Nvidia GeForce 1080 gaming desktop roundup (pictures)

These new desktops all feature powerful new Nvidia GeForce 1080 graphics cards for unmatched gaming and VR performance.

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July 15, 2016 12:01 p.m. PT

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Nvidia GeForce 1080 gaming desktops

The rise of virtual reality headsets, including the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, has led to a surprising arms race in gaming desktops, a category that's languished in the past few years.

Adding fuel to the fire is a new generation of graphics cards, the most important component in a gaming or VR-ready PC. Nvidia has new desktops cards, led by the GeForce GTX 1080.

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Nvidia GeForce 1080 gaming desktop desktops

One especially exciting highlight is the inclusion of two versions of a new all-in-one gaming desktop. Both Origin PC and Digital Storm have versions of this chassis, which features a 34-inch curved display. Behind the back of that display is enough room for desktop-level CPU and GPU components, making this a rare VR-ready all-in-one, and one that's upgradable down the road, thanks to easy component access.