CES 2015: Origin PC Discusses Laptops with Desktops CPUs and Omega Console [Video]

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Laptops and desktop CPUs and PC consoles, oh my!

We've already seen some interesting developments coming from boutique system builders at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, though there's still plenty more to talk about. Like what? Well, Origin PC arrived at CES with laptops configured with desktop processors and a few living room game systems (call them PC consoles, if you will, but not Steam Box) that should play nice with your 4K TV.
Continuing our video coverage, Online Managing Editor and level 73 CES Wizard Jimmy Thang transported himself to Origin PC's hideout to get a glance at its new systems. Origin PC started off by showcasing three new laptop PCs -- EON15-S, EON15-X, and EON17-X.
The latter two support desktop processors up to an Intel Core i7 4790K. Why shove a desktop CPU into a notebook? "Why not" and "it's totally awesome," is what we were told. Origin PC elaborated on its reasoning, saying that it comes to down to power -- desktop chips are typically faster than their mobile counterparts, and for customers who need or would otherwise appreciate the added horsepower, or "grunt on the go," these laptops are for them.
What about cooling and throttling? Origin PC admits that these laptops can get a little loud, but they run cool and run at 100 percent without throttling, as it's performed extensive thermal testing.
Origin PC also showed off its new Omega living room PC. It will come in multiple different cases, including one that supports up to three graphics cards. These are perhaps more expensive than what some of it competitors are offering, but also more powerful, allowing for game play at 4K and beyond (in some instances), rather than just 4K output.
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