Key Takeaways
1. Intel’s updated Arrow Lake CPUs are now included in HP’s Omen Max 45L pre-built gaming systems.
2. Graphics card options for the Omen Max 45L include the RTX 5090D V2, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti, RTX 5060, and the Radeon RX 9070 XT for AMD users.
3. The Omen Max 45L can be customized with up to 128 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM or 64 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, along with various storage options including multiple NVMe SSDs and a SATA HDD.
4. Connectivity features include two 10 Gbps USB-C ports, four 5 Gbps USB-A ports, Thunderbolt 4.0, and wireless options like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
5. The Omen Max 45L is set to go on sale in May, with pricing details to be announced closer to the launch date.
Shortly after Intel quietly introduced the updated Arrow Lake CPUs for desktop computers, manufacturers like HP have begun to include them in their pre-built gaming systems. The high-end model, the Omen Max 45L, can now be set up with the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The graphics card options remain largely unchanged, as neither Nvidia nor AMD has launched any new products in recent months.
Graphics Options
The Omen Max 45L does allow users to select the smaller RTX 5090D V2, which comes with 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM but has fewer CUDA cores than the standard RTX 5090. Other graphics choices include the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti, and RTX 5060. For AMD fans, the only option available is the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Memory and Storage
HP enables you to customize the Omen Max 45L with as much as 128 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM. If you desire faster memory, you will need to go with a maximum of 64 GB of DDR5-6000. Storage configurations can include a mix of a 2 TB SATA HDD, a 4 or 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, and a 2 or 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. The system can be fitted with a powerful 1,200-watt Platinum PSU, though 1,000-Watt 80 Plus Gold and 850 Watt Gold options are also provided for those looking for less expensive choices.
Connectivity and Availability
The Omen Max 45L is equipped with a good amount of I/O, featuring two 10 Gbps USB-C ports, four 5 Gbps USB-A ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and a Thunderbolt 4.0 port. For wireless connectivity, you’ll find 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0. Disassembling the unit is completely tool-free, requiring just the press of a button to open the side panel.
HP has announced that the Omen Max 45L will go on sale in May. Pricing details will be disclosed as the launch date draws near.