XMG Prime: the first Fully PC in Schenker's Gaming series
The XMG Prime is a compact Desktop Computer that offers a lot of space for powerful Hardware. The house Configurator is the Gaming PC to all claims adjust. The basic equipment costs 1099 Euro, and offers the following components:
- Graphics: the GeForce GTX 750 Ti gaming latest games on medium settings. In the case of mass battles in MMOs or MOBAs, the graphics card, however, quickly reach their limits. If you need more, you have the choice between more Mid - and high-end graphics cards from the GeForce series.
- RAM: The XMG Prime is pre-configured with 8 gigabytes of memory. About the second Slot, you can expand this to up to 16 gigabytes.
- Hard drive: In the XMG Prime slumber of two plates: a 128 Gigabyte SSD hard drive, as well as a quick 1000 Gigabyte HDD plate. Saving foxes may be one of the two hard drives deselect, and thus the basic price of around 60 Euro press. A special feature of the XMG Prime are two other hard drives-Slots – for a total of four 2.5"hard drives in the Compact-PC install.
- Processor: Surprisingly weak the processor is a i5-4590 is clocked in the XMG Prime. Of provides to play, however, sufficient Power who still want more, opt for the i7-4790 or 4790K.
- Motherboard: the main circuit Board comes with a Z97N-Board use. Here, Schenker could have something better to use for a finished computer, the Board is still a good base.
Midend Alternative to the XMG Prime: Asus ROG GR8
Even less space than the XMG Prime, robs you of the "Gaming-flounder" ROG GR8 from Asus. In the best variant of purchase of the RG8 to a price of nearly 1000 euros. In addition, you get a Gaming mouse and a backlit keyboard. In addition, this equipment the following components:
- Graphics: just like Schenker Asus installed a Geforce GTX 750 Ti in the flat housing. In contrast to the XMG Prime is the Asus RG8 but with an Nvidia card fitted – Schenker used exclusively for graphics cards from Gigabyte.
- RAM: If you opt for the cheapest model, is supported by your System, 8 gigabytes of RAM.
- Hard drive: As in the X51 you are at the Asus ROG GR8 1000 Gigabyte of disk space available. On the other hard drives you need – who needs the addition of a SSD, you must grab about 100 euros more expensive model.
- Processor: While the XMG Prime with a solid i5 processor and is therefore PC by Asus comes, disappointed this Compact with the i7-4510U. In fact, a more economical Dual-Core processor, which is designed for Notebooks and Ultrabooks is behind it. In down-to-earth games like DotA 2, League of Legends or World of Warcraft, this is enough. Wait, but looking forward to games like Battlefield Hardline, GTA 5 or Doom 4, the calculator you will soon disappoint.
- Motherboard: serves As a base the Asus ROG GR8 from Asus specially designed motherboard. The manufacturer is, however, no further Details are known.
Conclusion: XMG Prime vs. Alienware and Asus
The XMG Prime is a Computer for gamers and hobbyists. He offers free space for expansion of the Hardware and allows you to exactly fit your needs. In addition, you do not lose at Schenker of the warranty claim, if you open the case. However, all these advantages have their price: 1099 Euro, the XMG Prime costs in the most favorable variant. This is enough for most games, although for many games is enough tempting but still to upgrade. Depending on the claim they are therefore, with one of the competitors better:
- X51 Mini Gaming PC from Alienware, a paver is a Complete PC with mouse and keyboard. For about 800 Euro you get the calculator in a middle configuration, in which it can handle most games on medium resolution. From the entry-level model, you should take distance – an i3 processor is not good just to Play with.
- GR8: Asus flat Gaming computer impressed on the full of line. Only the processor its performance in doubt. Those who like power saving and no upcoming Game Releases expected, is operated with the computer but good. Please note before purchasing that afterwards, you can't install a second hard drive.
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