CES 2016 was visited by Vortex, which presented an interesting model of a gaming computer, MSI Vortex, at a separate booth. Its cooling system, like many design elements, strongly resembles the Apple Mac Pro. The most powerful radiators provide continuous air circulation, hot streams are removed from the case. But the main thing is that the computer is very compact, the volume of the structure is about 6.5 liters.
Powerful MSI Vortex Gaming Computer Showcased at CES 2016
CES 2016 was visited by Vortex, which presented an interesting model of a gaming computer at a separate stand - . Its cooling system, like many design elements, strongly resembles the Apple Mac Pro. The most powerful radiators provide continuous air circulation, hot streams are removed from the case. But the main thing is that the computer is very compact, the volume of the structure is about 6.5 liters.
The device is controlled by a microprocessor Intel Core i7-6700K. Inside there are two video cards GeForce GTX 980 operating in SLI mode. This provides improved performance and good FPS in graphics-intensive games. Given the number of slots for RAM, you can install up to 64 GB of RAM in the case! In order to reduce the chipset, DDR4 SO-DIMM slots were used.
The hardware is cooled through the Silent Storm Cooling system, which consists of several elements. And at Apple computer Mac Pro, recall, there is only one working fan. Representatives of Vortex promised that their new product will have a low noise level, even at maximum CPU usage. At CES 2016, performance was demonstrated in 3DMark 11, where MSI Vortex scored 21K points! The result is great, although the tests themselves are several years out of date. It is difficult to judge the performance in modern games, but the picture will be at a good level.
The collaboration between MSI and Vortex has produced an interesting result. Previously, only Apple could boast such a powerful iron, enclosed in a compact body. A separate PC version is planned, including an Intel Core i5 chip and two GeForce GTX 960M graphics cards with 3D support. This modification is considered "budget", but its cost will be about $2000! The price of the top-end unit is not reported by the manufacturer. The device will go on sale in the near future.
With the advent of the first computer, people embarked on the path of great achievements and discoveries. Technique began to change at an unimaginable speed. In just a couple of decades, the adaptations familiar to us became relics. So, for example, quite recently the whole world used CDs to the fullest and did not know anything else. Now, after some 10 years or even less, it is easier to upload information to a USB drive. What's more, many modern laptops don't even have floppy drives.
Speaking of technical specifications computers, it is difficult to determine the most powerful device definitively, because tomorrow some well-known brand will already release a more advanced device. Let us try, at least approximately, to find out which this moment the most best computers in the world.
Giants in the world of technology - mega powerful computers
Everyone knows that computers are capable of performing thousands of operations simultaneously. If people did it manually, then the results would have to wait several years. It would be especially difficult for those who work in the field related to space. In order not to waste the time of talented scientists on endless calculations, as well as to carry out a lot of useful and difficult operations in other areas, the greatest minds of the world created the following most powerful computers in the world:
Chinese Tianhe-2 or "milky way"
The performance is 33.86 petaflops! It can handle 34 quadrillion operations per second. Space exploration, climate change analysis and larger tasks - that's what such a computer is intended for. The basis for this miracle of technology was Intel Xeon processors. Tianhe-2 consists of 16 thousand nodes, has 3.12 million computing cores and 1.4 petabytes random access memory. The supercomputer is controlled by Kylin Linux and consumes as much as 17.8 megawatts.
American Titan
Another powerful Titan unit, created at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the Department of Energy. It is designed for a considerable 20 petaflops, which allows you to perform a quadrillion operations in 1 second. The company Cray, which is developing Titan, has already announced its total cost - $ 100 million. The task for this monster will be the modernization of complex energy systems.
Interesting! There are other powerful machines of a similar plan in the world. For example, one of these high-tech computers IBM ROADRUNNER has a power much less than the leader Tianhe-2 - only 1,026 petaflops. But even this power gives it the ability to perform as many operations as 6 billion people would have to perform for 46 years (!). Now imagine the value of the champion of our ranking.
Hyper Cosmos Z
This is the most powerful gaming computer in Russia. This giant can be purchased by any gamer who is ready to pay a very tidy sum for a miracle of technology - almost 800 thousand rubles, which is equal to about 15 thousand dollars. By the way, HyperPC, which produces such units, warns that their highest operating speed greatly affects the human body, causing motion sickness and complete loss of orientation. But if this does not bother you, then check out the characteristics of the most powerful gaming computer in the Russian Federation :
- 2 graphics cards: GeForce GTX TITAN Z: 24 GB GDDR5, 11520 cores, speed - 7 Gb / s.
- 6-core processor: Intel Core i7 4960X Extreme (overclocking up to 4700 Mhz).
- Motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE IV Black Edition.
- RAM: 64Gb DDR3 2133Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum.
- 2 hard drives: for 1 Tb and for 8 Tb.
Analyzing the incredible performance of Hyper Cosmos Z, we can safely say that it is also the most powerful personal computer. In principle, any admirer of such technology can buy it and not even use it in games. But in this case, this mighty machine will simply stand idle. Remember that you need to wisely use all the features of such PCs.
Do you know how much the most expensive computer costs?
Whatever the "stuffing" of your unit, you can always make it exclusive. So, for example, the most expensive computers in the world are Zeus Computer Jupiter Platinum PC and Gold PC. The platinum model costs $742,500 and the gold model costs $560,000! And not to say that they are especially powerful, but the materials from which such beauties were made are precious. Gold, platinum and diamonds adorn the case of every high-end computer. By the way, they were created in 2008. But it outperforms the Jupiters in price by the laptop of the London company Luvaglio, which can be purchased for as little as $ 1 million. It is also made of precious metals and encrusted with diamonds and other stones. What people do not go to satisfy their desires.
Today the gaming industry is booming. Mankind, instead of conquering space, is increasingly immersed in the world of computer games. Modern computers are improving only in this direction. What should a modern, powerful personal computer look like that can run the latest toys?
Let's try to understand this issue using data regarding the requirements for applications released in 2015 - 2016. For example, let's consider the Tom Clancy's: Division shooter, the X-Com 2 strategy, and the bestseller GTA V. How should a powerful personal computer look like?
Choosing an operating system
From this point we started not by chance. On the one hand, it is obvious that the games that came out in 2016 should only function on new operating systems. These today are Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. At the same time, the licensed "eight" more and more insistently offers users to upgrade to Windows 10 every day. "Seven" in practice takes more personal computer resources for itself.
Even the most powerful gaming computer in the world will suffer if it has to give almost 2.5 GB of RAM to the operating system, and this does not include antiviruses and other minor, but rather important utilities. Tenth version of the operating Windows systems requires even more resources from the computer's resources. When reading the requirements for the game, you must not forget to add to them those capacities that are necessary to maintain the system's performance.
RAM
Quite often, when reading reviews of all kinds of computer games, you can stumble upon comments in which players say that even if the system fully complies with all requirements, the game still slows down. We have already figured out that such problems can most likely be associated with the waste of resources on the operating system. But this is not always the case. For example, let's take the game GTA V. The requirements for the device clearly state that you need 8 GB of RAM.
However, at the same time, FPS sags for half of the players. This, of course, can be associated with both the processor and the video card. In practice, it shows that the greatest effect can be achieved by increasing the amount of RAM to 16 GB. Although this size will not be top-end, it will make it possible to run even demanding computer games on your machine without any problems.
CPU
The most controversial parameter computer system. This device on the one hand, it can be overclocked to fairly high rates, but on the other hand, it can be noted that even with a complete mismatch given parameter PC games can be run at high settings. Majority modern applications quad-core processors are included in the requirements. So, for example, the "Division" asks for an i7-3770 with a frequency of 3.4 MHz, X-COM-2 - requires any model similar in terms of cores and frequency.
The computing power of a personal computer plays an important role in this. When purchasing a computer with a margin for the future, you should pay attention to processors that have at least 6 cores. Of course, they will cost four times more than the models mentioned earlier. So, for example, a six-core i7-4960X processor costs about 90,000 rubles. The cost of the i7-3770 is approximately 25,000.
video card
The main component of any modern computer is the graphics card. The main role here will be played not so much by the size of the memory as by the clock frequency. Any powerful gaming computer should be equipped with a graphics card that can quickly process the graphics component. However, it must also support all modern technologies on information processing. In this case, a large amount of memory can be a nice bonus. The recommended requirements in the games we are considering come down to GeForce GTX 970, 770, 660 video cards. In general, these models practically do not differ from each other.
If you want to build a powerful personal computer, then an old GTX 660 graphics card will be enough for you. With it, you can run most computer games at high settings. If you want to get the maximum effect, it is better to choose something newer. Here the range of products is not limited. Choose best option available from a variety of models from different manufacturers. The choice quite often stands between the frequency of video memory and the amount computing processors. If you are an expert in the field computer technology, it is better to prefer more processors. The frequency can almost always be overclocked to a higher value.
Additionally
It is worth talking separately about secondary equipment. First of all, if you want to build a powerful personal computer, then check how much power your device will consume. Based on this characteristic, you need to choose a power supply. If the device does not provide enough power, the equipment will not function properly. You also need to purchase HDD large capacity. In our time, one terabyte is already a little, given the amount of multimedia content that is stored on users' computers. Computer games usually occupy 50-60 GB. Of course choose the size hard drive is up to you, but you definitely shouldn't buy devices with a capacity of less than 2 TB.
Gamer's Dream
Now let's talk about the most powerful computers that any gamers probably dream of. Unfortunately, in this case, the price-quality parameters will be directly proportional. The most powerful personal computer will also be the most expensive. For example, consider the Hyper Cosmos X gaming PC. It uses an i7-5960X octa-core processor with a frequency of 3 MHz. The amount of RAM is 64 GB. The device uses DDR4 memory. As a video card, four GeForce GTX TITAN X cards with 12GB of video memory are used. The disk space is 10 GB. To power this entire system, a 1500W power supply is used. Such a computer costs almost 900,000 rubles. If you halve the amount of RAM and remove three extra video cards, the cost of the device will almost halve. The performance of the device will not be reduced by any FPS even in latest games. Similar assemblies are sold quite successfully today.
Power
You can talk as much as you like about gaming home computers and their cost, but the most powerful PCs in the world are not gaming platforms at all, but supercomputers for scientific research. The performance of such devices in comparison with the equipment presented in store windows cannot even be estimated. They are designed for completely different purposes. Ranking is published every six months similar devices. To evaluate their parameters, such a concept as "flops" is used. It refers to the number of floating point operations performed in one second. The first computer had a performance of 500 flops. Today is ordinary home computer demonstrates performance in the hundreds of gigaflops.
Many users personal computers prefer to assemble their machines themselves from components purchased separately. But for this you need to have a certain level of knowledge, besides, ready-made computers have recently become more affordable. It is easier to buy a ready-made computer, besides, you can choose a monoblock in which motherboard and the monitor are placed in one case.
In this article, we have collected the best computers of 2017. But note that not all of them can be improved and modified. But first, let's talk about what is important to consider when choosing a computer and what parameters to pay attention to.
Desktop computers have a certain advantage over laptops. They can be fitted with more powerful processor, several video cards and much better cooling is configured. But your choice will very much depend on what you are going to use the device for. If you are only going to surf the Internet and edit documents, then you do not need top-end processors, video cards and memory. Most budget computers can fit here.
But if you are a gaming computer, then you already need to take into account a huge number of factors. Such a machine will cost at least $600. Budget computers usually have up to 4 GB of RAM, Intel processor Core i3, Celeron or Pentium and hard drive up to 500GB. Gaming computers top level already ships with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors or AMD's top processors like Ryzen.
The best computers of 2018
And now let's look at the best computers of 2018. Not all of them make sense to use the Linux operating system, but this does not make them worse.
1. Dell XPS Tower Special Edition
- CPU: Intel Core i5 or Core i7;
- Graphic arts: AMD Radeon RX 480 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10180;
- HDD: HDD 1 TB or SSD 500 GB;
- Connection: Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
- Dimensions: 7.09 x 14.02 x 15.22;
- Price: $ 1686.
Pros: compact, minimalistic design;
Minuses: RAM is not ideal for VR;
Although the Dell XPS Tower Special Edition looks like a regular computer, it comes with one of the highest performing graphics cards from AMD or NVIDIA, as well as a powerful SkyLake generation processor and 8GB of RAM. Despite the simple case design, this is a very powerful gaming computer.
2. Surface Studio
The best computer of 2018 for designers and artists.
- CPU: Intel Core i5 or Core i7;
- Graphic arts: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M (4GB GDDR5 VRAM);
- RAM: 32 GB DDR4;
- HDD: HDD 2 TB or SSD 500 GB;
- Connection: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0;
- Camera: 5MP Windows Hello camera
- Dimensions: 25.09 x 17.27 x 0.44;
- Price: $2900.
Pros: The best decision for digital drawings;
Minuses: all ports are located at the back, the price is too high.
Microsoft doesn't seem to care what other manufacturers do. The Surface Studio costs a lot more than its Dell competitor and doubles that of the HP Envy AIO 27. But it does support the Surface Pen and 10-point multi-touch. It's much more than just a gaming PC.
The PixelSense display has a diagonal of 28 inches and a resolution of 4500 x 3000 pixels. And the fact that the computer is made in monoblock form factor makes it even more compact and versatile.
3. Apple iMac with 5K Retina display
Stylish, multifunctional computer with an excellent screen from Apple.
- CPU: Intel Dual-Core i5 - Quad-Core i7;
- Graphic arts: Intel Iris Graphics 6000;
- RAM: 8-32GB DDR4;
- HDD: HDD 1 TB and SSD 3 TB;
- Connection: Wireless: 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0;
- Dimensions: 196x196x36;
- Price: $1990.
Pros: bright IPS screen, wireless technologies;
Minuses: it is difficult to update hardware in this computer;
iMac has a stylish yet simple appearance, this computer is also made in the form of a monoblock, and as operating system macOS is used. Screen, speakers and wireless adapter built into the case, also use the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 wireless keyboard. All you need is one power cable.
The computer has a screen diagonal of 27 inches and can be equipped with an Intel Core i5 quad-core processor with clock frequency up to 3.9 GHz. But the most interesting thing here is the 5K screen. With an aluminum frame, it feels even thinner than the competition, despite having all the computer components inside.
4. HP Pavilion Wave
- CPU: Intel Core i3 - Intel Core i5;
- Graphic arts: Intel HD Graphics 530 - AMD Radeon R9 M470;
- RAM: 8 GB DDR4;
- HDD: HDD 1 TB;
- Connection: 802.11ac, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2;
- Dimensions: 6.81 x 6.62 x 9.25 inches;
- Price: $799.
The HP Pavilion Wave is the best computer for music lovers you can find. It is made in the form of speakers and all the components are inside them. The speakers are cylindrical in shape and their casing is made of fabric, which enhances the look and sound quality at the same time. The case has three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DisplayPort and one USB port Type-C.
5. Acer Aspire ATC-780-UR61
The best budget computer 2018 with maximum performance.
- CPU: Intel Core i5;
- RAM: 8 GB;
- HDD: 1 TB HDD;
- Graphic arts:Intel Graphics 530;
- Connection: Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0;
- Price: $483.
If you are looking for a high performance budget PC, the Acer Aspire ATC-780-UR61 might be a great choice. It uses an Intel Core i5 processor with a clock speed of 2.7 GHz, as well as a 1 TB hard drive. For a budget computer, it looks very good. The Intel Graphics 530 graphics card does not perform well in video games, but it is enough for rendering and editing video and other tasks.
From additional features we can note the presence of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, as well as support for Bluetooth 4.0.
6. Acer Aspire AIO
Powerful computer for work at home.
- CPU: Intel Core i5;
- RAM: 8 GB;
- Graphic arts: NVIDIA GeForce 940M;
- Connection: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
- Price: $670.
This is not very expensive and at the same time powerful computer for working at home, it has a screen with a diagonal of 23.8 inches and is made in the form of a monoblock (All In One). It uses a sixth-generation Intel processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz, 8 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. The screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 allows you to display the picture in sufficient quality.
You can edit videos, play games, work with documents or software.
7. HP 20 Snow White
The best computer 2018 in appearance.
- CPU: Intel Pentium J3710;
- RAM: 4GB;
- HDD: SATA 500 GB;
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 7.2 x 14.5;
- Price: $ 469;
This is one of the best computers of 2018 at the moment, it is small in size and also made in a monoblock form factor. It uses a not very powerful Intel Pentium processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, and 4 GB of RAM.
The screen with a diagonal of 19.5 inches has an anti-reflective coating and a resolution of 1600x900 pixels. Of the external ports, there are two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0, Ethernet, DC and a headphone port.
Rating of computers in 2018
conclusions
In this article, we've taken a look at the best computers you can buy in 2018. Recently, All In One solutions, when all computer components are located inside the screen, are gaining great popularity. Most of the devices from our article are just that. What kind of computers do you like best? What would you buy? Write in the comments!
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