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Nvidia GeForce GTX Battlebox systems aim to push 4K gaming

by Mark Tyson on 2 October 2013, 11:00

Tags: NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), PC

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Nvidia has announced that it is working with “hand-picked system builders” worldwide to create “a new breed of gaming machine” capable to 4K gaming and getting the most out of up and coming AAA titles like Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.

The new program will certify PCs with the special GeForce GTX Battlebox seal of approval. Such systems must feature specs Nvidia describes as follows; “Each GeForce GTX Battlebox performance powerhouse features GeForce GTX 780 and GTX TITANs GPUs in 2 and 3-Way SLI configurations, supported by Intel i7 CPUs, advanced cooling systems, high-speed DDR3 RAM to assist with overclocking, and the latest high-speed SSDs.” These specifications will make the machine ready for 4K gaming, claims Nvidia, which will be “the next big thing for enthusiast PC gamers”.

Nvidia also informs us that the chosen system builders will be creating a complete package by offering 4K monitors at the point of sale. While currently users have the singular choice of the 31.5-inch ASUS PQ321QE 4K monitor, we are told that “a host of new models to choose from in the near future”.

A new Nvidia SLI bridge is supplied with Battlebox systems, this “highly desirable” bridge features an illuminating claw motif, matching the illuminating GeForce GTX logo on each of your graphics cards. See above.

To wrap up Nvidia says that these custom built Battleboxes are the perfect choice for the DIY-averse PC gamer. The systems will use “premium materials and components, wrapped up in customised cases with excellent airflow and modder-esque cable braiding and routing”.  Nvidia has listed the UK and Northern Europe Battlebox partners and its partners in North America separately.

Here in the UK Scan’s 3XS Z87 Cyclone SLI is listed as a certified GeForce GTX Battlebox "military-grade gaming" system. This machine features an Intel Core i7 4770K overclocked to 4.6GHz, 2 x 3GB EVGA GeForce GTX 780, 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2,133MHz, Asus RoG Maximus IV Formula motherboard, 500GB Samsung Evo SSD, Water-cooled CPU, motherboard and graphics cards. It costs from £3,479.99 without the monitor.



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This just sounds like it is doomed to failure, I'd think anybody with the dosh to buy a system like this would be a pc enthusiast and most pc enthusiasts build there own systems.

This just smells like some idea dreamed up by a board member to show investors they are thinking of new ways to increase income.
DemonHighwayman
This just sounds like it is doomed to failure, I'd think anybody with the dosh to buy a system like this would be a pc enthusiast and most pc enthusiasts build there own systems.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree. If massively overpriced pre-built gaming rigs from the past have taught enthusiasts anything, it is that there are plenty of people out there who have far more money than sense.

EDIT: because I fluffed the quote tags
DemonHighwayman
This just sounds like it is doomed to failure, I'd think anybody with the dosh to buy a system like this would be a pc enthusiast and most pc enthusiasts build there own systems.
Hmm, there will always be someone out there wanting to spend his trading floor bonus and this'd be an ideal way to do it. And arguably more fun than a Rolex. ;) For the rest of us I guess it sits as a mark to aim for - at a (lot) less cost of course.
DemonHighwayman
This just smells like some idea dreamed up by a board member to show investors they are thinking of new ways to increase income.
PR department at work I think. Just waiting for the “NVidia-based off-the-shelf systems deliver the higher performance in AAA titles” PR releases.

Actually I've got a question about the basis of this. I'm quite happy using an itty-bitty 22“ monitor at 1080p res. Assuming I'm not planning to either mount a monitor on the wall, or move the PC to the living room - what's the big deal about 4K gaming? To my jaundiced eye it looks like something that's like climbing Mount Everest - we do it purely because we CAN, rather than it having any inherent benefit.

Oh, and the chances of ME getting a 30”+ monitor (unless it was for the works PC) is tending to zero, SWMBO would tap dance on my head! :( And I guess that means that 4K gaming isn't going to be for me.
To be honest, you'd be better off configuring your own somewhere like DinoPC or Cyberpower.
4k Gaming is looking a mighty expensive proposition - you are looking at £1200 minimum to get a rig up and running and then of course you have to buy the games … this looks like it will be one for the gaming enthusiasts and not for joe public.

Certainly looks like a niche market and not mainstream and that is not a great sign for the integration of 4k.