Technology glossary
A generation of the system memory used while a computer is running.
Capacity, transfer rate and module format are different specifications. Laptop SO-DIMMs and desktop UDIMMs do not use the same physical slot.
5600 MT/s expresses transfers per second. Operating speed depends on the processor, motherboard and installed modules.
Laptops · 2026
An entry-level gaming laptop with discrete NVIDIA graphics in a 15.3-inch body. This model code has a Ryzen 7 250, an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 and a 115 W TGP, 16 GB of socketed DDR5 and a 512 GB SSD. The chassis is plastic, weight starts at 2.1 kg and there is no card reader. Independent tests praise the 1920 x 1200 display and the cooling, while noting fan noise, the speakers and the 512 GB of storage as limits.
Desktop computers · 2026
The ROG G1000 is a large 104-liter tower. This Canadian-code configuration has a Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a ROG GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 2 × 32 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB SSD. The CPU’s 420 mm liquid cooler sits in its own compartment, and the GPU and power supply have their own airflow zones. Standard parts make it upgradable. The 40 kg weight and the holographic side fan are worth planning around.
Laptops · 2026
The 18-inch G18 is a large laptop for desk-based gaming and creative work. This version combines Mini LED, 16 GB graphics memory and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Its 3.2 kg chassis and 380 W adapter matter for daily travel. Other G815 configurations use IPS displays and different ports.
Desktop computers · 2026
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and desktop RTX 5070 Ti configuration of HP's 2026 prebuilt gaming desktop. It offers a 240 mm liquid cooler, an 850 W 80 Plus Gold fully modular PSU, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE. Reviews praise 1440p gaming and creative performance and low temperatures; limited upgrade room and ports capped at 10 Gbit/s draw criticism.
Laptops · 2026
The 16-inch Raider 16 Max HX is a gaming and creative laptop built around up to 300 W of combined CPU and GPU power. This version pairs an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7, a 240 Hz OLED display and a 400 W adapter. RAM and SSD sit in slots, and a second M.2 slot is left empty. At about 2.6 kg plus the 400 W adapter it is not easy to carry; the same family also includes IPS and smaller-GPU versions.
Desktop computers · 2026
A prebuilt gaming desktop sold in NZXT's own H5 Flow case with an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor and a desktop GeForce RTX 5070 (12 GB). It comes with 32 GB of DDR5-6000 memory, a 2 TB NVMe SSD, 240 mm liquid cooling and a 750 W 80 Plus Gold power supply. With an ATX motherboard and standard-size parts it suits upgrades to the graphics card, memory and storage; however, NZXT's documentation does not name the brand of the motherboard or the graphics card.
Laptops · 2025
ASUS's 16-inch high-end gaming laptop. It pairs the Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU running up to 175 W, a 240 Hz Mini LED panel and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Memory and SSDs can be swapped through a tool-less bottom cover. Tests praise the display and performance; loud fans, a smudge-prone plastic base and short battery life draw criticism.
Desktop computers · 2025
The OMEN 35L is HP's prebuilt gaming desktop. This configuration has a Ryzen 9 9900X3D, a desktop RTX 5080, 64 GB of DDR5, a 2 TB SSD, a 240 mm liquid cooler and a 1000 W 80 Plus Gold power supply. Standard parts such as the microATX board and ATX power supply ease upgrades; there is no USB4/Thunderbolt, and reaching the second SSD slot can mean removing the graphics card.
Laptops · 2025
The OMEN MAX 16 is HP's 16-inch high-end gaming laptop. This configuration pairs a Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7, a 240 Hz IPS display, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two accessible RAM and M.2 slots. Tests confirm strong gaming performance; high CPU temperatures under load, short battery life and the 2.7 kg weight are the main limits.
Desktop computers · 2025
This 34-liter prebuilt desktop pairs a Core Ultra 9 285K with the desktop RTX 5080. Its standard configuration has two RAM modules totaling 64 GB and two separate 1 TB SSDs. Four RAM and four SSD slots allow expansion, but total slots do not mean empty slots. At around 18 kg, it suits a permanent setup.
Desktop computers · 2025
The Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US is the Ryzen 9 9900X and desktop RTX 5070 version of MSI’s prebuilt gaming desktop. It comes with 32 GB of DDR5, a 2 TB Gen4 NVMe SSD, a 360 mm liquid cooler, a 750 W 80 Plus Gold power supply and Wi-Fi 6E; because the parts are standard, the graphics card, memory and storage can be upgraded. Best Buy owners praise quiet operation and gaming at high settings; a few say EXPO must be enabled in the BIOS for memory to reach its rated speed.
Desktop computers · 2025
The Aegis ZS2 C9NVV-1277US is MSI's prebuilt gaming desktop with a 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X, a desktop RTX 5080, 64 GB of DDR5, a 2 TB NVMe SSD, a 360 mm liquid cooler and an 850 W 80 Plus Gold power supply. It has Wi-Fi 6E and 1 Gbit Ethernet, but no Thunderbolt or USB4 port. Owners praise the cooling and cable routing and note that the motherboard is limited in expansion and layout.
Laptops · 2025
The Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-211US is the US RTX 5070 Laptop GPU version of MSI’s mid-range gaming laptop: a Core Ultra 7 255HX, a 240 Hz QHD+ IPS-level display, 32 GB of DDR5 in two slots and two M.2 slots, one of them PCIe 5.0. The GPU can reach 115 W with Dynamic Boost. On Notebookcheck’s Core Ultra 9 sample, the display was bright and free of PWM; the single USB-C port, 8 GB of video memory and hot exhaust air were criticised.
Laptops · 2025
The Katana 15 HX B14WFK-487 is the European RTX 5060 Laptop GPU version of MSI’s budget-minded 15.6-inch gaming laptop. It has a Core i7-14650HX, an 8 GB GDDR7 GPU that reaches 115 W with Dynamic Boost, a 144 Hz Full HD IPS-level display, 16 GB of DDR5 in two slots and a 512 GB NVMe SSD; the USB-C port supports DisplayPort and 100 W charging. An independent review found gaming performance strong for the price even at 1440p, and criticised fan noise, the plastic chassis and short battery life while gaming.
Desktop computers · 2025
The MPG Infinite X3 AI is MSI's prebuilt gaming desktop built from standard ATX parts. This configuration has a Core Ultra 7 265KF, a desktop RTX 5070 Ti, 360 mm liquid cooling and an 850 W Gold power supply, with three of four M.2 slots and two memory slots left free.
Laptops · 2025
The Titan 18 HX AI is MSI's top-end 18-inch desktop-replacement laptop. This configuration has a Core Ultra 9 285HX, a 24 GB RTX 5090 Laptop GPU running at up to 175 W, 96 GB of DDR5 and three SSDs totalling 6 TB. It adds a 4K-class Mini LED screen, a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Reviews find sustained performance very high but heat and fan noise noticeable in the fastest modes; at 3.6 kg it is built for power rather than portability.
Laptops · 2025
The Vector 16 HX AI is MSI's 16-inch performance laptop. This configuration pairs a Core Ultra 9 275HX with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU running up to 175 W, 32 GB of replaceable DDR5 and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Reviews find gaming performance strong for the class and fan noise pronounced in the higher modes.