ASUS VivoPC X: Core i5, GeForce GTX 1060, 512 GB SSD, 5-Liter Chassis, $799
by Anton Shilov on January 6, 2017 10:45 AM EST
ASUS at CES has introduced its new game console-like PC that weds relatively high performance, compact dimensions and a moderate price tag. The new VivoPC X packs Intel Core i5 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPU into a 5-liter chassis.
Traditionally, ASUS has positioned its Vivo-series computers as miniature PCs for mainstream tasks, whereas ROG systems were designed for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. With the release of the VivoPC X, the computer maker changes that positioning and offers an SFF gaming-grade system under the Vivo brand. The reasons for the decision are simple: sales of small form-factor PCs are growing and so are sales of machines for gamers. ASUS wanted to address both markets with computers at more or less mainstream prices and the VivoPC X is a result of this decision. The mini PC is positioned below the ROG GR8 II and its performance is lower, however, ASUS thinks that the combination of price and performance will satisfy many people looking for a console-like gaming PC.
The ASUS VivoPC X M80 is based on the Intel Core i5-7300HQ (4C/4T, 2.5 GHz/3.5 GHz, 6 MB cache, HD Graphics 630, 45 W) mobile processor, the Intel HM175 PCH as well as NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 graphics processor with G-Sync support. Since many gamers demand to have the performance of an SSD and capacity of a hard drive, the system will be equipped with a 512 GB M.2 SATA SSD as well as a 2 TB HDD with 7200 RPM spindle speed. The PC also comes with 8 GB of DDR4-2133 memory. To cool down the system components, ASUS uses a custom cooling system consisting of a blower for the GPU and a large aluminum heatsink for the CPU.
| ASUS VivoPC X Specifications | |
| M80 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-7300HQ Quad Core 2.5 GHz/3.5 GHz 6 MB cache HD Graphics 630 |
| PCH | Intel HM175 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with GDDR5 memory |
| Memory | 8 GB of DDR4-2133 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (SATA) 2 TB 2.5" HDD (7200 RPM) |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 |
| Ethernet | GbE |
| Display Outputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0b 1 × DisplayPort |
| Audio | 5.1-channel audio |
| USB | 4 × USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gbps) 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Other I/O | - |
| Dimensions | 75.94 mm × 259.8 mm × 279.9 mm 2.99 × 10.23 × 11.02 inches |
| PSU | 230 W |
| OS | Windows 10 |
When it comes to connectivity, the ASUS VivoPC X has four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 headers, Gigabit Ethernet, an IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi with BT 4.1 module, three display outputs (two HDMI and one DisplayPort), 5.1-channel audio with Sonic Suite software enhancements and so on.
The computer uses mobile PC components in a bid to keep its physical size small and power consumption low: its volume is about five liters and its power consumption is less than 230 W (it uses an external power brick to feed itself). Meanwhile, usage of such components also means that its future upgrades will be rather complicated if possible at all (for example, the GPU is soldered to the motherboard and is thus not upgradeable).
The ASUS VivoPC X will be available in March, 2017, for $799.
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Chaitanya - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
Looks perfect for HTPC.close - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
Two (small) fans too many for HTPC perfection :).Murloc - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
probably a bit noisy but I guess that if you want to game you don't have many choices, consoles have fans too.forgot2yield28 - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
I wonder if they let you tweak the fan curves like they do on their motherboards. If so, you might be able to keep it quiet during HTPC operations and only have it kick on if you decide to game.close - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
But it looks like there was plenty of space to install a more massive heatsink and maybe one bigger and quieter fan instead of 2 tiny laptop fans even if this made it a little heavier. This really looks like a missed opportunity since it's not like many people will actually carry it around in their backpack.https://youtu.be/6Y2zHzMKlFk?t=116
Ro_Ja - Saturday, January 7, 2017 - link
The fans in some consoles is louder I think.Michael Bay - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
A bit too gaudy for that.MonkeyPaw - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
Seems like a curiously spec'd product--loads of fast storage but uses mobile hardware. The big issue is that it Doesn't sound very serviceable. Even the PSU looks to be proprietary. If something goes bad, the whole thing is junked. This isn't a $250 console we're talking about.Murloc - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
on the other hand, many people have this behaviour with their computers too. AIO computers for starters.BrokenCrayons - Friday, January 6, 2017 - link
Agreed on that. Even I did it when my desktop's motherboard failed. I just pulled the hard drive out and carted the rest of the system off to be recycled and this was a system I built myself from parts a bit less than a year ago. It's just not worth the time to mess around with one when a replacement can be had for under $400 and you can get a laptop instead of a desktop. I think a lot of people are learning that these days and just dumping their systems so the fact that something can't be serviced is a non-issue these days.