GTX 1070 GAMING DESKTOP - POCKET SIZE
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This video takes the viewer to Computex 2017 where Linus and team explore a radically compact gaming PC concept called micro STX, developed by ASRock in collaboration with prototype case maker SilverStone. The presenter highlights that the AR VZ 0 is a prototype enclosure designed to fit desktop-grade components into a footprint only marginally larger than familiar compact PCs, with front I/O and a stout power connector visible as soon as the case is opened. A core reveal is that the system uses a full desktop MXM graphics card, specifically a GTX 1070, and a socketed quad-core Core i7 processor, delivering desktop performance within an enclosure seemingly small enough to fit in a pocket. The video stresses that, despite its impressive specs, there is currently limited market support for this form factor, with GPUs only accessible via eBay or at specialized manufacturing contacts, rather than straightforward consumer purchases. The host explains the potential future trajectory, hoping for broader adoption that could yield even GTX 1080 or higher gaming PCs in similarly compact designs, while noting the ongoing need for ecosystem support. Throughout, the coverage ties into larger show context, mentioning Synergy software for sharing peripherals and Corsair’s presence, while encouraging viewers to subscribe for more Computex 2017 coverage. The overall tone blends excitement for the concept with practical caveats about availability and market readiness, leaving the door open for future, more mainstream iterations of pocket-sized desktop gaming hardware.
Topics · technology · hardware · pc_building · computex_2017
Questions answered
- What is micro STX and why is it significant in this video?
- Micro STX is a new compact form factor developed by ASRock to house desktop-class components, enabling small enclosures that still allow a full desktop GPU like the GTX 1070 and a socketed quad-core CPU, which represents a breakthrough in miniaturizing gaming PCs.
- How is the GTX 1070 implemented in this system and what challenge does that pose?
- The GTX 1070 is mounted as an MXM-based graphics card inside a prototype SilverStone case, which provides desktop-level performance in a much smaller enclosure, but the major challenge is limited market availability and support for MXM GPUs, making access non-trivial at present.