High-end Gaming with the HP OMEN 45L Desktop ATX Case and AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
by Julien Chinapen, Staff Software Engineer
Up to Intel® Core™ i9-12900KF (3.2 GHz base frequency, up to 5.2 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 30 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 24 threads)1,
OMEN 45L GAMING DESKTOP
The OMEN 45L takes cooling way up, with the OMEN CRYO CHAMBER. This patented system uses the ambient air to create extreme cooling inside the system. The OMEN CRYO CHAMBER is also end user upgradable, because ice is the new fire.
The HP Brand has long been associated with quality and style, for both server and workstation classes. Traditionally big name brand case designs have lacked customization for the most part (outside of manufacturer provided upgrades). PC enthusiasts and overclockers alike have always longed for a name brand ATX case that could accept a wide array of internal components and be used as a barebones for any DIY Hardware Project.
In modern times overclocking is now embraced at the CPU and mainboard level, and HP has designed one of the coolest heavy-metal Tool-less ATX case designs for your next project build. The HP Omen 45L now on my Top 5 ATX Case List. Let's take a look at some of the high-level features.
Build Components and Hardware
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X Vermeer (3.7 GHz base clock, up to 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 64 MB L3 cache, 6 cores, 65W TDP)
- HP Omen 45L ATX Case
- ASRock B550 Razer Taichi™ Edition ATX Motherboard
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU (Vermeer)
- NZXT Kraken 280mm - RL-KN280-B1 – AIO CPU Liquid Cooler
- Thermaltake Smart Series 700W SLI / CrossFire Ready Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC
- Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200
- Fangxiang 256MB NVME SSD (Storage - OS)
- Team Group MP44L M.2 2280 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe (Storage - Applications)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB PCI-e Graphics Card
- NZXT USB3 Internal Expansion Hub
Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) Operating System
Windows 10 Professional OS will be used as the Primary OS.
ASRock B550 TAICHI RAZER Edition AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
For Gamers, By Gamers
Co-developed in partnership with Razer, this board combines ASRock's signature quality and durability with gorgeous lighting Razer is known for.
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AM4 Socket
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AMD B550 Chipset
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Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Processors*
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8 x SATA 6Gb/s
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1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64Gb/s) (with Vermeer and Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32Gb/s) (with Renoir)*
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1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)*
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Realtek ALC1220 7.1 Audio
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Intel Killer E3100X LAN / Killer AX1650x 802.11ax WiFi Module IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ax / Bluetooth 5.1
NZXT™ Kraken 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler Installation
While the Omen 45L boasts a tool-less design, the AIO Cooler installation is a bit involved due to the sleek nature of the cryo-chamber design. Please review the hardware manual before proceeding to ensure the cooler is installed correctly. Once you've gone through the assembly process however it is smooth sailing.
The Kraken 280 Features a 1.54" square LCD display with 240x240 resolution, 30 Hz refresh rate, and high brightness — one of my favorite components for this build. Use the NZXT CAM Software to customize the display content. To learn more about the Kraken 240 AIO, visit the NZXT Store
- Pump features an embedded 1.54” square LCD screen to display real-time system info or custom images
- Screen supports the display of custom images, animated GIFs, and CAM system info with adjustable orientation
- Powerful Asetek pump provides optimal cooling and up to 2,800 RPM whisper-quiet operation
- 2x High-performance PWM F140P/F120P Static Pressure fans fans with fluid dynamic bearings for optimal cooling
- Rubber tubing is reinforced with nylon-braided sleeves to prevent leaks Control custom screen content, pump speed, and zero-noise fan curves with NZXT CAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB PCI-e Graphics Card
The GeForce GTX TITAN X was an enthusiast-class graphics card by NVIDIA, launched on March 17th, 2015. It is still a powerful GPU even in 2024 for this gaming rig. Powered by NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, these graphics cards delivers incredible performance.
- Great for 4K (GeForce GTX 980 Ti & above)
- DirectX12 Ready
- Memory Clock: 7010 MHz Effective; CUDA Cores: 3072; Memory Detail: 12288MB GDDR5
Windows Service Pack Updates*
It is highly advised to apply the latest Service Pack updates, especially with regard to Bluetooth devices that are installed with this build. The last major update to Windows 10 is Windows 10 Version 22H2, referred to as the Windows 10 2022 Update.
Windows 10 August 29, 2024—KB5041582 (OS Build 19045.4842) Preview
Below is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses when you install this KB.
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[Input Method Editor (IME)] When a combo box has input focus, a memory leak might occur when you close that window.
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[Country and Operator Settings Asset] This update brings COSA profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.
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[Bluetooth] An app stops responding because of a memory leak in a device.
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[Bind Filter Driver] Your system might stop responding when it accesses symbolic links.
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[Unified Write Filter (UWF) and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)] An SCCM task to re-enable UWF fails because of a deadlock in UWF. This stops the device from restarting when you expect it.
OMEN Gaming Hub Software
YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP TO ELEVATING YOUR PLAY.
TOP I/O PORTS
The Top I/O Panel on the Omen 45L contains the essentials, and also includes 2x SuperSpeed 5Gbps Type-A Ports. The only connection missing here in this front location would be a USB-C, however one is nicely tucked away on the Rear I/O panel. The beveled power button is also a nice aesthetic feature, just a glide of the fingers on the top panel and it can be identified in the dark.
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate
- 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
- 1x Microphone Jack
This platform is a great choice for your next high-end gaming or engineering rig. Choose a dedicated single OS or expand the storage and dual boot multiple operating systems.
Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® Drivers for Windows® 10 and Windows 11*
HP Ultimate Gaming Coverage Plan
With the HP Ultimate Gaming Coverage Plan you can safeguard your entire gaming setup — no matter the brand — from unexpected accidents to hardware glitches. Learn More
Software Downloads and Drivers
- User Guide — pdf_3941897_en-US-1.pdf
- Hardware Reference Guide — pdf_4036424_en-US-1.pdf
Official HP Product Support Page
ASRock B550 Taichi Razer Edition Support
https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550%20Taichi%20Razer%20Edition/Specification.asp#Support
Experience The HP Difference
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