HP VICTUS 15: Your Gateway to Gaming
The HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 is a powerful and affordable gaming laptop designed to handle modern games and demanding productivity tasks. It offers a fantastic blend of performance and value, making it a perfect choice for students, casual gamers, and content creators looking for a reliable machine without a premium price tag. With its 13th-generation Intel processor and NVIDIA RTX graphics, the VICTUS 15 delivers a smooth and immersive experience for all your needs.
Processor (CPU)
The HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 laptop is powered by the Intel® Core™ i5-13420H Processor. This is a powerful mid-range mobile CPU from the 13th Gen Intel Core family, built on the Raptor Lake architecture.
- Architecture: Features a hybrid design with 8 Cores (4 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 12 Threads, providing a balance of high performance for gaming and efficiency for everyday tasks.
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.6 GHz, ensuring snappy performance for a wide range of applications and gaming tasks.
- Cache: Includes a 12 MB L3 cache to speed up data access and improve responsiveness.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 Graphics are handled by the dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU.
- Architecture: Based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, this GPU brings advanced features to the mid-range segment.
- Memory: The GPU is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, providing sufficient memory for gaming at 1080p resolution and running creative applications.
- Key Technologies: Supports the latest NVIDIA technologies, including DLSS for AI-accelerated performance boosts, Ray Tracing for realistic lighting and shadows, and NVIDIA Encoder for high-quality streaming and video editing.
Display
The HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 display is a key feature, offering a high-refresh-rate experience.
- Size: 15.6-inch diagonal with an FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution.
- Refresh Rate: A fast 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and fluid motion that is crucial for a competitive gaming advantage.
- Features: The display is an IPS panel with an anti-glare coating, offering wide viewing angles and reduced eye strain. It has a brightness of 300 nits and covers 62.5% of the sRGB color gamut.
Memory (RAM) and Storage
- Memory: The system comes with 8 GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM. While sufficient for many games, it is configured with a single stick, which can be upgraded for a significant performance boost.
- Storage: A fast 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD is included, offering swift boot times and rapid data access.
Design and Build
The HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 features a functional and clean aesthetic.
- Chassis: A modern, functional chassis with a Mica Silver finish. It is designed to be sleek and discreet, making it suitable for both gaming and professional environments.
- Cooling System: Features a redesigned thermal system to keep components cool under heavy loads, ensuring sustained performance.
- Keyboard: A full-size backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad.
Connectivity
The HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 laptop provides a comprehensive selection of ports.
- Ports: Includes 1x USB-C (5Gbps signaling rate, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (Ethernet), and a headphone/microphone combo jack.
- Wireless: Features Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for fast, reliable wireless connections and Bluetooth® 5.4.
Key Specifications (Summary)
- Model: HP VICTUS 15-FA2013 B95WHUA#ABA
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-13420H (8 Cores, 12 Threads, 4.6 GHz Max)
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6)
- Display: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS.
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB DDR4-3200MHz
- Storage: 512 GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- Design: Mica Silver chassis, backlit keyboard.
- Ports: 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet.
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4.
