Latest news with #IntelCorei7
Gizmodo
a day ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Forget About $2000 MacBooks, This Mini PC (i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon
Smart shoppers know you don't have to pay more than $1000 for a big desktop computer anymore. If you know what to look for and can spot a good deal, you can build a top setup yourself—or, even easier, just get a ready-to-use, super-powerful little computer like the GMKtec mini PC which is on sale for a big discount on Amazon right now. The GMKtec mini PC featuring a turbo up to 5.0 GHz Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor, 32GB DDR4, and spacious 1TB NVMe SSD is now available for the affordable price of $409, which is a massive 36% discount from its original price of $639. This is not typical for this style of promotion and Black Friday or Prime Day apparently have come early. See at Amazon Slim, Powerful and Efficient GMKtec has become one of the top mini PC brands with a reputation for making slim, powerful and efficient computers that are best-sellers at Amazon. Their designs are renowned for squeezing high-end hardware into tiny, energy-efficient packages that are perfectly suited to home, office or even commercial application. The model currently available for sale at Amazon is a classic example of this philosophy: it's tiny enough to take almost anywhere, but its performance is as good as that of much larger and more expensive desktops. This mini PC boasts an 11th generation Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor which a true powerful processor with four cores, eight threads and a turbo boost clock speed of a whopping 5.0 GHz. This processor is significantly faster than several of its counterparts, like the i7-10810U, i5-12450H, and i5-8259U and is ideal for resource-intensive tasks like video editing, light gaming and business software. Despite its impressive performance, the system sips power with a typical consumption of just 35W. The GMKtec Mini PC comes loaded with 32GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM which supports smooth multitasking but can also be expanded up to 64GB for future-proofing. Storage is equally impressive with a 1TB NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0) that can be upgraded to a whopping 2TB plus an additional M.2 2242 SATA slot for even more expansion. Graphics performance is another strong suit thanks to the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU GPU. This chip delivers rapid HD video across everything from 4K video playback to casual gaming and it is able to power up to three independent 4K monitors simultaneously. The mini PC also features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for rapid wireless connectivity and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port for lightning-fast wired networking. It also included two HDMI outputs (4K @ 60Hz), a USB Type-C (4K @ 60Hz), and a few USB 3.2 ports. Peripherals, external storage, and numerous monitors can easily be connected all from a device that can be fitted within your palm. The quality of the construction is outstanding, and the system is designed for hassle-free operation so it is a great choice for home offices or classrooms. With capabilities like these for so little money, there is no denying it: the days of pricey desktops are over and the age of smart, small form-factor computing has arrived at last. See at Amazon
Web Release
13-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
ASUS Announces ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower
ASUS today announced the ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower (P500MV), a high-performance desktop PC that's designed to redefine value and performance for small businesses. With the new ASUS Tower Air Cooler thermal design and powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the P5 Mini Tower unleashes up to 95W TDP — delivering 30% better peak performance than competitors in its class. With exceptional energy efficiency, this powerful new desktop also saves up to 38% energy.[i] Security is paramount with ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower, so it's backed by the reassurance of multiple ASUS ExpertGuardian protections. This powerhouse meets commercial-grade standards with a NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS, while ASUS assures at least five years of BIOS and driver updates to protect critical data. Enhanced with ASUS AI ExpertMeet, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower revolutionizes virtual meetings through advanced AI tools like real-time translation and automated summaries, making collaboration seamless. With optional up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 graphics, this new desktop also supports high-end visuals and demanding graphical tasks. ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower sets a new standard for small-business desktops, combining power, security and efficiency with incredible value – ready to empower professional excellence. Packed with power: Up to Intel Core i7 processors Featuring a brand-new thermal design, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower empowers cost-conscious businesses with exceptional performance and efficiency. Powered by up to Intel Core i7 processors and optimized by the ASUS Tower Air Cooler system, ExpertCenter P500 is capable of unleashing 95W TDP to deliver up to 30% better performance than other desktops in its price range.1 This powerful yet affordable solution is ideal for businesses seeking a reliable, high-performing desktop that can handle demanding tasks with ease, boosting productivity and efficiency without breaking the budget. ASUS Tower Air Cooler: Better heat dissipation for smooth, reliable operation The all-new ASUS Tower Air Cooler system sets a new standard in cooling efficiency with a cutting-edge design that features three partially-flattened 6.7mm heat pipes connected to a large 9cm fan, achieving a remarkable 3,402 cm² heat-dissipation area – or up to 4X larger than a traditional desktop PC's heat-dissipation area.[ii] This advanced thermal system, integrated into ExpertCenter P5 Mini Tower, enhances CPU performance by optimizing heat dissipation and ensuring smooth, reliable operation. Designed for energy efficiency, the Tower Air Cooler reduces power consumption by up to 38%[iii] and operates at a whisper-quiet 24dB in quiet mode — making it the ideal solution for businesses seeking powerful, efficient and silent performance. ASUS ExpertGuardian: All-around protection for privacy, data and hardware ASUS ExpertGuardian delivers comprehensive, commercial-grade security to protect businesses from all angles. With a NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS, five years of ASUS BIOS and driver updates, and TPM 2.0 protection, ExpertGuardian ensures hardware and software protection that shields both privacy and safeguards critical data. Additional features like a Kensington lock slot, secure backup, and a free one-year McAfee+ Premium membership enhance data security, allowing businesses to focus on growth without worry. With ASUS ExpertGuardian, organizations of all sizes are assured seamless, best-in-class security at every level, empowering them to focus on what matters most. Also, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower delivers military-grade durability backed by flexible ASUS Business Support services, providing the assurance of worry-free long-term operation and rapid assistance — should it ever be needed. ASUS AI ExpertMeet: Everyday business activities, intelligently enhanced ASUS AI ExpertMeet revolutionizes virtual collaboration with advanced AI-powered tools designed to enhance every conference experience. With features like AI Meeting Minutes, which automatically captures and organizes key discussion points, and AI Translated Subtitles that break down language barriers in real time, ExpertMeet takes care of the details so users can focus on sharing big ideas and driving innovation. By simplifying meeting management, AI ExpertMeet empowers teams to work smarter and connect seamlessly, ensuring that every conversation counts. Availability & Pricing ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower will be available in the GCC from May 2025. Please contact [email protected] for more information. [i] Based on ASUS internal testing and measurements. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations. [ii] The comparison is based on the heatsink typically found in a traditional 65W desktop PC. [iii] Comparing ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower performance with optimized thermal solution (Intel Core i7) and Intel's official benchmark (Intel Core i7)
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
Looking for a $1,000 gaming laptop? Check out this Gigabyte G6 deal
Looking for the best gaming laptop deals that you can buy for $1,000? You may want to set your sights on the Gigabyte G6. Its configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, which is originally sold for $1,200, is currently available from Best Buy with a $200 discount. We're not sure how much time is remaining on this offer though, so if you're interested, you're going to have to be quick with your purchase and proceed with the transaction right now. Why you should buy the Gigabyte G6 gaming laptop The Gigabyte G6 is made by a brand that doesn't usually appear in roundups of the best gaming laptops, but this device certainly has the power to match up to top-tier models. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is paired with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM, which doubles up on our gaming laptop buying guide's recommended 16GB of RAM. With these specifications, you won't experience any issues in playing the best PC games, and that's even if you choose the highest settings for most titles. The 16-inch screen of the Gigabyte G6 gives justice to the gaming laptop's capabilities, as the WUXGA resolution and 165Hz refresh rate promise sharp details and smooth animations. You'll be able to install multiple games and other software on its 1TB SSD, and you can start doing so right after unboxing the Gigabyte G6 because it comes with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded. The Gigabyte G6 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is on sale for $1,000 from Best Buy. That's an excellent price for a gaming laptop of this caliber, so you certainly won't regret if you go ahead and buy it. However, since there's a chance that the $200 discount on its sticker price of $1,200 will be gone as soon as tomorrow, we highly recommend adding the Gigabyte G6 gaming laptop to your cart and pushing forward with the checkout process right now, as tomorrow may be too late to pocket the savings.
Tahawul Tech
06-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
ASUS announces high-performance desktop PC
ASUS recently announced the ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower (P500MV), a high-performance desktop PC that's designed to redefine value and performance for small businesses. With the new ASUS Tower Air Cooler thermal design and powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the P5 Mini Tower unleashes up to 95W TDP — delivering 30% better peak performance than competitors in its class. With exceptional energy efficiency, this powerful new desktop also saves up to 38% energy.[i] Security is paramount with ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower, so it's backed by the reassurance of multiple ASUS ExpertGuardian protections. This powerhouse meets commercial-grade standards with a NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS, while ASUS assures at least five years of BIOS and driver updates to protect critical data. Enhanced with ASUS AI ExpertMeet, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower revolutionises virtual meetings through advanced AI tools like real-time translation and automated summaries, making collaboration seamless. With optional up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 graphics, this new desktop also supports high-end visuals and demanding graphical tasks. ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower sets a new standard for small-business desktops, combining power, security and efficiency with incredible value – ready to empower professional excellence. Packed with power: Up to Intel Core i7 processors Featuring a brand-new thermal design, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower empowers cost-conscious businesses with exceptional performance and efficiency. Powered by up to Intel Core i7 processors and optimized by the ASUS Tower Air Cooler system, ExpertCenter P500 is capable of unleashing 95W TDP to deliver up to 30% better performance than other desktops in its price range. [i] This powerful yet affordable solution is ideal for businesses seeking a reliable, high-performing desktop that can handle demanding tasks with ease, boosting productivity and efficiency without breaking the budget. ASUS Tower Air Cooler: Better heat dissipation for smooth, reliable operation The all-new ASUS Tower Air Cooler system sets a new standard in cooling efficiency with a cutting-edge design that features three partially-flattened 6.7mm heat pipes connected to a large 9cm fan, achieving a remarkable 3,402 cm² heat-dissipation area – or up to 4X larger than a traditional desktop PC's heat-dissipation area.[ii] This advanced thermal system, integrated into ExpertCenter P5 Mini Tower, enhances CPU performance by optimising heat dissipation and ensuring smooth, reliable operation. Designed for energy efficiency, the Tower Air Cooler reduces power consumption by up to 38%[iii] and operates at a whisper-quiet 24dB in quiet mode — making it the ideal solution for businesses seeking powerful, efficient and silent performance. ASUS ExpertGuardian: All-around protection for privacy, data and hardware ASUS ExpertGuardian delivers comprehensive, commercial-grade security to protect businesses from all angles. With a NIST SP 800-155-compliant BIOS, five years of ASUS BIOS and driver updates, and TPM 2.0 protection, ExpertGuardian ensures hardware and software protection that shields both privacy and safeguards critical data. Additional features like a Kensington lock slot, secure backup, and a free one-year McAfee+ Premium membership enhance data security, allowing businesses to focus on growth without worry. With ASUS ExpertGuardian, organizations of all sizes are assured seamless, best-in-class security at every level, empowering them to focus on what matters most. Also, ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower delivers military-grade durability backed by flexible ASUS Business Support services, providing the assurance of worry-free long-term operation and rapid assistance — should it ever be needed. ASUS AI ExpertMeet: Everyday business activities, intelligently enhanced ASUS AI ExpertMeet revolutionises virtual collaboration with advanced AI-powered tools designed to enhance every conference experience. With features like AI Meeting Minutes, which automatically captures and organizes key discussion points, and AI Translated Subtitles that break down language barriers in real time, ExpertMeet takes care of the details so users can focus on sharing big ideas and driving innovation. By simplifying meeting management, AI ExpertMeet empowers teams to work smarter and connect seamlessly, ensuring that every conversation counts. Availability & Pricing ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower will be available in the GCC from May 2025. Please contact for more information. [i] Based on ASUS internal testing and measurements. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations. [ii] The comparison is based on the heatsink typically found in a traditional 65W desktop PC. [iii] Comparing ASUS ExpertCenter P500 Mini Tower performance with optimized thermal solution (Intel Core i7) and Intel's official benchmark (Intel Core i7) Image Credit: ASUS
Digital Trends
05-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Asus ExpertBook P1 is the only laptop I probably won't manage to break
Table of Contents Table of Contents Is it performant? What makes the ExpertBook P1 stand out? Practicality, above anything Over the years, I have curated a rather non-envious track record with handling electronics around me. From shattering the screen on iPhones, breaking the hinge of a foldable phone, a torn laptop lid, flattening the edges of MacBooks, and forgetting items in transit, the history of my misadventures is pretty diverse. And expensive. But nothing hurts more than the damage incurred to a laptop, which you can't just hide behind a skin or case. I'd like to believe there are a few others like me, seeking a machine that can handle rough usage, or just happens to be sturdier than the rest. Asus certainly sees an opportunity in that bracket. Recommended Videos The company recently introduced a trio of laptops in the ExpertBook P series. To my surprise, the company focused less on the usual performance-centric presentations, and more on the practical side of things, such as durability. Is it performant? A few days after the launch, I got my hands on the ExpertBook P1. I was in for a pleasant surprise. It's a fairly competent laptop, but more than that, it can brush off mechanical stress with ease. And on top of that, it fortifies a few areas that most brands barely pay any special attention to. The configuration I tested came equipped with an Intel Core i7 (13620H) processor, ticking alongside 32GB of RAM and 512GB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. Thanks to extra slots, the RAM and storage are upgradable up to 64GB and 2TB, respectively. Over at the front is a 14-inch full-HD panel. Now, this is neither the latest Intel chip nor the fanciest display out there. It is sharp and offers wide viewing angles without any noticeable color crushing. I wish it were a glass-based panel, but I would take Asus' anti-glare approach any given day. The 10-core silicon is fairly powerful, though not the latest that Intel has to offer. When pitted against the 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5, it barely manages to achieve a higher single-core performance, but delivers a 30% lower multi-core performance. The aging Intel processor again serves a higher single-core tally at Cinebench 2024 compared to Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon X Elite, but underwhelms with its multi-core chops, yet again. On the graphics front, the integrated Intel UHD graphics unit is roughly 18-20% behind the Arc graphics shipped with the second-gen Arrow Lake Ultra Series 2 processors. But numbers aside, this is still a pretty capable combination. If you aren't diving into any demanding creative software suite, the configuration will get past most productivity software with ease. My workload involved Chrome (across two screens and three windows), Slack, Trello, Teams, and a handful of web instances for tools like Asana and consistent wireless music playback. Running the laptop in Balanced profile, I easily got a full day of usage without any stutters or UI crashes. The battery, on the other hand, is promised to last three years without its electrochemical health falling below the 80% mark. It usually lasted me about 9-10 hours of continuous usage, but you can definitely extend it with a slightly modest brightness and performance tuning. What I like the most is the charging flexibility. Natively, the triple-cell 50Whr battery supports 65W fast charging, but it allows the full spectrum of 5V-24V power input. I was able to charge the laptop with a power bank and gave it some last-mile juice. I hope more brands hop on to this trend this year! What makes the ExpertBook P1 stand out? The Asus laptop is not out there to turn eyeballs with aesthetics. It's clean and industrial, with a familiar Asus design. What sets it apart is the sturdy engineering, despite the laptop weighing just around three pounds. This is a US MIL-STD 810H military-grade kit, covering nearly a dozen categories of tests. In addition to the usual temperature and altitude tests, the fortified build allows it to handle strong vibrations (500Hz) for a sustained period, mechanical shocks, and ingress protection against dust. Asus says the base can survive a drop from a height of over a meter on a concrete floor. The build is plastic, but the chassis has been reinforced using metallic parts. It's hard to discern that the ExpertBook P1 offers all that, but after using it as my daily workhorse, I am confident that it can brush off a few accidents. On the more practical side of things, both sides of the laptop can endure a smushing force worth around 110 pounds. This comes in handy for situations such as rough luggage handling, like the infamous airline baggage transport, packed under-carrriage in buses, or cramped slots in trains. The lid itself can sustain a load of up to 55 pounds without causing any damage to the screen. For business professionals on the move or students in college, such structural hardiness is nothing short of a reassuring boon. I tried to simulate the load test with some of my gym equipment, and the laptop came out unscathed. The base is certainly more sturdy, while the display lid is quite flexible. Asus says the laptop is tested to survive over 50,000 chassis twisting tests. Laptop lids and the linked hinge mechanism are often a weak link. I have broken two in the span of five years, so I know the hurt and learned the pricey lesson. On the ExpertBook P1, Asus has used 1.2mm stainless steel hinge inserts and thicker screws, which are touted to survive 66% higher pulling force than an average laptop. The hinge mechanism is indeed pretty durable. The flexing is visible, but there is no worrisome creaking to be heard. This is me holding the laptop at the hinge point, while exerting base pressure on the lid part: The components are also locked tightly in place, and even when the laptop is dropped, there are no chinks or chimes to be heard, save for a flat thud. Practicality, above anything As laptops started to get smaller and slimmer, the industry adopted a trend of culling the ports. Asus has dodged that trend on the Expertbook P1. There are a couple of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports and an equal number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports on the laptop. You also get an HDMI 1.4 and an RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, alongside a 3.5mm combo jack and a Kensington Nano lock. While the port diversity is a welcome move, Asus didn't cram them on one side. Instead, they are spaced out across the left and right edges. I have often struggled with laptops that position the ports on one side. The MacBook Air is the best example. Anything thicker than an average USB-C cable blocks access to the other port. The only option left is to invest in a pricey port hub. Interestingly, the Asus ExpertBook P1's I/O ports are also special. They have been certified to last 5,000 insert-eject cycles, but more importantly, they offer a pretty secure lock-in for the cables and accessories. When I first saw the ExpertBook P5 dangling by a USB cable, I was surprised. Then I tested my P1 variant at home, and it didn't disappoint. Have a look: The resilient character also extends to the keyboard, which can handle liquid spills. Personally, that's a huge sigh of relief. My cat recently orchestrated a soda spill on a laptop, and it ended up frying the circuits on the motherboard. I could never get it repaired. The ExpertBook P1 integrates a FIDO-compliant fingerprint sensor within the trackpad area. It's a tad small, but it gets the job done. Asus also offers a whole bunch of security protection at both software and hardware levels. Among them is intrusion detection against unauthorized devices, and a discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip built within. For BIOS attacks, downgrades are prevented to block exploits, and there's also an automatic recovery system in place if the BIOS is corrupted. For added privacy, there's a physical webcam shutter at the top. Overall, with the ExpertBook P1, Asus has created a rather compelling laptop that is geared at professionals as well as students alike. It undercuts the MacBook premium, while also offering a handful of practical perks that are hard to find in the laptop market.
