Casper and Excalibur: Players’ Choice

We all love Casper. This brand, which has held an important place in our lives since the 90s, is one of the rare computer manufacturers in Turkey. Especially under the Excalibur brand, it has managed to establish a solid presence among gamers in our country with the gaming laptops and accessories it produces. However, there is a fact that most people do not know; Excalibur does not limit itself to laptops but also produces desktop computers. These computers offer an ideal option for users seeking powerful gaming performance.

Today, we will introduce one of Excalibur’s striking cases, the Excalibur E650 model. One of the best features of this computer is that it can be fully configured according to your personal preferences. You can choose everything from the processor to the graphics card, from the memory to the cooling system when purchasing this computer. Additionally, in Excalibur’s product range, there is also the Excalibur E750 model apart from the E650. The biggest difference of the E750 from the E650 is that it has a larger case structure and thus allows for more fans and larger cooling systems to be added. Although its price is a bit higher, it is an ideal choice for those who want more performance.

One of the most remarkable aspects of these cases is that Casper does not procure all parts from abroad. Most components such as the motherboard, case, PSU, and cooling systems are produced in its own factory. In the future, we also plan to prepare content that examines the production stages and technical support processes by visiting Casper’s factory. However, that is the subject of another video. Now let’s start getting to know the Excalibur E650 closely, focusing first on graphics performance.

Advantages Provided by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 TI SUPER

The Excalibur E650 features one of NVIDIA’s powerful graphics cards, the ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 TI SUPER. This card offers incredible graphics processing capability with NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture. Produced using a 8nm manufacturing process, this card can comfortably handle complex graphic operations with its 16 GB GDDR6X memory. However, among the most remarkable features of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER are technologies such as Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, and DLSS. So, what are these technologies?

• What is Ray Tracing? Ray Tracing enhances the visual quality of games by providing a more realistic experience through ray tracing technology. It simulates the reflections and interactions of rays realistically to create detailed shadows, reflections, and lighting.
• What is Path Tracing? Path Tracing provides natural lighting effects by mathematically tracing the distribution of light. This technology creates more realistically lit scenes compared to Ray Tracing.
• What is DLSS? DLSS is an AI-powered solution that converts low-resolution images into high resolution, enhancing performance and image quality. DLSS has continuously evolved and reached version 3.5.

We will examine the innovations offered by these technologies in more detail while testing the graphics card’s performance. Now, let’s take a look at the other components inside the Excalibur E650.

Casper Excalibur E650 Technical Specifications

First of all, it should be noted that all parts included in Excalibur’s cases are selected from top-tier brands. Components such as RAM, SSD, CPU, VGA, motherboard, and graphics card consist of reliable brands. For Z series motherboards, Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte are preferred. In our case, we have the GIGABYTE Z790 motherboard. In cases that do not belong to the Z series, Excalibur uses motherboards that it has developed itself.

When we look at the RAM and SSD components, many world-renowned brands are preferred. In the Excalibur E650, there is 64 GB DDR5 RAM with a speed of 4800 MHz and a 1TB capacity M.2 SSD. According to the manufacturer, the SSD has 5000MB/s read and 3600MB/s write speeds. In our CrystalDiskMark tests, we confirmed the accuracy of these figures and found the read speed to be 5050 MB/s and the write speed to be 3960 MB/s. This provides an extremely fast experience for games and data transfers.

Now let’s move on to the processor. In our configuration, there is the Intel i7-14700KF from Intel’s 14th generation processors. This processor has 8 performance and 12 efficient cores and operates with 28 threads. Each core can reach up to 5.6 GHz, providing high performance in areas such as gaming, video editing, 3D modeling, and artificial intelligence. To keep the processor cool under heavy load, Excalibur uses its own RGB 240mm liquid cooler. Such a cooling system should not be overlooked on hot summer days.

The Intel Core i7-14700KF in the Excalibur E650 is produced using Intel’s 7nm manufacturing technology. This next-generation processor offers higher performance and greater energy efficiency. With its Intel Thread Director technology, tasks are directed to the most suitable cores, optimizing performance. Additionally, this processor allows for overclocking. This way, users can achieve optimal performance according to their applications. Intel’s 14th generation processors also provide significant support in the field of artificial intelligence, which provides efficiency for those working with platforms like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Casper Excalibur E650 Gaming Performance

Now, how does Excalibur E650 perform in the real world beyond all these technical details? To understand this, let’s take a look at the game tests we conducted. Our first test starts with Alan Wake 2, which supports DLSS 3.5. As you know, Alan Wake 2 won many awards at The Game Awards and is a game with impressive graphics. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER can handle this game effortlessly. At 1080p resolution, with all graphic settings at maximum and in DLSS Quality mode, we achieved an average of 190 fps. The FPS sometimes exceeds 200 and can drop to 170, but in every case, it offers smooth performance.

Our second test continues with Cyberpunk 2077. This game stands out with its dense graphic details and city atmosphere. With the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, it performs between 140-150 fps at 1080p with ultra graphic settings and DLSS quality mode. If you have a monitor with a refresh rate higher than 144 Hz, you can switch DLSS to Performance mode to achieve much higher frame rates.

In another test game, Red Dead Redemption 2, we observed a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 145 fps at the same settings, while in Ghostwire Tokyo, we achieved an impressive result of 170-200 fps.

Conclusion

In summary, the Excalibur E650 is a powerful computer that every gamer would want to own due to its features. Of course, we are making this assessment for the current configuration. You have the freedom to choose the components you want when ordering from Casper’s website. However, if you purchase from other sales channels, unfortunately, you will not have this customization opportunity.

Casper’s after-sales support is also quite good. If you experience a problem with the computer, you can get service at 9 different points in 8 cities with main and regional services. Products brought in person are serviced within 1 hour, while products sent by cargo are serviced within 24 hours. Turbo service is available only in Istanbul and Ankara, where the product is picked up from your address and returned after repair. If you live in another city, there is also a free shipping option available through Jet service from anywhere in Turkey.

While most of the parts developed by Excalibur are in the case, Casper also considers parts from other brands as its own and provides service opportunities. The product comes with a 2-year warranty, along with extra advantages like the Excalibur support line. Even if the 2-year warranty period expires, services such as fan and dust cleaning, thermal paste replacement, and keyboard and screen cleaning are provided free of charge with the ‘Lifetime Warranty’ service. Finally, you can find the details of the configuration we have here and customize it if you wish.

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