Micro Center® Introduces PowerSpec® Gaming Notebooks
HILLIARD, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Micro Center (www.microcenter.com) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PowerSpec desktop computer brand by offering the first PowerSpec mobile computers ever – the PowerSpec 1710 and 1510 gaming notebooks. PowerSpec performance takes to the road with the 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 7700HQ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics for gameplay domination.
Both the 17.3″ PowerSpec 1710 and 15.6″ 1510 include 16GB DDR 4 2400 RAM, Full HD display with NVIDIA G-Sync technology, and Windows 10 Home operating system loaded on a Samsung 960 EVO Series 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD with a 1TB storage drive.
“Micro Center is always looking for new ways we can bring outstanding performance and value to our customers,” said Herb Doss, PowerSpec Product Manager. “The new PowerSpec gaming notebooks bring a new level of gaming prowess and affordability to the U.S. market.” The 17.3″ PowerSpec 1710 is priced at $1,399.99, while the 15.3″ PowerSpec 1510 is $1,299.99.
VR Ready Graphics
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics chipset is standard on both PowerSpec gaming notebooks features incredible speed and power structured in its Pascal™ architecture. In addition to innovative gaming experiences, expect up to three times the performance of previous-generation graphics. The GTX 1070 is well equipped to handle the latest games and virtual reality adventures. Designed with 8GB GDDR5, 8Gbps memory speed, and a 1.4x relative and 1683MHz actual boost clock, users will experience gameplay at a whole new level. The GeForce GTX 1070 is cool from every angle of its ultra- modern design to its advanced thermal interior, even when running the most demanding games.
Illuminated Keyboard
Never miss a keystroke, even in the heat of battle with the cool customizable light of the backlit RGB keyboard. It doesn’t just look good, it has a responsive precision touchpad making it a key weapon in a mobile gamer’s arsenal.
Plenty of Ports
Both PowerSpec gaming notebooks offer plenty of ports. The PowerSpec 1710 boasts 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and 1 Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port for more power and faster charging. The PowerSpec 1510 includes 3 USN 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and 2 USB 3.1 (Gen 2 Type-C). In addition, both models also have HDMI, two mini display ports, a LAN RJ-45, and 2 audio ports.
Pricing |
$1,399.99 |
$1,299.99 |
Motherboard |
Intel HM175 Express |
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Operating System |
Windows 10 Home |
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Processor |
Intel 7th Gen Quad-Core Core i7 7700HQ |
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Level 3 Cache |
6MB |
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Turbo Boost Speed |
up to 3.8 GHz |
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Memory |
16GB DDR4 RAM |
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Storage |
1 TB 7200 RPM HDD + NVMe M.2 250GB SSD |
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Display |
17.3″ |
15.6″ |
Display Type |
Full HD IPS LED-backlit LCD with NVIDIA G-Sync |
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Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
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Widescreen |
Yes |
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Front Camera |
Yes |
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Camera Features |
2.0 Megapixel Full HD |
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Video – GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
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Video Memory |
8GB GDDR5 |
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VR Ready |
Yes |
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LAN |
Gigabit LAN |
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Data Transfer Rate |
10/100/1000Mbps |
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WLAN |
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 |
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Wireless Technology |
802.11ac |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Ports & Connectors |
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USB 3.1 |
4 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1 Type-A) |
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2 Type-C) |
1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2 Type C via Thunderbolt 3) |
3 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1 Type-A) |
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Thunderbolt Ports |
Thunderbolt 3 x 1 |
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HDMI |
1 |
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Mini Display/Port |
2 |
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LAN RJ-45 |
1 |
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Audio |
2 |
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Physical Device Security |
Kensington Lock Slot |
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Biometric Security |
Fingerprint Reader |
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Keyboard Features |
Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad |
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Mouse type |
Touchpad |
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Power Supply |
230 Watt AC Adapter |
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Battery |
4-cell Lithium-Polymer |
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Size |
16.5″ x 11.5″ x 1.0″ |
15.25″ x 10.75″ x 1.25″ |
Weight |
6.70 lb |
6.25 lb |
About PowerSpec
PowerSpec is owned by Micro Electronics, Inc. and has offered quality computer systems with superior performance and value since 1992. PowerSpec desktop and notebook computers are available at Micro Center stores nationwide and online at www.microcenter.com.
About Micro Center
Micro Center operates twenty-five large computer and consumer electronics stores in major markets nationwide. Founded in 1979 in Columbus, Micro Center is designed to satisfy the dedicated computer and consumer electronics customer. Uniquely focused on computers and related products, Micro Center offers more computers and related items (more than 30,000 items in stock) than any other retailer. Micro Center is passionate about offering a high level of customer service and pioneered 18-minute in-store pickup for online orders starting in 2009. Consumers can visit Micro Center’s 25 stores from coast-to-coast or www.microcenter.com for thousands of computer-related items, electronics and other technology products.
Micro Center stores are located in: Atlanta (2), Baltimore, Boston, Chicago (2), Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York (5), Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington, D.C.(2)
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