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AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte by Surf Wong

AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte by Surf Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Zelta balva A' Design Award in Datoru un perifēro ierīču dizains Competition Category.


ZeltaDators· 2023

AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte

by Surf Wong

Client: Zotac Gaming

Zelta balva A' Design Award Winner in Dators Category

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The Design

About AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte

Iedvesmojoties no aerodinamiskām koncepcijām, Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 40 Series AMP Extreme AIRO izmanto AIR optimizētu dizainu, lai parādītu labāko no pasaulē progresīvākā spēļu GPU, ko darbina Nvidia Ada Lovelace arhitektūra. Gaisa optimizētais dizains uzlabo gaisa plūsmas efektivitāti, trokšņu līmeni un izturību, lai nodrošinātu maksimālu spēļu grafikas veiktspēju. RGB klātbūtnes zaigojošā un caurspīdīgā apdare ir iedvesmota no Aurora Borealis gaismu valdzinošā vizuālā attēla un krāsām.

The Recognition

About the Zelta balva A' Design Award

AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte ir Zelta balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ārkārtīgi prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir pirmšķirīgiem, brīnišķīgiem un izciliem dizainiem. Zelta ieguvēji ir ļoti inovatīvi, tālredzīgi un žilbinoši spoži darbi, kas atspoguļo to dizaineru talantu, gudrību un meistarību. Sagaidāms, ka AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte būs ļoti slavēts, tendenci veidojošs un monumentāls izgudrojums, kas sniedz nebijušu vērtību. Šis ar Zelta balvu apbalvotais dizains ir lielisks, cienīts projekts, kas paplašina mākslas, zinātnes, dizaina un tehnoloģiju robežas. AMP Extreme Airo Grafiskā Karte izraisa intensīvu vēlmi, modina kaislību, veicina radošumu un valdzina.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Inspired by aerodynamic concepts, the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 40 Series AMP Extreme AIRO utilizes an AIR-Optimized design to bring out the best in the world’s most advanced gaming GPU, powered by the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture.
The AIR-Optimized design brings upward efficiencies in airflow, noise levels, and durability for maximum gaming graphics performance.
Dimensions & Packaging
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 40 Series AMP Extreme AIRO is our flagship product. Powered by the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these graphics cards are designed to provide up to 2x power efficiency, AI accelerated features, and real time ray tracing with unparalleledperformance. This design provides users with the flexibility to mount their PC build in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, allowing for a stunning visual presentation.

GPU: GeForce RTX 40 Series
Display Outputs:3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
1 x HDMI Connector
Slot Size: 3.5 slots
Card Length:355.5mm x 149.6mm x 72.1mm
Tags
Aerodynamic, Futuristic, Different, Streamline, Sports car, Airflow
Production Technology
LED Panel: Iridescent-decorated plastic frame, fabricated using in-mold decoration technology with integrated ARGB LED lighting.

Cover: Injection molded using transparent plastic, with metallic gun-metal and silver spray paint coating. Laser etching applied to specific areas to enable light transmission.

Heat pipes: 9-piece composite layered heat pipes, precision-machined.

Vapor chamber: Nickel-plated copper plate construction.

Fans: Dual ball bearing fans.

Backplate: Solid die-cast metal.

Spectra: 5 distinct zones for lighting effects.
Design Challenge
The utilization of a completely new molding technique entireurrencethe biggest challenge of the project.

As space in computer ases are often very limited, every inch should be used efficiently. With In-mold decorating technology, the plastic and printing can be finished inside the mold in one shot, thus making the outcome thinner and more precise. However, to get a good result many trials and errors had to be done. After several months and testing dozens of samples, our hard work was rewarded as we successfull achieved the desired outcome.
Research
Primary research: conduct surveys, use the product directly to collect data such as frame rate, noise level, etc.
Secondary research: Employing secondary sources such as reviews, research reports and comments from the internet, famous websites and forums, and comparing our design to the competitors' products.
Objectives: To improve the product's functions, by introducing new features and specifications.
Methodology: Extensive data and information gathering, in order to identify gaps in current products and improve upon existing designs.
Inspiration
The design of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 40 Series AMP Extreme AIRO is inspired by aerodynamic concepts with a balanced design of function and form. It incorporates an AIR-Optimized design for maximum airflow efficiency with ventilation paths on all sides, so airflow can maneuver and be expelled in all directions, reducing trapped heat to ensure maximum performance.
The iridescent and translucent finish of the RGB presence are inspired by the captivating visual and colors of the Aurora Borealis lights.
Project Duration
Design planning of the project started in September 2021 in Hong Kong. Manufacturing begun in June 2022 in China.
Operation Flow
The product is designed with minimal need for user interaction. Its efficient heat pipes, fans, exhaust, and aerodynamic shape offer maximum airflow expulsion and heat transfer, guaranteeing that thermal overhead stays low under heavy loads.
Users can fine-tune the lighting pattern of the product via a special software to perfectly match their PC builds.
Team Members
Designer: Surf Wong

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