Unless you have lived in autarky in recent months, you probably know that a major shortage of electronic components affects entire sections of the industry. This situation partly explains the scarcity of graphics cards, as well as the overall rise in computer prices. Result, if you are looking for a high-performance machine at a reasonable price, the wisest solution is to turn to a finished product, and we have unearthed the rare pearl for you.
The HP Victus 16-inch Gaming PC stands out for its excellent value for money. It incorporates high-end components and benefits from a very nice discount at Boulanger. We explain everything you need to know in order to make an informed decision.
A subtle design that conceals its true nature
The HP Victus 16 takes up the concept of “sleepers”, these ordinary-looking cars that are in fact real power monsters. With its bright white chassis, large edge-to-edge screen, taut lines and thickness of only 34.5 millimeters, this Gaming PC hides its game rather well. The main indication that betrays its muscular origins is the Victus logo V-shaped on the hood, but an informed eye will also notice the ventilation system at the rear and the very generous connectors which are essential on this type of machine.
It must be said that HP has really filled up by integrating USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a headphone/mic combo output and even an SD card reader. The latest generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) and Bluetooth 5.2 are also present, it is difficult to do more complete.
GeForce GTX1650 and 1080p: the perfect combination
If its restrained style does not reveal anything about its true nature, know in any case that no compromise has been made on performance!
The HP Victus 16 is a thoroughbred gaming PC, it incorporates quality components starting with a large 16.1-inch (40.64 cm) IPS LCD screen. This technology offers wide viewing angles and good colorimetry. The panel is covered with a matte coating that limits reflections, which is obviously a good thing for a portable device. As for the Full HD definition (1920 x 1080 pixels), it is a good compromise between fine graphics and performance.
In this regard, HP has not skimped on the means by housing a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory. You can play the latest titles, perform photo editing, video editing or audio creations.
An AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor is also present, it is capable of reaching 4.2 GHz of frequency in Boost mode, but also of limiting its energy consumption in order to maintain good autonomy. We must not forget either the 8 GB of RAM (DDR4 at 3,200 MHz) which will allow you to chain tasks without showing signs of weakness, as well as the SSD with 512 GB of space to store a maximum of games. , films and other documents.
Truly essential, the cooling management is based on an advanced system with three air expulsion zones as well as a large opening that provides effective ventilation even during long gaming sessions.
These little extras that change everything
HP stands out from the competition thanks to small touches that make all the difference, for example Bang & Olufsen speakers that will delight fans of movies or series. The HP Victus 16 also has a fast charging system that recovers 50% battery life in just 30 minutes. A backlit keyboard is also present, as well as a Gaming Hub, a tool developed specifically to adapt the machine to its needs (software improvements, hardware control, live services).