Gamescom, Europe’s biggest gameshow, is officially underway. Lenovo has taken the event as an opportunity to unveil two brand new gaming and VR Windows 10 desktop powerhouses.
The IdeaCentre Y710 Cube with Windows 10
The new powerhouses are the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and IdeaCentre AIO Y910. Both are built with VR and PC gamers in mind and come with top of the line specs. Leading off the two is the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube with Windows 10 (seen above.) This device is ideal for those who like to carry their gaming station from one place to another, as it comes with a built-in carry handle for easy transport, and a compact cube form factor that weighs in at 16 pounds.
Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Y710 Cube also supports 4K gaming, VR, and high-quality streaming, and even has the option for an integrated Xbox One Wireless receiver. Available starting October 2016, and priced at $1,299.99, you can see the full specs of the device below.
- Powered by Windows 10
- Integrated Xbox One Wireless receiver supports up to eight Xbox One controllers simultaneously
- Up to NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1080 graphics
- Up to 6thGen Intel Core i7 processor
- KillerDoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi reduces in-game lag
- Up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM
- Up to 2TB HDD (hard disk drive) or up to 256GB SSD (solid state drive) storage
- Available with option to bundle with Lenovo YSeries Gaming Mechanical Keyboard and Precision Mouse
IdeaCentre AIO Y910
Seen above, the other of the two powerhouses is the IdeaCentre AIO Y910 with Windows 10. This device is slim and compact, but still gives you a powerful gaming experience with its 27-inch boardless display.
Also available in October of 2016, and priced at $1,799.99, the full specs of the device can be seen below.
- Powered by Windows 10
- Easily detachableback panel allows for one-step access to the AIO’s core components
- Ultra-thin display featuring 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time
- Impeccable sound with Twin 5W HarmanKardon stereo speakers
- Up to NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1080 or AMDRadeon RX 460 graphics
- Up to 6thGen Intel Core i7 processor
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Up to 2TB HDD or up to 256GB SSD
So, there you have it! Those are two of the newest gaming and VR devices to join the Windows 10 family. What do you think of these devices? Let us know your thoughts by dropping us a comment below!
Further reading: Gamescom, Gamescom 2016, Gaming, Lenovo, PC Gaming, VR, Windows 10
