After 2 successful crowdfunding campaigns, Chuwi again went to Indiegogo this time with a mini HiGame PCthe launch time is set at 6:00 am, June 14th PT and 1:00 pm, June 14th UTC. The computer is built on the platform of Intel Kaby Lake-G and went to fight for the hearts of gamers and content creators, and on the first day, the company collected the right amount for a successful start. Take a closer look at what it can do.
Specifications
Chuwi HiGame is available in two versions, one with the Intel Core i5-8305G processors, and a much more attractive model that offers the Intel Core i7-8709G, a processor that includes even more powerful Radeon RX Vega M graphics that makes you win many points for those users who think seriously about playing or professional use.
The Intel Core i5-8305G is a processor consisting of 4 cores and 8 threads of processing at a Base / Turbo frequency of 2.80 / 3.80 GHz with 6 MB of cache, integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.00 GHz for office use, and nothing less than dedicated graphics AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with with 1280 Stream Processors at a base / turbo frequency @ 931/1011 MHz with a performance of up to 2.6 TFLOPs and the backup of 4 GB of HBM2 memory and a memory interface of 1024 bits that results in a bandwidth of 179.2 GB / s. In terms of performance, according to Intel, it is up to 40 percent faster than the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.
The Intel Core i7-8709G sees how those 4 cores and 8 threads reach a Base / Turbo frequency of 3.10 / 4.10 GHz with 8 MB of cache, but the biggest difference is in the dedicated graphics, some very powerful AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH equipped with 1536 Stream Processors @ 1063/1190 MHz with 4GB of HBM2 memory that yields a bandwidth of 204.8 GB / s and a throughput of up to 3.7 TFLOP , which allows it to be up to 13 percent faster than a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q of 6 GB GDDR5 together with a Core i7-7700HQ.
These processors are attached to 8 GB of DDR4 @ 2400 MHz RAM in SO-DIMM format (expandable to 16 GB) along with 128/256 GB SSD storage (Core i5 / Core i7). In case you want to expand the capacity, we have access to a 2.5 “bay for an HDD / SSD or replace the SSD that it incorporates in port M.2 2280.
The specifications of the Chuwi HiGame is completed with a very compact size of 173 x 158 x 73 mm thick and great connectivity in the form of five USB 3.0 ports , five video outputs in the form of two DisplayPort 1.3, two HDMI 2.0 and a Thunderbolt 3, we have connectors for audio, a Gigabit Ethernet port, 802.11ac WiFi connectivity and an original Windows 10 Home license.
Chuwi expected to collect at least $50,000 for Indiegogo, but it was not over a day, and the amount already exceeds $165,000. The campaign will last two more months, and the supplies are scheduled to start in August. In a free sale, HiGame will appear in September. Chuwi has been on the market for 14 years, except for desktops, the company produces tablets and laptops. You can learn more about them on the official website.