a sophisticated “Lighting Frozen” lighting effect.

Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Advanced

The Advanced OC model features five 8mm-diameter high-performance heat pipes for aggressive heat dissipation. The graphics card also features Colorful’s One-Key Overclock button at the rear I/O, pushing performance to 1830MHz in just a push of the button.

Colorful GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NB 8G-V

The Colorful GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NB graphics card features a new look with its improved thermal cooling design and RGB lighting while retaining the eye-catching Black+Red Design. The improved cooler packs a triple-fan configuration and sports an aesthetic metallic matte shroud and gaming red accents. The three 90mm cooling fans quickly dissipate heat from the high-performance heat sink with six 6mm-diameter heat pipes with direct touch to the GPU.

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NB features an RGB Colorful logo on the side, perfect for RGB lighting enthusiasts. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NB is a compact triple-fan graphics card measuring 300mm x 104mm x 52.5mm.

Get your dream laptop with MSI ‘Back To School’ Promotion

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MSI has upgraded its gaming portfolio with cutting-edge hardware and the latest innovations to deliver superior power and heat dissipation amongst other features. MSI’s top gaming laptops are also available at attractive discounted rates. Armed with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX30 series GPUs and the most powerful processors in the industry, each of these series offer the best combination of features for every segment of users. 

With their new ‘Back To School’ initiative, MSI is also offering redeemable coupons of up to Rs. 2000 on their latest range of laptops which are powered by the RTX30 series GPUs, and 11th generation laptops for their ‘Prestige’ and ‘Summit’ series. These coupons are redeemable from 1st May, 2021 to 15th September, 2021 with the eligible purchase period ending on 30th August, 2021. Additionally, MSI is offering a variety of special discounts on a large selection of their laptops from the GP Leopard, GL, GF Thin, and the Bravo series– including the latest models. To explore MSI’s ‘Back To School’ initiative, please visit the following link: https://in.msi.com/Promotion/2021-back-to-school/nb  

The promotion is available on the latest collection of laptops which are also briefly described in the remainder of the article but also on the MSI Bravo, Prestige, Modern and the powerful 17-inch GL75 and 15.6-inch GL65 gaming laptops as portrayed through the link above. Pricing shared maybe subject to the seller & the platform approached.

 To stir up desires, MSI has upgraded the GE, GS, GP, and GF series laptops with new features which offer users a cinematic gaming experience, better performance, superior audio, enhanced visuals and control, and powerful streaming capabilities – all into one single machine! 

 The RTX30 series GPUs utilise Motion Blur technology to provide real-time ray tracing capabilities. The image quality is also enhanced through DLSS 2.0 technology which, through complex Deep Learning algorithms, boosts frame rates. 

The Resizable BAR technology enables the CPU to fully utilise the GPU memory (VRAM) unlike in the case of traditional design offering limited access. 

The new line-up of laptops supports Wi-Fi 6E, capable of operating in the 6GHz band. The unique MSI Creator Centre will collaborate with Microsoft Azure Cloud to calculate user scenarios and optimise the system using AI for handling complex engineering tasks. 

MSI GE76 Raider & GE66 Raider – The GE76 Raider, MSI’s flagship offering  – this laptop truly symbolises ‘infinite power’. With a Mystic Light, this laptop is equipped with up to the latest Intel Core i7-10870H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 graphics card and a 32GB DDR4 RAM. It also comes with a Cooler Boost 5 system. This system utilises six heat pipes and two fans to dissipate heat more efficiently. Featuring a large 17.3-inch  thin-bezel display with a stunning refresh rate of 300Hz, the GE76 Raider 10UH also comes with a high-end Dynaudio sound system and a woofer for immersive audio. This laptop costs Rs. 3,24,990. 

However, base models of the GE76 Raider and the GE66 Raider begin from Rs. 229,990 and Rs. 223,990 respectively, housing the 8GB DDR6 RTX 3070 GPU and a 16GB DDR4 RAM. 

MSI GP66 & GP76 Leopard: With a new chassis and the latest Core i7 processors, both these laptops can be equipped with up to GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs. These laptops offer 8K displays that reveal the finest details, making it highly desirable for complex engineering and design projects. Along with Cooler Boost 5 cooling technology, these laptops feature 144Hz refresh rates for smooth gaming. The following image explains the pricing of these models and the base GP65 and GP75 Leopard models: 

MSI GS66 Stealth: Marketed as a ‘perfect camouflage for business professionals who want to conceal their inner gamer,’ the GS66 Stealth features the award-winning ‘Sharper in Core Black premium’ design. With the latest GPUs going up to the GeForce RTX 3080 series, it offers ray tracing and the ability to push beyond 60fps to provide an ultra-smooth gaming experience. With Intel’s latest 8-core processors, the GS66 Stealth also comes with a Cooler Boost Trinity+ system and a 15.6” UHD 300Hz IPS display, which also supports True Color 3.0 standard. 

The MSI GS66 Stealth comes in three variants which are priced from Rs. 1,73,990 as shown in the following table: 

MSI GF75 and 65 Thin series: Designed for gamers ‘and those looking for mainstream options’, these thin, light, and sleek gaming laptops not only feature the GeForce RTX 3060 Series GPUs but also the latest Intel Core i7 processors and 144Hz IPS-level displays in an Aluminium alloy Chassis, and offers an ultra-thin 4.9mm bezel. 

The MSI GF series is characterised by a large number of variants and while the most affordable base model GF63, is available starting from Rs. 83,990 , the GF65’s and the superior GF75’s are priced as per the image below and go up to Rs. 1,34,990. 

MSI Stealth 15M: Claimed to be the world’s thinnest 15-inch gaming laptop, this device comes in Carbon Grey and Pure White colour variants. Measuring only 16mm in thickness and weighing only 1.7kg, the MSI Stealth 15M boasts of the latest 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, a Thunderbolt 4 port, up to 6GB GDDR6 RTX 3060 in GPU-compatible variants, an 8GB DDR4 RAM, and an exceptional 15.6-inch 144Hz display. The MSI Stealth 15M claims to provide a battery life of nine hours. 

The Stealth 15M costs Rs. 1,34,990. 

The latest MSI laptops are sure to stun the gaming world with impressive capabilities and magnificent features.