CHRONOS V2 packs RTX 3090 into compact and upgradable case

Some of the highest PC specs on the market fit inside Origin’s new PC.

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What you need to know

Origin PC announced its next iteration of theCHRONOS desktop PC, the CHRONOS V2. The CHRONOS packs plenty of power into a relatively small form factor. The latest version of the CHRONOS desktop comes with up to an Intel Core i9 processor or up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. On the graphics side of things, the CHRONOS comes with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which looks to be one of thebest graphics cardsif it lives up to the hype. The CHRONOS starts at $1,449.

The CHRONOS is upgradable, allowing people to use different motherboards and to use full-length graphics cards such as the RTX 3090. Those full-length cards fit into a compact body that measures 15.5" (39.4 cm) (L) x 11" (28 cm) (W) x 7" (17.8 cm) (H).

In addition to allowing you to upgrade the PC’s internals, the CHRONOS provides different options for its case. You can opt for mesh aluminum side panels that allow up to 240mm all-in-one CPU liquid cooling and overclocking support or go with a tempered glass siding to show off the PC’s RGB lighting, laser etching, or UV prints.

This powerful desktop PC packs in up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 despite its relatively small form factor..

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