Thank you to MSI for sending us here to Computex this year and also thank you to Linda.com. First up at Zotac, we have a new ZBOX mainly designed behind their Steam machine that we actually saw at PAX East but now with more customizability in mind with the steam machine it was all one package this one is customizable.
Also, thanks for having us here at Computex this year. Our first product to show off is a new ZBOX. We've been working on this project for a while, and we're excited to finally share it with you. As you may know, our previous Steam machine was a single unit that included everything you needed to get started with gaming. However, we wanted to make it easier for customers to upgrade and customize their system over time.
With the new ZBOX, we've taken a different approach. Instead of a single, self-contained unit, we're offering a more modular design that allows customers to swap out individual components as needed. This not only makes it easier to upgrade, but also gives us the flexibility to offer different configurations and options for our customers.
The ZBOX is available in two main models: one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage, and another with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of SSD storage. The more basic model will have two 2.5-inch drive slots and two memory slots like laptop style SODIMM memory GDR3 slots. It will also come with an Intel Broadwell 5200U processor, an NVIDIA GTX 970M graphics card, and a range of other components.
One of the key features that sets the ZBOX apart from our previous Steam machine is its design language. We've gone for a completely new look, with an all-black finish and LED lighting around the power button on the front. This not only makes the system look more premium, but also helps to give it a more futuristic feel.
Now, let's take a closer look at some of the other components that make up the ZBOX. On the inside, you'll find the same NVIDIA GTX 970M graphics card that we've used in our previous Steam machine. However, this time around we're offering four different variants of the card: the reference model, the Amp Edition with a triple-fan cooler, the Omega Edition with dual-blade fans, and finally the Extreme Edition with custom lighting.
Each of these editions offers something unique, from the Amp Edition's triple-fan cooling system to the Extreme Edition's custom lighting. We've also included an SD card reader, microphone jack, and headphone jack on the back of the system, as well as Wi-Fi antenna, four HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports.
The power plug is located on the side of the system, along with a 19V, 3.9A power adapter. We've also included an Ethernet cable and a set of user manuals to help customers get started.
Now that we've covered some of the details of the ZBOX, let's take a look at the specs sheet below:
ZBOX Specs:
* Processor: Intel Broadwell 5200U
* Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970M (four variants available)
* RAM: 8GB or 4GB
* Storage: 128GB or 64GB SSD
* Connectivity: SD card reader, microphone jack, headphone jack, Wi-Fi antenna, four HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and power plug
* Cooling System: Triple-fan cooler (Amp Edition), dual-blade fans (Omega Edition), or custom lighting (Extreme Edition)
We're excited to offer this new ZBOX at Computex this year, and we hope it will help us meet the growing demand for high-performance gaming systems. As always, thank you to MSI for partnering with us on this project.
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Thank you again to MSI and Linda.com for their support, and we look forward to seeing what else this year's Computex has in store for us.