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Serval WS

Serval WS

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The Serval WS uses desktop-caliber AMD Ryzen CPUs to run simulations at breakneck speeds. What if we told you this was a simulation, powered by none other than the Serval WS? Pretty impressive, eh?

Launch into learning with up to $327 off the Serval WS. The more you upgrade, the more you save!

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  • 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop CPUs
  • NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
  • Up to 64 GB of Memory
  • Up to 4 TB NVMe Storage

High-value Performance with AMD

Get workstation-level performance with the portability of a laptop. AMD Ryzen CPUs offer the best bang for your buck, which is especially helpful when your work requires mountains of bang.

Serval supports multiple monitors
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Conquer Complexity

Create 3D models, simulate transitions, and test your predictions at breakneck speeds with up to 12 CPU Cores on the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900.

We benchmarked the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 CPU by rendering the Blender Classroom scene against other offerings to show how much of a difference 12 cores can make. See the results below:

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Fast and Nimble Workflow

Performant components allow your lightweight OS to run at warp speed. Keep your workflow operating efficiently with features like Auto-tiling and Keyboard Navigation on Pop!_OS.

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A Brilliant Media Shower

Create content from your desk or on the road with an NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU on this multimedia workstation.

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Game On Ultra

Gaming “just works” on System76 hardware with NVIDIA drivers pre-installed. Configure your gaming rig to your liking and fire away at full steam ahead.

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Tech Specs

Operating System

Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS (64-bit) or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64-bit)

Processor

3rd Gen AMD® Ryzen™ 5 3600: 3.6 up to 4.2 GHz - 6 Cores - 12 Threads

3rd Gen AMD® Ryzen™ 7 3700X: 3.6 up to 4.4 GHz - 8 Cores - 16 Threads

3rd Gen AMD® Ryzen™ 9 PRO 3900: 3.1 up to 4.3 GHz - 12 Cores - 24 Threads

Display

15.6” FHD (1920x1080) Matte Finished, 120 Hz

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, RTX 2070

Memory

Upgradeable to 64GB dual-channel DDR4

Storage

2 x M.2 (SATA or PCIe NVMe), 1 x 2.5" 7mm height drive, Up to 8 TB total

Expansion

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 1 x USB 2.0, SD Card Reader

Input

Multitouch Touchpad, Multi-Color Backlit Chiclet US QWERTY Keyboard

Networking

Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX + Bluetooth

Video Ports

HDMI (w/HDCP), Mini DisplayPort (1.4), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C w/ DisplayPort (1.4)

Audio

2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone), Microphone Jack, Stereo Speakers

Camera

1.0M HD Video Camera

Security

Kensington® Lock

Battery

Removable 6 cell Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack 62Wh

Charger

Dependent on Graphics:

GTX 1660 Ti: 180 Watts, AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz

RTX 2070: 230 Watts, AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz

Dimensions

(Height × Width × Depth):

1.28" x 14.21" x 10.16" (32.51 mm x 360.934 mm x 258.06 mm)

Weight

5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)

Base weight. Varies on configuration

Model

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