02:46AM EDT – So, the new X-series platform will include CPUs with 4 to 12 cores. Interesting…
02:44AM EDT – The more cores the better, he says.
02:43AM EDT – Meanwhile, Intel Core Extreme is not only about gaming, but about creating content too. So, Ralph from Unity is explaining how a fast CPU affects work of a game developer.
02:40AM EDT – So, one of the usage models for the Core Extreme-based systems is to play games and stream them to the Internet.
02:38AM EDT – Time for the new Intel Xtreme platform.
02:37AM EDT – Intel, Microsoft, ASUS, Oculus and others are oganizing the Unspoken Tournament for VR gamers. Obviously, to boost popularity of VR gaming.
02:33AM EDT – Now, Intel promises that the upcoming 8th generation Core i-series CPUs will offer a 30% improvement in performance over existing chips. They are demonstrating a laptop running the chip, so, it looks like they are primarily talking about mobile CPU performance increase.
02:31AM EDT – Intel plans to release a consumer SSD based on the 3D XPoint/Optane later this year. It will use PCIe 3.0 x4 and a black heatspreader.
02:28AM EDT – Now, Intel is demonstrating advantages of the Optane caching SSDs for client PCs.
02:27AM EDT – Meanwhile, Intel is talking thin and light notebooks in general. There are loads of them around.
02:26AM EDT – Now, ASUS chairman is giving a glimpse on the upcoming Kukuna notebook – the always connected x86 notebook.
02:25AM EDT – And holding the ultra-thin gaming laptop that NVIDIA showcased an hour ago.
02:23AM EDT – Basically demonstrating the ZenBook Flip S.
02:22AM EDT – Jonney Shih of ASUS is on stage. Talking about consumer PC innovation.
02:21AM EDT – Intel is showing HTC Vive with WiGig 60 GHz technology.
02:20AM EDT – Intel is showing a new Acer Predator gaming laptop with Intel Core i7 inside.
02:19AM EDT – So, we are right on time for PCs.
Autore: AnandTech Live Blog Staff AnandTech