HP Unveils New Customizable Gaming Solutions at Gamescom 2024
HP Inc. unveiled a new lineup of gaming products under its OMEN and HyperX brands at Gamescom 2024, pushing the boundaries of customization and performance in gaming hardware. The latest offerings include the first customized OMEN gaming PC featuring OMEN brand components and the next-generation HyperX USB gaming microphone, designed to give gamers a personalized and immersive experience.
OMEN 35L: A New Era of Custom Gaming Computers
The highlight of HP’s new offerings is the OMEN 35L, a gaming PC that combines powerful performance with plenty of customization options. The OMEN 35L is designed with industry-standard components that allow for future upgrades, catering to gamers who prioritize both performance and the ability to personalize their systems. Key features of the OMEN 35L include:
- Premium AI functionality: OMEN 35L is equipped with powerful processor options, including AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700G and Intel® Core™ i7-14700F, paired with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 GPU. These components ensure that the system can handle the necessary programs and deliver AI-powered images.
- Future-Ready Design: With features like the OMEN Liquid Cooler with LCD screen, OMEN PSU (850W/1000W), and 120mm OMEN fans, the OMEN 35L is designed to support future upgrades, ensuring gamers can keep their systems up-to-date.
- Advanced Cooling System: OMEN 35L features a thermal design with 2x140mm ARGB fans and a 240mm liquid cooling system, which improves airflow and heat capacity, keeping the system cool during extended gaming sessions.
The OMEN 35L is available now on HP.com, with prices starting at $1,299.99 for the AMD version and $1,369.99 for the Intel version.
Next Generation Audio with HyperX QuadCast 2 microphones
HP also introduced the HyperX QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S, the latest iterations of its popular USB gaming microphones. These microphones are designed to deliver studio-quality sound and offer many customization options, making them ideal for broadcasters, podcasters and gamers. The QuadCast 2 offers 24-bit/96kHz fidelity, while the QuadCast 2 S boasts 32-bit/192kHz fidelity and more than 100 customizable arGB LEDs, which can be adjusted using HyperX’s NGENUITY software.
The HyperX QuadCast 2 is available now for $149.99, while the QuadCast 2 S will be available in November for $199.99.
Wireless Gaming with the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless Keyboard
In addition to the microphone, HP introduced the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless, a customized wireless gaming keyboard. This keyboard includes the longest battery life in its class, lasting up to 80 hours with the backlight on and up to 1,500 hours with the backlight off. The keyboard’s interchangeable top plates, badges, and switches allow gamers to match the keyboard’s aesthetic to their personal style.
The HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless will be available in October for $229.99, with the top plate available separately for $49.99.
Expanding Gaming Horizons with the OMEN Gaming Hub
HP continues to expand the capabilities of its OMEN Gaming Hub (OGH), which now includes new integration with Google Play Games on PC. This partnership allows users to access a wide range of mobile and native PC games through OGH, providing a seamless cross-platform gaming experience.
Pricing and Availability
- OMEN 35L with AMD Ryzen™: Available now on HP.com starting at $1,299.99.
- OMEN 35L with Intel processors: Available now at HP.com starting at $1,369.99.
- HyperX QuadCast 2: Available now at HyperX.com for $149.99.
- HyperX QuadCast 2 S: Available in November for $199.99.
- HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless: Available in October for $229.99.
- HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Top Plate: Available now at HyperX.com for $49.99.