This week at Gamescom 2024, HP unveiled its latest gaming gear from OMEN and HyperX. The new offerings take customization to the next level, allowing gamers to fine-tune their aesthetics and ensure their desktops are future-ready with OMEN components. “HP is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver unparalleled, personalized experiences for every gamer,” said Josephine Tan, Senior Vice President & Division President of Personal Systems Gaming Solutions. “With our latest innovations in OMEN and HyperX, being showcased at Gamescom 2024, we are excited to elevate the gaming experience. Our goal is to provide users with the tools they need to perform at their best and ensure their systems are upgradable, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their gaming worlds for years to come.”

OMEN 35L
96% of gamers prioritise performance when considering purchasing, 84% seek products that match their style, and 84% value the ability to upgrade and customise their rigs. By listening to the community HP delivers on all three with its new OMEN 35L offering a premium customizable gaming PC. This exceptional device incorporates industry standard components enabling future upgradability while ensuring strong performance and flexibility. Some key features of the OMEN 35L include:

• Premium AI performance: OMEN 35L offers premium AI performance able to manage demanding programmes and graphics, thanks to its choice of powerful processors and GPUs. Available with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor, providing the power of personal AI processing for a better gaming experience. The OMEN 35L is also available with up to the Intel Core i7-14700F. Additionally, the OMEN 35L can be outfitted with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the ultimate GeForce GPU that delivers exceptional performance, efficiency, and AI-powered graphics, taking your gaming experience to a whole new level.
• Future-ready: The specs you need today may not be sufficient in the future. That is why the OMEN 35L offers industry-standard components for future upgradability. The OMEN Liquid features an LCD Screen or aRGB cap utilizing Asetek 7th gen pump, with 120mm OMEN fans and the OMEN Modular PSU (850W/1000W) ensure that gamers can personalize their rigs to their exact specifications.
• Thermal excellence: The OMEN 35L boasts design improvements that deliver superior airflow and thermal capacity and is equipped with large 2x140mm ARGB fans and a 240mm liquid cooling system. This thermal design will keep your system cool so you can play hundreds of high-quality games with an included one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate enabling gamers to game across PC, console and cloud.

Available with all OMEN Desktops and Gaming Laptops, the OMEN Gaming Hub (OGH) enables customization beyond hardware by empowering gamers to maximize performance, personalise their setup and discover better ways to play. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new collaboration with Google Play Games on PC within the My Games feature via OGH. This innovative new collaboration will provide access to thousands of mobile and native PC games. This collaboration brings users a seamless multi-platform gaming experience across mobile and PC devices.

Next-Gen Audio
With over half of Gen-Z interested in careers as social media influencers xii, audio plays a crucial role in their work, as well as reflecting personal style and their brand.

That is why the HyperX QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S are setting a new standard for the next generation of USB microphones, delivering studio-quality audio and offering flexible customization. Key features include:

• Superb audio quality from a USB mic: Ensuring crystal-clear sound for streaming and recording, the QuadCast 2 delivers 24-bit/96kHz fidelity, while the QuadCast 2 S boasts professional 32-bit/192kHz fidelity.
• 100 LEDS on a single mic: Express your mood, style or brand with red lighting on QuadCast 2, or with the world’s most customisable USB gaming microphone1, QuadCast 2 S, that features over 100 aRGB LEDs customizable via NGENUITY software. QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S offer expanded control options, including a multi-function knob for gain adjustment, volume control, mic monitoring, and polar pattern selection, providing gamers with ultimate flexibility.

Untethered and Unmatched battery life
Whether heading to a LAN Party or even to the office, HyperX is excited to launch the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless.

Building on the success of the HyperX Alloy Rise 75, the first hot-swappable keyboard with a gasket-mounted design, this wireless version offers the same level of customization without compromising on quality or gameplay.

• Long-lasting battery power: Boasting the longest battery life on a backlit dual-wireless gaming keyboard with up to 80 hours of battery life with backlighting onxiv and up to 1,500 hours with backlighting offxv, gamers can enjoy extended playtime without interruption.
• A keyboard that reflects your style: This cutting-edge keyboard allows you to match your aesthetic to your mood, thanks to HyperX’s hot-swappable top plates, badges, and switches all functional with wired and wireless versions. Additionally, with features like an ambient light sensor and gasket-mounted design, this keyboard offers a truly premium experience.

Acer has announced two new models in its Aspire series of all-in-one PCs, delivering seamless AI-powered experiences for everyday computing and entertainment. With immersive 23.8- and 27-inch display options, smart collaboration features, and sleek, versatile designs, the Acer Aspire C range appeals to multiple types of users, including students, hybrid workers, and families.

The new Acer Aspire C24 (C24-195ES) and Acer Aspire C27 (C27-195ES) are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155U with Intel AI Boost and Intel Graphics built-in, with support for up to 32 GB dual channel DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe SSD to produce impressive overall performance and experiences.

To further complement the usability of the all-in-one AI computers, productivity features such as Copilot, the everyday AI companion, leverage the power of AI to boost productivity and unlock creativity, while the Intel Unison software lets multiple devices and operating systems come together into an integrated experience focused on a single screen.

Their 1440p QHD 5.0-megapixel webcams (with privacy shutter) support Windows Studio effects and Acer PurifiedVoice with AI noise reduction technology to suppress unwanted background noises when conducting online meetings and discussions. Users will also be pleased with ultra-fast and stable connectivity when streaming and surfing thanks to Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, along with Bluetooth LE audio which allows for multistream transmission of enhanced, wireless sound quality through more audio devices.

Acer Aspire C All-in-one PCs come in 23.8- and 27-inch FHD IPS resolution displays with narrow bezels and impressive screen-to-body ratios, up to 95.7% for the 27-inch model, and featuring Acer Bluelight Shield technology that lets users lower the level of blue light on screen for more comfortable viewing.

Designed for versatility, the slim, and minimalist Aspire C series delivers exceptional flexibility and manoeuvrability with a tiltable screen (-5 to 25°) and swivel (up to 30° Left/Right) on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand that can go up to 120 mm, plus an optional VESA mount kit for more setup options. It is bundled with the elegant Acer Elite 19 wireless keyboard and mouse set that could fit into any space or workstation, and a generous number of ports for multiple device connections and fast data transferring: four USB Type-A ports, a Type-C port, and HDMI.

The Acer Aspire C27 (C27-195ES) will be available in EMEA in July starting at $999. The Acer Aspire C24 (C24-195ES) will be available in EMEA in July, starting at $899.

CORSAIR has announced the launch of its VENGEANCE a7400 Gaming PCs, offering world-class performance from the new AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics card. Built with a full range of award-winning CORSAIR components and driven by CORSAIR iCUE software, VENGEANCE a7400 PCs offer unparalleled customization and control.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors are built using the latest “Zen 5” architecture to deliver unrivalled performance, enabling smooth gameplay and high frame rates across a wide range of titles, from AAA blockbusters to esports favourites. Moreover, professional content creators can now harness the full potential of their creative workflows with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors. From 3D modelling and design to animation and product visualization, these processors offer exceptional single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, enabling users to design, render, and iterate faster than ever before.

These powerful processors are paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards to effortlessly handle today’s most demanding games at 4K using uncompromising settings. Powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs deliver a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Bring home a new level of power for projects on applications like Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Blender. For improved, beautiful image quality, look no further than the latest VENGEANCE a7400 Gaming PCs to meet both your gaming and content creation needs.

On top of its spectacular performance, the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7400 is a dependable workhorse built with the latest CORSAIR hardware. Enjoy innovative cooling with the H60x ELITE or iCUE H100i ELITE Liquid CPU Cooler, up to 64GB (2x 32GB) of VENGEANCE DDR5 DRAM, and up to 2TB of speedy M.2 NVMe SSD storage. The 4000D VENGEANCE presents a beautiful, distinctive aesthetic with accented lighting via 112 integrated RGB LEDs and easy access to upgradability with its innovative design. Dependable liquid CPU cooling and maximum airflow provided by the 4000D ensure the system’s top-tier hardware runs at peak performance and enjoys increased lifespans.

With the help of the powerful AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, alongside the ultra-efficient Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards, the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7400 sets new standards in performance and efficiency for gamers and content creators.