CyberPowerPC Unleashes Zeus Hercules Notebook with Intel Iris Pro Graphics

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Gaming PC specialist CyberPowerPC launched its first entry-level notebook that leverages Intel's Iris Pro 5200 integrated graphics, the Zeus Hercules. Tucking in an Intel Core i7-4750HQ processor, which is a variant of the Intel Core "Haswell" processor with a larger integrated GPU featuring 40 execution units, and L4 eDRAM cache, the notebook features a 14-inch full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) screen. The notebook is also one of the first to integrate Intel's Hyperbaric cooling technology, which works to minimize hot-spots.

In addition to the Core i7-4750HQ processor, it features 8 GB of RAM (expandable to 16 GB), SSD and HDD-based storage options, and connectivity that includes Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, gigabit Ethernet, three USB 3.0 "SuperSpeed" ports, and a multi-format card reader. Windows 8 Pro comes pre-installed. Backed by a 1-year warranty, Zeus Hercules notebooks from CyberPowerPC start at US $1,039.



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[JoePesci]

Integrated GPU only and still THAT fat?

Why no one wants to learn a thing or two from Apple, regarding design and material quality (too much plastic everywhere)?

 

[ensabrenoir]

^^ Yeah I'll give Apple 2 points for that. Will see if it continues though.... Wonder how that igpu fairs..

 

[Sempron Guy]

most likely around GT 640m performance

 

[Fourstaff]

Why no one wants to learn a thing or two from Apple, regarding design and material quality (too much plastic everywhere)?

If they start integrating metal everywhere (and provide a half decent touchpad), it will end up costing about the same as an Apple.

 

[buildzoid]

apples overheat because of how thin they are that's basically why no one copies them

 

[Armourcore9brker]

Integrated GPU only and still THAT fat?

Why no one wants to learn a thing or two from Apple, regarding design and material quality (too much plastic everywhere)?

It's fatter because everything is not soldered onto the mainboard and it uses a standard height 2.5" HDD.


It's just a standard Clevo W740SU and Clevo has never really been a company to make metal laptops.

Anand did a mini-review on the Clevo if you're interested in the CPU benchmarks.

 

[Fourstaff]

apples overheat because of how thin they are that's basically why no one copies them

Never came across one which overheated. I tried diablo 3 on a MBA 11" and it worked just fine (aside from crappy graphics). Dota 2 on MBP worked just fine too. Granted both are not demanding games, but it should still tax the system quite heavily.