Coolest Desktops from CES 2018

The video provides a concise roundup of five Intel-driven desktop systems showcased at CES 2018, sponsored by Intel. It kicks off with the Asus STRIX GL-12, a prebuilt gaming desktop designed for tournaments, highlighting an up to Intel Core i7 8700K, a GTX 1080, and an acrylic side panel that resembles tempered glass, complemented by Aura Sync RGB lighting. A standout feature is the front swappable SSD compartment, intended to simplify tournament organizers’ loadouts with preloaded games and settings. Next, MSI’s W25 is introduced as a remarkably small workstation in a two and a half liter chassis, anticipated to house Xeon processors and an undisclosed NVIDIA Quadro; while exact specifications are not confirmed, the design emphasizes extreme power in a miniature form factor. The Digital Storm Spark is presented as a compact 4.7 liter system that nevertheless supports heavy cooling, featuring hardline liquid cooling and an Intel Core i7 8700K with a GTX 1080, plus triple M.2 mounts and optional custom paint. The segment then scales up to the Acer Predator Orion 9000, a massive desktop that can accommodate up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM in quad-channel configuration, an Core i9 18-core CPU, dual GTX 1080 Ti GPUs, RGB lighting, and practical touches like a headphone holder and wheels for LAN party mobility. Finally, the video hints at a micro-sized option, the Hades Canyon NUC, capable of housing up to 112 units in a single chassis and powered by an Intel Core i7 8809G with a Radeon Vega M graphics solution, designed to deliver a VR-ready experience in a compact package. Throughout, the host underscores that this is a curated Intel-backed snapshot rather than a comprehensive CES tour, inviting viewers to check out other Intel-related CE S content from the event. The presentation blends performance, form factor variety, and visual appeal, concluding with a nod to sponsor involvement and a prompt to watch additional CES coverage for a broader picture of 2018’s desktop innovations.

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