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The Coolest PC Tech From CES 2024 (lifehacker.com)

submitted 9 months ago by alessandro@lemmy.ca to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca

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[–] Malix@sopuli.xyz 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

so... i9 and rtx4000 -series gpu in small box. Surely that's going to throttle because of thermals pretty much instantly?

[–] PenguinTD@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago

in the tech spec, it list 330W power adapter, so it's could be laptop GPU chip not the desktop one.(as desktop 4070 usually recommends 650W psu)

CPU's power usage like this from intel's spec page:

Processor Base Power 45 W
Maximum Turbo Power 115 W
Minimum Assured Power 35 W
Maximum Assured Power 65 W

Desktop 4070 is max about 200W + some transient draw peaking, laptop 4070 is 35 - 115 Watt from what I can find.

[+] helenslunch@feddit.nl 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

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[–] quams69@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I got an alienware x51 r3 nearly ten years ago, and while I will stand by my atx full case every day, there's something to be said about a plug n play gaming pc you can tuck under a tv or toss in your luggage and bring with you places (though now that the deck is out this is a bit irrelevant). There is absolutely a market for these devices outside the traditional pc hobby crowd

Also I upgraded that x51 and it's still my daily driver, with a 1050ti it runs really well. Played ff7 remake at ultrawide 2560 with 60fps

[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Think of them as a PC console replacement. You can have highish end gaming on the couch and living room tv instead of at the desk you might work from home at all day. The size of a full tower can be a real sticking point for integration into living room setups.

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[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It seems like it's not a matter of not understanding, you just hate the concept.

The NUC form factor is not something I've gone for myself, but it's not that hard to imagine how it could be appealing to some. What I don't understand is why you would take that preference so personally.

[+] helenslunch@feddit.nl 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

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[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Fine, I'll bite.

But it's not a console, it's a PC.

Yes, it's a PC with the form factor advantages of a console, making it suitable for placement in an entertainment center. So I expect people to use them similarly to a console, with wireless controllers/keyboard&mouse while displaying on their TV, rather than at a desk with a monitor. Perhaps I should have use the Home Theater PC nomenclature instead. Although, HTPC doesn't necessarily include gaming capability.

Why not use a laptop at your desk and move your gaming PC into the living room?

Physical size is a big deal for some people. Having a tower present isn't always agreeable with other household members.

Or use a streaming service like Steam Link?

I do. However, that requires you already having a fully built out gaming rig, not to mention it comes with severe limitations on latency and max resolution/refresh rate. If someone doesn't already have a gaming PC, then these have all the appeal of a pre-built while being as small as a console. Plus,a lot of people don't have ethernet run everywhere and streaming over wifi is not a good experience.

Build an ITX. That's what I did. And I chose a really nice case from the plethora of available options that fits into my living room nicely.

An ITX case is still too big to fit in my entertainment center whereas the nuc would not have that problem. I can only assume the same is true for some other people as well. It's a little odd that someone who went through extra trouble to go for an ITX form factor wouldn't understand why an even more compact solution has value.

...where did you get that idea?

Because you are arguing from a foregone conclusion that someone who wants one is wrong. You aren't trying to understand, you are trying to win the argument. Your responses read a lot like a troll. If that's not your intention, then I suggest you look at your first response from the perspective of an outside observer and see if it comes off as hostile.

It sounds like you may have purchased one of these things and are personally offended that someone would question that decision.

I have a full tower at my desk, and use a steam link/ps5 for the TV. I don't have to use one to appreciate why others would find the option appealing.

I did pick a NUC for an HMI once. I don't think that made me particularly biased though.