Battlebox | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 25 May 2017 13:01:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Battlebox | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Nvidia refreshes Battlebox bundles with GTX 1080Ti/1060 and AMD Ryzen options https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/gaming-rig/matthew-wilson/nvidia-refreshes-battlebox-bundles-with-gtx-1080ti1060-and-amd-ryzen-options/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/gaming-rig/matthew-wilson/nvidia-refreshes-battlebox-bundles-with-gtx-1080ti1060-and-amd-ryzen-options/#comments Thu, 25 May 2017 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=335504 Ultimate and Essential bundles to tackle your 4K or 1080p gaming needs

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Back in 2013, when Ultra-HD screens were first starting to roll out on to the PC gaming market, Nvidia launched the GeForce Battlebox, a standardised gaming PC package for those looking to tackle 4K. There have been a few iterations since then but this year, Nvidia is simplifying things a bit with the new GeForce Battlebox Ultimate and Battlebox Essential bundles. Both featuring a combination of either AMD Ryzen or Intel CPU and a GTX 1080Ti or GTX 1060.

The GeForce GTX Battlebox has been in the works between Nvidia and top system builders to ensure each part in the rig works seamlessly for a smooth experience. The Battlebox Ultimate is the higher end machine, targeting 4K/60fps specifically, meanwhile the Battlebox Essential is targeting 1080p/60fps.

Here is the minimum spec sheet for both:

GeForce Battlebox Ultimate GeForce Battlebox Essential
GPU GTX 1080Ti GTX 1060
CPU Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
Memory 16GB+ DDR4 8GB+ DDR4
Storage SSD SSD
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Display Nvidia G-Sync monitor Nvidia G-Sync monitor

You can expect Nvidia Battlebox certified systems to start popping up at various retailers soon.

KitGuru Says: The specs for both machines certainly make sense but as always when it comes to pre-built systems, it will come down to pricing for many. 

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CeBIT: MSI shows off new Battlebox systems and more https://www.kitguru.net/channel/matthew-wilson/cebit-msi-shows-off-new-battlebox-systems-and-more/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/matthew-wilson/cebit-msi-shows-off-new-battlebox-systems-and-more/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:59:10 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=287171 We are still making our way through all of the CeBIT coverage delivered to us from Leo, our man on the ground at the event. Today, he popped by the MSI booth to take a look at the company's new, impressively spec'd Battlebox gaming systems, as well as some other products on show at the …

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We are still making our way through all of the CeBIT coverage delivered to us from Leo, our man on the ground at the event. Today, he popped by the MSI booth to take a look at the company's new, impressively spec'd Battlebox gaming systems, as well as some other products on show at the booth.

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MSI's Battlebox comes packed in a Corsair Carbide Air 540 case with an Intel Core i7 5960x eight core processor, an MSI X99A Godlike Gaming motherboard, two Nvidia GTX 980Tis, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 4TB HDD.

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MSI was also showing off the GS40-6QE Phantom Pro gaming notebook, which features Intel's Skylake i7 6700HQ processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a Nvidia GTX 970M graphics chip making it quite the performer for gaming on the go.

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Finally, MSI also has some other bits floating around, including its Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard that will soon be hitting the market. We were hoping the company's beastly TITAN gaming laptop would be around but alas, we didn't come across it this time.

KitGuru Says: MSI had quite a bit to show at its booth this year. Are any of you currently rocking MSI in your system? 

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OCUK offering free SLI upgrade on Titan Z Battleboxes https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ocuk-offering-free-sli-upgrade-on-titan-z-battleboxes/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/matthew-wilson/ocuk-offering-free-sli-upgrade-on-titan-z-battleboxes/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:36:45 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=207199 Overclockers UK is looking to sweeten the deal for those of you who are looking to drop about four grand on a new PC by offering a free SLI upgrade on Nvidia's Titan Z Battlebox 4K gaming systems. The Battlebox Titan Z Extreme edition costs £3999 and includes an Intel Core i7 4790k CPU, overclocked …

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Overclockers UK is looking to sweeten the deal for those of you who are looking to drop about four grand on a new PC by offering a free SLI upgrade on Nvidia's Titan Z Battlebox 4K gaming systems.

The Battlebox Titan Z Extreme edition costs £3999 and includes an Intel Core i7 4790k CPU, overclocked to 4.6 GHz, running on an Asus Z97 Maximus VII Formula motherboard. In addition, the system can support up to 32GB of 2400 MHz RAM and your choice of primary and secondary drive- the default option is a 256GB Samsung 840 Evo coupled with a 2TB Seagate Barracuda. The parts are all packed inside a Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower case.

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There is a second system on offer- the Battlebox Titan Z Hydro edition. This system costs £4999 and features all of the same options as the non hydro system. However, as the name suggests, this system comes with water cooling on the CPU, which allows the 4790k to be overclocked to 4.7GHz.

The Titan Z released earlier this year, featuring 12GB of VRAM and two fully unlocked Titan Black cores on a single PCB. The Titan Z usually costs £2000 on its own, which actually makes these Battlebox systems quite good for value considering that you'll have two of them. You'll also get two free games, GRID AutoSport and Borderlands the Pre-sequel.

It's needless to say that these systems are aimed at those who already own or plan on owning a 4K monitor and want to game with the details turned up. This offer comes in light of recent rumors that Nvidia are due to launch the GTX 800 series next month- this could be Nvidia's way of trying to clear stock before the new cards are announced. However, this is all highly speculative.

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KitGuru Says: These systems are very expensive but the offer is actually very good, especially if you were planning a huge upgrade. Do any of our readers own a Titan Z already? How many of you game on a 4K monitor? 

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