HP at CES 2022: Designing The Next Steps in Gaming With Revolutionary Experiences For All

HP Inc. revealed its newest gaming lineup with the revolutionary OMEN 45L Desktop, refined OMEN 25L Desktop, powerfully small footprint Victus by HP 15L Desktop, and HP’s first next-gen console ready OMEN 27u 4K Gaming Monitor. The company also updated its OMEN 16 and 17 Laptops and introduced a new coverage plan to help protect a player’s gaming ecosystem.

Gaming isn’t just growing, it’s a constantly evolving part of today’s culture that’s led to 2.7 billion people plugging in² – nearly 35% of the global population. Women are playing a critical part in the development and progression of this space, making up 60% of all new gamers². Meanwhile, 30% of new gamers are under 25² years of age, showing that it’s taken firm hold as a generational form of entertainment and social connection being passed down.

In fact, the social aspect behind gaming is a primary reason to play with 84% of gamers stating they play to connect with others of similar interests², 80% using gaming to meet new people², and 77% play games to say in touch with friends².

“With more people playing than ever before, gamers have never been more diverse or vocal for products that meet their needs in customization and personalization,” said Josephine Tan, Global Head and General Manager, Consumer PCs at HP Inc. “From our powerful desktop towers to our next-gen console-ready 4K monitor, and ultimate ecosystem coverage plan, our CES line-up was designed to keep gamers social, connected, and entertained with an amazing hardware and software ecosystem that reflects their individual needs.”

PROGRESSION IN DESKTOP GAMING

The OMEN 45L Desktop makes waves with a revolutionary patented CPU cooling solution dubbed the OMEN Cryo Chamber™¹. This compartment is situated up to 43mm³ above the main tower interior and houses up to a 360mm AiO liquid cooler, which results in CPU temperatures 6°C lower⁴ at full load over an identical model without this feature. It works by pulling in colder ambient air from outside the desktop to cool the radiator instead of utilizing air within the main interior actively heated by the CPU, GPU, and other components. For those who opt to go with a more traditional tower design, the recently released OMEN 40L Desktop has all the same configurability as its larger sibling, without the OMEN Cryo Chamber™¹ and one less 120mm fan, which results in a slightly smaller vertical footprint.

Additional OMEN 45L Desktop features:

• Supreme Performance: Watch virtual worlds come to life with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3090 GPU with 24GB GDDR6X memory or an AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT with all-new Infinity Cache technology, both with a unique OMEN visual design. Gameplay flows ultra-smooth with up to the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processors⁵ or 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X processors⁶ both top coated with Shin-Etsu MicroSi Extreme Thermal Paste. Comes shipped with Windows 11⁷ for the ultimate PC gaming experience.
• Top-Tier Components: Easily multitask games and a multitude of apps with up to 64GB of HyperX DDR4 3733 MHz memory and provide games the quick asset access they need with up to 2x 2TB WD Black™ M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs⁸ on top of additional storage support for 2x 2.5 SATA SSDs and 2x 3.5” SATA HDDs. Stable and reliable power flows into the PC with up to an 800W Cooler Master 80 PLUS Gold ATX PSU to keep the games running and the RGB cycling. Internals keep cool with 7x Cooler Master 120mm fans with support for ARGB lighting that can be controlled within OMEN Gaming Hub.
• Expansive Bliss: Upgrading components couldn’t be easier thanks to the toolless front and side panels with side cover lock to keep the panels secure. The chassis also supports up to a full ATX motherboard, a triple-slot full-length graphics card, and up to 200mm ATX PSU.
• Ultimate Control: Ships with OMEN Gaming Hub preinstalled to take advantage of powerful internal features like Undervolting⁹, Performance Mode, Network Booster, and System Vitals to help games run sublime. Additionally, access to other features, such as Coaching, Rewards, Oasis Live¹⁰, and OMEN Light Studio raise gaming experiences in new and exciting ways.

FULL DIY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Enthusiasts who love to DIY a computer from the ground up made up 19% of the total PC gaming hardware market¹¹ opposite branded systems and peripherals as little as two years ago. To support this critical segment, the OMEN 45L ATX Case – complete with the innovative OMEN Cryo Chamber™¹ – will be available to purchase in the coming weeks.

ENGINEERED FOR GAMING PERFORMANCE AND EXPANDABILITY

Introduced last spring, the OMEN 25L Desktop gave gamers a reimagined tower with refined thermals and a tool-less design in a tower that’s simple yet sleek. Today the aesthetic of the desktop is further enhanced with a much-requested Ceramic White color option – a first for an OMEN Desktop – along with an optional tempered glass side panel to highlight the gorgeous interior, which features RGB lighting via OMEN Gaming Hub. Thermals have been further improved with the addition of a 120mm front fan. As powerful as ever, gamers can breeze through the latest hits with graphics powered by up to the NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3080 or up to the AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT graphics card. When paired with the computing strength of up to the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors⁵, or up to the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors⁶, this desktop is ready to handle any game thrown at it.

ELEVATED GAMING FOR ANY LIFESTYLE

With the reveal of Victus by HP earlier this summer, gamers were introduced to a brand that focuses on helping anyone outplay the ordinary in their gaming adventures. The Victus by HP 15L Desktop is the line’s first desktop and features a compact design with two color options in Mica Silver and Ceramic White, along with the introduction of the eye-catching, customizable RGB “infinity mirror” logo that’s sure to make anyone stop and gaze.  Complete with stellar internal power with up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 Ti or up to the AMD Radeon™ RX 6600 XT graphics card. Meanwhile, new 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors⁵, or up to the latest AMD Ryzen™7 5000 G-series processors⁶ and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM ensure players won’t skip a beat.

CONSOLE READY IN GLORIOUS 4K

The OMEN 27u 4K Gaming Monitor debuts as both OMEN’s first HDMI 2.1 and first next-gen console plug-and-play ready gaming monitor. The 4K gaming market is rapidly expanding with year-over-year growth of 257% in the USA, 237% in APJ, and 185% in EMEA¹³, while 6 out of 10 gamers check if their monitors are compatible with their console during the purchasing process¹⁴. With 47% of all gaming monitors projected to be 144Hz in 2021¹⁵, this monitor delivers on the growing standard with a 1ms refresh rate, all while rocking the beauty that comes with 4K UHD gaming. Extended features and details include:

• Spectacular Visuals: Forget about screen tearing with AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology¹⁶ yielding low latency with wide adaptive refresh rate¹⁷ Get immersed in the action and view livelier and more colorful gameplay via IPS oxide panel technology with VESA DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 95%, 450 nits brightness¹⁸, and true 8-bit color to see games as developers intended.
• Next-Gen Console Ready: Quickly play critically acclaimed PS5 and Xbox Series X exclusive titles in the best looking way with support for 4K¹⁹, 120 Hz¹⁸, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 by simply connecting them to the monitor with an HDMI 2.1 cable and powering up. The Nintendo Switch has likewise supported at its max-capable specifications. Quick and simple console gaming is further enhanced with integrated speakers coming to an OMEN monitor for the first time so players can get right into the game.
• Play More Relaxed: This is the first monitor from OMEN to come with a four-sided micro-bezel design, giving the screen a stellar overall footprint to increase game immersion while being perfect for multiple display setups. It also comes with HP Eye Ease with Eyesafe® certification¹⁸ to reduce eye strain while playing.

PORTABLE GAMING JUST POWERED UP

OMEN 16 and OMEN 17 laptops are both receiving major upgrades with the addition of the latest GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs. Additionally, the laptops are being upgraded to the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors.

SAY GOODBYE TO THE GAME OVER

The HP Ultimate Gaming Coverage Plan, powered by Servify, keeps players gaming with the protection they need against accidental damage, along with mechanical and electrical breakdown for gaming PCs, accessories, and consoles from major gaming brands. Available now for $19.99 per month, it’s the industry’s only brand-agnostic gaming ecosystem coverage plan and comes with coverge up to $4,000, a per claim limit of $2,000, no deductible or hidden fees, and the freedom to cancel at any time.²⁰

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WE’RE ALL GAMERS

Our gaming partners over at HyperX have likewise announced some spectacular new gaming products at CES, including the HyperX™ Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset with up to 300 hours of battery life²¹.

For more information about the OMEN ecosystem of gaming PCs, displays and accessories, visit: omen.com

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY²²

• OMEN by HP 45L Gaming Desktop PC is expected to be available January 5^th via HP.com and soon at Best Buy for a starting price of $1,899.99.
• OMEN by HP 25L Gaming Desktop PC is expected to be available this Spring via HP.com and other retailers. Pricing will be available closer to product availability.
• Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop PC is expected to be available by February via HP.com and other retailers. Pricing will be available closer to product availability.
• OMEN by HP 27u 4K Gaming Monitor is expected to be available this Spring via HP.com and other retailers for a starting price of $699.99.
• OMEN by HP 16 Gaming Laptop is expected to be available by March via HP.com and other retailers. Pricing will be available closer to product availability.
• OMEN by HP 17 Gaming Laptop is expected to be available by March via HP.com and other retailers. Pricing will be available closer to product availability.
• HP Ultimate Gaming Coverage Plan is expected to be available From January 4^th via HP.com for $19.99 per month.

¹  Utility Patents: International publication no. WO2020/122927. US: Pending, Application no. 17/059570. EU: Pending, Application no. 18942730.5. Design Patents: US: Pending, Application no. US29/722792. China: Allowed, not yet granted, Application no. CN202030428098.7. EU: Granted, Patent nos. 007844337-0001, -0002, -0003, -0004, -0005, -0006 (different embodiments). UK: Granted, Patent nos. 9007844337-0001, -0002, -0003, -0004, -0005, -0006 (different embodiments)

²  Accenture’s “Gaming: The Next Super Platform” 2021 report

³  Cyro chamber and Main chassis are 32mm (Minimum) and 43mm (Maximum).

⁴  Tested at 25°C using a 120mm Cooler Master liquid cooler vs. OMEN 40L desktop with the exact same configuration.

⁵  Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system, processor, and other system components; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. HP and Intel have not tested and do not warrant, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. HP and Intel have not tested, and do not warranty, the operation of other system components beyond their industry standard specifications. HP and Intel assume no responsibility that the processor and other system components, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. 4. 120mm & 240mm AIO liquid coolers are HP configurable. 360mm AIO liquid cooler is end-user upgradable.

⁶  Multi-core is designed to improve the performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from the use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.

⁷  Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software, or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows is automatically updated and enabled. High-speed internet and Microsoft account required. ISP fees may apply, and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com. This PC comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered in late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require specific hardware. See aka.ms/windows11-spec.

⁸  For solid-state drives, 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on the operating environment. Up to 35GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software Data is split across both drives and may become inaccessible in the event of a drive failure.

⁹  Only available on Intel SKU. The Undervolting feature provided by OMEN Gaming Hub is based on APIs provided by Intel Extreme Utility (XTU) for voltage adjustment.

¹⁰  OASIS is available as a free download from the Microsoft Store. Internet service required and not included.

¹¹  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200211005279/en/Jon-Peddie-Research-Finds-PC-Gaming-Hardware-Market-Growth-Stable

¹²  Sustainable content percentages vary by product. The recycled plastic content percentage is based on the definition set in the IEEE 1680.1-2018 standard.

¹³  HP Gaming D&A Study 2020

¹⁴  Based on HP external study. “Console X PC Displays”. US, Europe, Asia. July 2021

¹⁵  Arnault E, et al. Phototoxic Action Spectrum on a Retinal Pigment Epithelium Model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Exposed to Sunlight Normalized Conditions. PLOS ONE. August 23, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0071398. [Accessed December 3, 2019]

¹⁶  FreeSync™ Premium Pro is only available when it is connected on Display Port or HDMI with HDR capabilities and game support. FreeSync is an AMD® technology enabled on FHD, QHD, and HDR displays and is designed to eliminate stuttering and/or tearing in games and videos by locking a display’s refresh rate to the frame rate of the graphics card. HDR does not require HDR monitors; the driver can be set in native mode when FreeSync Premium Pro supported content is detected. Otherwise, HDR content requires that the system be configured with a fully HDR-ready content chain. Mandatory low framerate compensation and at least 120Hz refresh rate, AMD Radeon Graphics and/or AMD A-Series APU-compliant monitor with DisplayPort/HDMI Adaptive-Sync required. AMD 15.11 Crimson driver (or newer) required to support FreeSync over HDMI. Adaptive refresh rates vary by monitor. More information is available at www.amd.com/freesync. AMD FreeSync™ technology requires AMD Radeon™ graphics and a display that supports FreeSync technology as certified by AMD. AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology adds requirements of mandatory low framerate compensation and at least 120 Hz refresh rate at minimum FHD. AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology adds requirements for the display to meet AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compliance tests. See www.amd.com/freesync for complete details. Confirm capability with your system manufacturer before purchase. GD-127

¹⁷  All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.

¹⁸  DisplayPort recommended for maximum performance.

¹⁹  4K UHD content required to view full 4K UHD images.

²⁰  See Terms of Service for details: https://img.servify.in/application/web/hpcare/Plan-Documents/HP-Ultimate-Gaming-Coverage-Plan-TCs.pdf

²¹  Tested at 50% headphone volume. Battery life varies depending upon usage.

²²  Pricing from HP.com, subject to change without notice. Retailer pricing may vary.

Source: HP