Aftershock rolls out the M-15 V2, a notebook aimed at gamers on a budget
For those on a very tight budget and want a notebook that's both competent and cheap, the Aftershock M-15 V2 is a machine worth looking into.
If you're looking for a gaming notebook for under $2000, the M-15 fits the bill.
Aftershock's on a roll of late. Hot on the heels of their S-15 and Titan 2016 releases, the company's released yet another update to their line of gaming notebooks; in this case it's the Aftershock M-15.
Aftershock bills the Aftershock M-15 V2 as a machine for those on a very lean budget, yet still demand the biggest bang their buck can get them. That's not hyperbole either, as even the recommended variant of the Aftershock M-15 V2 is on sale for just $1,519, with the base set going for just $1,294.
The Aftershock M-15 V2 weighs only 2.3KG (the previous machine was 2.5KG), is 23.9 millimeters thick, comes with a dual fan cooling system and its chassis is now partially made out of aluminium.
We've listed the essential specs below so you can take a look at what the base and recommended variants of the machine get you.
Base | Recommended | |
Processor | Intel Core i5-6300HQ (2.3GHz, 6MB smart cache) | Intel Core i7-6700HQ (2.4Ghz, 8MB smart cache) |
GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB VRAM) |
Memory | 8GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
Storage | 1TB HDD | 1TB HDD |
Display | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS |
OS | None | Windows 10 Home |
Price | $1,294 | $1,519 |
The main difference between the two machines are the processor and OS options. The rest of the hardware remain the same across both variants. Those seeking a G-Sync display are out of luck though, Aftershock doesn't offer it as an option for the Aftershock M-15 V2. Instead, if G-Sync is really a priority, we recommend you get the Aftershock S-15 (2015) instead.
If you're interesting in getting the machine, you can order one now at Aftershock's website.
Source: Aftershock
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