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Lenovo Launches 16-inch AI-Tuned Gaming Laptops

The newest 2023 Lenovo Legion lineup of battle-ready PCs, monitors, and accessories is unveiled, setting a new standard in PC gaming for 2023 that gives gamers the edge they need to top the leaderboards. Lenovo is harnessing the pure power of PC gaming with its new lineup for CES 2023, unlocking the freedom to dominate the battlefield with AI-tuned performance that lets gamers crush both framerates and the competition. Brand new for 2023 is the new Lenovo LA AI chip, the world’s first dedicated AI chip on a gaming laptop, installed on the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and 7i (16”, 8) laptops and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and 5i (16”, 8) laptops.
Lenovo AI Engine+, powered by the Lenovo LA AI chip, deploys a software machine learning algorithm to optimally tune system performance. The chip uses software machine learning, deployed through Lenovo Vantage, to help monitor in-game FPS and dynamically adjust for the highest performance output. Offering up to 15% higher TDP, this chip and machine learning software combo allow Legion Pro Series laptops to deliver higher performance compared to previous generations. Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and 5i laptops also come with Tobii Horizon, providing gearless head tracking that gives players an extra level of immersion when playing their favorite games, as well as Tobii Aware.
On the desktop front, the new generation of Lenovo Legion towers stand at the pinnacle of extreme power and performance, with the newly unveiled Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (34L, 8) and Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (26L, 8) featuring up to 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, while the new Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 8) features up to AMD Ryzen 9 processor and AMD Radeon RX 7000 series or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. To round out the portfolio, Lenovo Legion’s newest monitors include the new 27-inch Lenovo Legion Y27f-30 FHD and 27-inch Lenovo Legion Y27qf-30 QHD displays that are engineered to meet the demands of gamers and content creators alike.
Every Lenovo Legion PC comes with Windows 11 as well as a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so gamers can jump into the fray from the get-go. Audio on the new Legion line-up feature Nahimic by SteelSeries, providing an extra edge through immersive 3D audio that lets gamers hear teammates more clearly while adding to the spatial awareness so key to topping the leaderboards. Players who stream will appreciate the easily-adjustable balancing and EQ controls, keeping the focus where it needs to be—on the win.
The Lenovo Vantage software application offers an additional all-in-one suite of tools, including real-time performance dashboards, overclocking controls, as well as intelligent fan controls with a new custom fan mode that allows gamers to eke out every edge over the competition. Also bundled with every Lenovo Legion device is Legion Arena, which consolidates owned games from multiple platforms for gamers to search their entire library from one place to quickly find the game they want to play.
Legion Ultimate Support is also available for people who want 24/7 access to advanced technical support performed by experts with game-specific knowledge to help gamers get the most out of their Lenovo Legion devices, with remote solutions available as well as next business day onsite support. “Lenovo Legion is blazing a new path to the peak of gaming performance, leveraging chip-powered AI and machine learning to push framerates even higher, giving gamers the ultimate edge,” said Ouyang Jun, Lenovo’s Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “Lenovo’s newest Legion devices set a new standard in smarter, higher output gaming.”
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Lenovo Legion Pro 7
The powerhouse 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Lenovo Legion Pro 7—the world’s most powerful AI-Tuned 16-inch gaming laptops1—empower gamers looking for an edge to choose their path to greatness. They come equipped with an option of the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, and up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs.
This top-tier internals can run harder for longer thanks to Lenovo Legion’s ColdFront 5.0 with Hybrid Thermals, with an extra-wide Vapor Chamber that covers both CPU and GPU on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 Laptop GPUs, or a dedicated CPU vapor chamber with hybrid heat piping for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs. CPUs are kept cool with a liquid metal infusion, which means zero throttling, while heat is expelled through the massive exhaust vents on the rear and sides of the chassis, totaling out to 235W of TDP. The Lenovo LA AI chip that powers Lenovo AI Engine+ pushes performance even farther, maximizing frames-per-second for an incredible gaming experience.
All this graphical wizardry means that every frame of an epic win streak is displayed in lightning-fast, crisp detail on the Lenovo PureSight Gaming Display with a 16:10 WQXGA 2560×1600 display that supports up to a 240Hz variable refresh rate. Harness this power at the fingertips with the Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard, backlit by Lenovo Legion Spectrum per-key RGB customizable lighting. For those on the go, the up to 99.99Whr Super Rapid Charge battery, the largest battery allowed on a plane, and quick charging6 keep the game going. Everything is housed in between the all-metal top and bottom covers, available in Onyx Grey.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5
When there can only be one PC to handle all-day work and play, look no further than the 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5. Its esports styling hints at the gaming powerhouse at its heart, available with either a 13th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU that empowers winners to compete at the highest levels. Internals are kept cool thanks to Lenovo Legion’s ColdFront 5.0, which uses massive exhaust and intake systems, a turbo-charged dual fan system, phase-change thermal compound, and advanced hybrid heat pipes to move more air out through the incredibly efficient exhaust vents, keeping gaming sessions quiet and cool.
The Lenovo LA AI chip monitors CPU and GPU load to dynamically adjust heat management and squeeze out even more performance from the internals. The Lenovo LA1 chip settings can be fine-tuned through Lenovo Vantage, providing full control over fans, overclocking controls, and other features needed to take full advantage of the 200W total TGP to mop up the competition on and off the arena floor.
This epic graphical output from under the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Lenovo Legion Pro 5’s hood is brought to life on the 16-inch Lenovo PureSight Gaming Display at 16:10 WQXGA with up to 240Hz variable refresh rate, while the Lenovo Legion Spectrum 4-zone RGB TrueStrike keyboard immerses the user even further into the action. For a sleeker look, the TrueStrike keyboard is also available in white backlighting. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a Super Rapid Charge Pro 80Whr battery6 to power computing in the classroom or on the commute. This entire loadout is housed in between a metal top cover and a polymer bottom cover available in either Onyx Grey or Abyss Blue7.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i
There’s no door that can hold it back—this beast is here, and it is built for extreme power and performance. For those looking to kit out their home battle stations, the newest generation 34L Lenovo Legion Tower 7i dominates the gaming skyline with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, imbuing the machine beyond performance with the power to do it all. Bringing virtual worlds to life is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU options that deliver top-of-the-line framerates, ultra-low latency, and ray tracing that allow gamers and creators alike to experience revolutionary new ways to game, stream, and create. With up to 64GB of 5600Mhz DDR5 RAM to edge out the competition, gaming performance is snappier even under intense multitasking loads.
The power these processors put out is pushed to an extreme, thanks to the larger VRM heatsink, up to six powerful-but-quiet ARGB fans, a 3D patterned airflow-amplifying front bezel, and an optional liquid cooling system that adds up to a legendary 260W TDP. This tear-inducing graphics performance is complemented by brand-new, fully customizable Lenovo Legion 12-ARGB lighting effects on full display through the tempered glass side panel that screams one’s in it to win it – with up to 6TB (3x 2TB SSD) that can store over 1000 AAA titles locally, nestled above a 1200W PSU8 that powers the entire rig.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i’s chassis is available in Storm Grey, and sports easy-access 2x USB-A 3.2 ports, 2x USB-A 2.0 ports, and 2x Audio jacks on its front. On the back are 4x USB-A 3.2 ports, 2x USB-A 2.0 ports, 1 USB-C (20Gbps), and 1 USB-A 3.2 (10Gbps) port, as well as an RJ45 and stereo audio jacks.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i and Lenovo Legion Tower 5
The 26L Lenovo Legion Tower 5i and Lenovo Legion Tower 5 desktop PCs are built to bring the future of gaming to the home battle station. Pick the path to blazingly fast performance with the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i’s 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, or the Lenovo Legion Tower 5’s AMD Ryzen 7000 series desktop processor paired with either NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series or AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics, and up to 32GB 5600Mhz DDR5 RAM, and up to 2x 1TB SSD all brought to life via an 850W 90% modular PSU.
No matter the loadout, the new Lenovo Legion Tower 5i and Lenovo Legion Tower 5 can handle everything from AAA titles to esports with gusto, while staying cool and quiet like a whisper thanks to up to five ARGB lighting-equipped quiet fans that push more hot air out faster through the enmeshed front bezels of the chassis, with an optional toolless glass side panel to want to bask in the RGB light of victory. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i and Lenovo Legion Tower 5 are available in Storm Grey with two easy-access USB-A 3.2 (5Gbps) ports and one combo audio jack on the front.
Displays
For gamers looking for higher esports performance resolutions, refresh rates, and response times, look no further than the 27-inch Lenovo Legion Y27qf-30 and Lenovo Legion Y27f-30 monitors. Both models feature Eyesafe® Certified 2.0 Natural Low Blue Light technology to help reduce eyestrain and maintain eye health.
The Lenovo Legion Y27qf-30 QHD monitor’s 2560×1440 display has a 0.5ms response time10, and a 240Hz refresh rate overclockable to 250Hz. AMD FreeSync Premium and Adaptive-Sync support ensure a gaming experience free of screen tearing. The Lenovo Legion Y27qf-30’s IPS panel’s 125% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.07b color support, 10bit color depth, Delta E ≦2 color accuracy, and VESA-certified HDR 400 brightness render true colors and excellent brightness and contrast. Their 2x 3W speakers add to the atmosphere of the game worlds being explored. The display’s ergonomic design features a phone holder on the base.
The 27-inch Lenovo Legion Y27f-30 FHD monitor’s 1920×1080 display likewise delivers smooth gaming performance at an accessible price, with a 240Hz refresh rate overclockable to 280Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Adaptive Sync support. The IPS panel’s 113% sRGB, 90.7% DCI-P3 color gamut, Delta E ≦2 color accuracy, and VESA-certified HDR 400 brightness provide vivid color reproduction and contrast that bring games to life.

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CES 2025: HP Shows Off AI Innovations to Boost Productivity and Revolutionise Gaming with One Click

At CES 2025, HP showcased its latest AI-driven PCs, designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. HP’s EliteBooks and EliteBook Ultra G1i boast advanced AI features like a built-in recording studio, AI-enhanced collaboration, and top-notch security with Wolf Security.
For leaders on the move, the HP EliteBook X G1i and X Flip G1i offer robust performance and versatile design. They feature Intel Core Ultra processors and advanced thermal designs for multitasking and adaptability.
HP’s new commercial AI PCs, including the ZBook Ultra G1a and Z2 Mini G1a, provide exceptional performance for workstation-class professionals. These devices integrate AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO processors and scalable memory for demanding workflows.
Lastly, HP introduced its Thunderbolt 4 G6 Docks, enhancing connectivity and management for modern workspaces.
HP also impressed CES 2025 attendees with its latest OMEN and HyperX gaming solutions, emphasizing powerful, personalized, and AI-enhanced experiences. Among the highlights is the OMEN AI Beta, a groundbreaking software that optimizes gaming performance with a single click. Launched with support for Counter-Strike 2, OMEN AI will expand its game library soon.
The OMEN MAX 16 Laptop caters to gamers seeking top-tier performance. With Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors, up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, it promises smooth and responsive gameplay. Enhanced thermal management, sleek design, and customizable RGB features make it a standout choice.
The OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor, HP’s first Google TV-enabled gaming monitor, offers a 4K UHD 144Hz display, seamless device switching, and the ability to stream directly from the display.
HyperX’s new Pulsefire Saga series introduces shape modularity, offering up to 16 combinations for a customized gaming experience. The Saga Pro model features dual wireless connectivity and Instant Pair with OMEN laptops.
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ASUS ROG Intros New Gaming Innovations at CES 2025

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled a stunning lineup of cutting-edge gaming technology at CES 2025, designed to elevate gaming hardware performance to new heights. The event showcased various groundbreaking products including high-performance graphics cards, innovative gaming laptops, and AI-enhanced routers.
ROG Astral Series
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 50 Series debuted with the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080, alongside the liquid-cooled Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090. These cards feature a revolutionary four-fan design, improving cooling efficiency by up to 20%. This innovation ensures peak performance during intense gaming sessions, setting a new standard for stability and power.
ROG Strix and Zephyrus Series
The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 and G16/G18 laptops were highlighted, equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU for unparalleled power. The ultrathin Zephyrus G14 and G16 models offered exceptional gaming capabilities in a lightweight, CNC-milled aluminium chassis.
ROG Flow Z13
The ROG Flow Z13, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S Graphics, presented a unique blend of power and portability. Its 2.5K ROG Nebula 180Hz touchscreen display and robust aluminium unibody chassis redefined portable gaming devices.
G700 Series
The G700 series of tower gaming desktops offer advanced cooling solutions and the latest CPU and GPU technology. With customizable RGB lighting and robust connectivity options, they provided a visually cohesive and high-performance gaming environment.
ROG NUC (2025)
The compact ROG NUC (2025) mini PC, with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 265H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, challenged traditional perceptions of gaming desktops. Its sleek design, efficient thermal management, and powerful performance made it ideal for space-limited gamers.
ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, the world’s first 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel, offered a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. This monitor provided fast visuals without sacrificing colour accuracy or contrast, thanks to its OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 and advanced Neo Proximity Sensor.
ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI
The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI router, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 AI gaming router, featured a built-in NPU to optimize network performance through AI enhancements, ensuring seamless gameplay in bandwidth-intensive environments.
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Alienware Launches Area-51 Series and the 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor at CES 2025

Alienware has announced the return of its legendary Area-51 series, introducing both desktop and laptop models packed with advanced features for next-gen gaming. The Area-51 Desktop and Laptops are equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, offering enhanced performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio, and NIM microservices.
The flagship Area-51 Desktop, designed for PC gaming enthusiasts, features a robust 80L tower supporting up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. It offers over 600W of graphics power and 280W of processing power, with industry-standard components for easy upgrades.
The new 18-inch and 16-inch Area-51 Laptops focus on power, performance, and innovative design. They feature 280W of combined power from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU and Intel Core Ultra CPUs. The intricate thermal architecture enhances airflow by 35% while being 15% quieter, wrapped in a sophisticated, otherworldly design.
Alienware’s Area-51 series continues to push the boundaries of gaming technology, delivering elite performance and future-ready designs for gamers worldwide.
Alienware has also launched the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor at CES 2025. This CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree boasts the highest pixels per inch (PPI) in any OLED or QD-OLED monitor, offering gamers unmatched visual clarity, speed, and immersion.
The 27-inch monitor features a pixel density of 166 PPI, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync, providing a tear-free gaming experience. Supreme colour accuracy, infinite contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision HDR certification enhance the vibrant and clear visuals.
Designed in Interstellar Indigo, the monitor debuts the AW30 design language, celebrating Alienware’s 30th anniversary. It includes a Creator Mode for content creators, offering flexibility in colour spaces and gamma settings.
Equipped with an enhanced AI algorithm and anti-burn-in graphite sheet, the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor ensures long-lasting performance and visual quality. This new release sets a new standard in gaming technology, catering to tech enthusiasts, gamers, and developers alike.
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