Tag: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM

  • Colorful CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen Motherboard for Gaming & Workstations

    Colorful CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen Motherboard for Gaming & Workstations

    Colorful has introduced the CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen motherboard, which is compatible with Intel Core processors from the 12th, 13th, and 14th generations. This motherboard is designed for high-performance gaming PCs and professional workstations.

    Colorful CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen Motherboard Specifications

    The Ark Frozen motherboard supports DDR5 memory and is equipped with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSDs. The design, taking inspiration from CVN-class battleships, showcases a titanium gray color scheme that extends from the heat sinks to the PCB finish. It boasts a 14+1+1 digital power phase design with 90A high-spec DrMOS VRMs and tantalum polymer capacitors, making it capable of efficiently handling high-end Intel Core i9 processors.

    This motherboard includes a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. It features a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot that is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 devices, including the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards, and an additional PCIe 4.0×4 slot for add-in devices such as RAID controllers and capture cards.

    High-Capacity Storage and Connectivity

    With its four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, users can set up high-capacity, high-speed storage configurations. The motherboard’s alloy-reinforced memory slots enhance both aesthetics and durability, while its 8-layer PCB with thickened gold-plated contacts ensures stable and rapid data transmission, supporting memory overclocks up to DDR5-7800MHz. The CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen can support up to 48GB of memory modules, with a total capacity reaching 192 GB.

    In terms of connectivity, the motherboard offers 4x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port on the rear I/O. The front panel I/O header also includes a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port that supports 30W PD fast charging.

    The company has not yet confirmed the price and availability of the CVN Z790D5 Ark Frozen motherboard.

  • HP Star Book Pro 13 2024: Ultra-Light 1020g, R7-8840HS Power

    HP Star Book Pro 13 2024: Ultra-Light 1020g, R7-8840HS Power

    HP has introduced the latest 2024 versions of its Star Book Pro 13 and Star Book Pro 16 laptops, now available for purchase in China. The 16-inch model is equipped with Intel's Core Ultra chips, whereas the 13.3-inch variant is powered by AMD's second-generation AI PC processor. For additional details on the 16-inch model, click here.

    HP Star Book Pro 13 2024 key specifications:
    The laptop is driven by the AMD Ryzen R7-8840HS processor, fabricated using TSMC's 4nm process node, and includes integrated Radeon 780M graphics. It utilizes advanced 4nm process technology along with the "Zen 4" architecture and RDNA3 graphics architecture.

    Memory and Storage

    This setup is complemented by 16GB LPDDR5X dual-channel memory, which can reach speeds of up to 6400MHz. Users can choose between a 512GB or 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, with pricing details for various storage and memory configurations provided below. HP claims that the system delivers enhanced video encoding and file compression performance.

    Additionally, AMD's Ryzen AI powers various AI-based features in applications. The NPU of the Ryzen 7-8840HS boasts a total computing power of 16TOPS, 60% higher than its predecessor.

    Build and Display

    The laptop features a magnesium-aluminum alloy body and weighs just 1020g. It sports a 2.5K (2560 x 1600) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The display offers a peak brightness of up to 400 nits, making it suitable for outdoor use. It also supports 100% sRGB color gamut and comes with an AG anti-glare finish.

    According to HP's lab tests, the laptop provides up to 10.75 hours of battery life and includes a 100W PD fast-charging power adapter.

    Ports and Connectivity

    • 2 x Type-C (full-featured)
    • 3.5mm headphone jack
    • 1 x USB-A 10Gbps
    • 1 x USB-A 5Gbps
    • HDMI2.1 (TMDS)

    The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.

    Pricing

    • R5 8640U + 16GB RAM + 512GB storage space: 5299 yuan (~$733)
    • R7 8840U + 16GB RAM + 512GB storage space: 5599 yuan (~$775)
    • R7 8840HS + 16GB RAM + 512GB storage space: 5799 yuan (~$800)
    • R7 8840HS + 16GB RAM + 1TB storage space: 5999 yuan (~$830)