Cloud Gaming with HP's OMEN Gaming Hardware

Cloud gaming has just got an upgrade. As cited by gamers themselves, you won’t get any lag with HP's OMEN gaming hardware, but you will get excellent value for your money. Computer gaming has developed beyond recognition from its beginnings, with the latest games offering stunning visuals that help you feel a part of the action. As games become more advanced, so does the hardware, causing an evolutionary race as both strive to keep up with each other.

As computer hardware becomes more powerful, it is also becoming more convenient and flexible. For example, OMEN devices using the cloud help make gaming more affordable and let you play your favorite games from anywhere.

This article takes a closer look at cloud gaming and why you should consider making the switch.

Cloud gaming involves playing games from the cloud, utilizing remote servers rather than internal storage. Gaming software is processed on a cloud server which would typically have powerful hardware that can handle gaming's notorious intense loads. Large image and audio files are then streamed directly to your machine, thanks to fast internet connections carrying vast volumes of data in both directions.

One of the key developments that enabled cloud gaming is fiber optic cables. These cables let information travel at the speed of light, meaning you can send and receive vast volumes of information almost instantly.

Even light has a speed limit so some users will experience lag when playing online through a server far away. This is often overcome by cloud service providers installing servers in numerous locations to reduce the distance between the server and your machine. With less travel distance each packet of information will arrive at its destination sooner.

Regardless, streaming video games offers numerous advantages over traditional PC gaming, including:

Cloud gaming services let you play wherever you have a connection. If you’re using a different machine, log into your cloud gaming platform and you have access to your whole library. Your game progress is saved so you can pick up where you left off.

Modern internet connections offer speeds that ensure a quality gaming experience. Images are streamed directly to your machine at impressive speeds, allowing you to play complex titles on affordable rigs.

Subscription-based models offer access to a vast library of games at affordable prices. As such, this solution makes PC gaming more financially accessible. Cloud gamers also usually spend less on their rigs, while upgrades will be required less frequently.

Modern games can take up a lot of space on your machine, potentially causing performance and capacity issues. Using cloud gaming services takes up less local storage space, reducing the impact on your capacity.

HP has developed the OMEN gaming range of hardware optimized for an impressive gaming experience. The OMEN range offers a complete gaming ecosystem that offers style and functionality alongside impressive performance.

Here’s a brief look at some of the best models in the OMEN range suitable for cloud gaming.

The OMEN Transcend Gaming Laptop (16t-u100) uses a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 (6GB) GPU that ensures an immersive experience. The powerful graphics card is supported by an impressive Intel® Core™ i7 processor, with 16GB RAM and 512GB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD offering plenty of storage.

This laptop uses a 40.6cm (16”) display for impressive resolution and the 3 ms response time helps make this laptop a great choice for gamers. The organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen offers vivid colors while flicker-free technology and Eyesafe® Certification keep you comfortable during long gaming sessions.

Many are attracted by this machine’s slick ceramic black magnesium-aluminium cover. This rig’s petite chassis is appealing to many, alongside its 2.16 kg weight. Long battery life and HP Fast Charge technology also help make the OMEN Transcend Gaming Laptop 16 a great choice for a portable gaming rig.

This model uses an HP TrueVision FHD IR camera that’s ideal for communicating with teammates or speaking with work colleagues. You have easy access to more screen space thanks to a convenient HDMI out port. You will also have a Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card and an Intel WiFi 6E AX211 (2x2) to help you find a quality internet connection.

Dual stereo speakers and HP Audio by Bang & Olufsen combine to deliver quality audio that makes you feel a part of the game. The 4-zone backlit RGB keyboard helps make this laptop a great choice for night gamers while the HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support also helps make this machine easy to use.

The OMEN Gaming Laptop 17-db0047nr offers impressive visuals thanks to its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB) Graphics Processor Unit (GPU). The GPU is supported by the AMD Ryzen™ 7 and 16GB RAM. This laptop also has 1 TB SSD storage offering enhanced performance alongside plenty of storage capacity.

This gaming rig features a 43.9 cm (17.3”) Full High Definition (FHD) display with anti-glare, Eyesafe® Certified Display, and flicker-free technology so you can enjoy long gaming sessions without eye strain. The display also has a 7 ms response time that’s suitable for gaming.

Dual speakers and HP Audio Boost ensure outstanding sound quality that contributes to an immersive experience. The 1-zone RGB numeric keyboard is everything you need for great gaming and the HP Imagepad with precision touchpad support enhances gaming performance and professional productivity.

This portable gaming rig weighs 2.95 kg. The long battery life and HP Fast Charge also help make this a good gaming laptop while the smart shadow black finish would not look out of place in an office. The OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop uses WiFi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5.3 giving you more connection options alongside impressive performance.

The OMEN 40L Gaming Desktop (GT21-2000t) is made for serious gamers who need professional performance. You can be assured of enhanced graphics thanks to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4060 (8 GB) GPU.

These powerful GPUs are supported by an Intel Core i7 CPU and 16GB or 32GB RAM. You will have 1TB SSD storage that offers plenty of storage capacity while providing fast data transfer speeds. Dual channel memory technology helps make this machine fast by doubling communication speeds between components.

Impressive cooling ensures good performance when the machine is under a lot of pressure, while the tool-less design makes it easier to upgrade your machine as needed in the future. This gaming machine makes a good choice for cloud gamers thanks partly to its Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless and WiFi 6E (2x2) cards.

If you want to try cloud gaming then you will need to have the right equipment for a positive gaming experience. Here are some of the key features cloud gamers need:

A sound internet connection is arguably the most essential component for any cloud gamer. Modern gaming machines typically come with multiple connection options, helping you get connected wherever you are. Software like the OMEN Gaming Hub can also help by prioritizing bandwidth for your games.

Gaming peripherals like a mouse and keyboard are important tools for gamers because they can improve your performance. For example, low latency lets gamers react quickly while RGB lighting enhances visibility and aids navigation. In addition to the functionality gaming peripherals offer, they can also create stunning aesthetics.

Gaming monitors offer high-resolution displays to deliver smooth, quality images. Alongside a high-resolution display, fast response times are important for gaming machines. Standard monitors will usually work, but slower response times and lower-quality resolutions can dampen the experience.

You will find numerous software platforms designed to optimize your system for the best possible performance. For example, the OMEN Gaming Hub will prioritize bandwidth for your games, so your experience is not affected by background processes.

The OMEN Gaming Hub provides a convenient place from which you can find all your games. This helps make them easier to find and organize, which is especially useful when using different rigs.

Other benefits of the Gaming Hub include creating virtual rooms for playing and training. The hub also makes it easy for you to customize RGB lighting for compatible devices.

One of the downsides of playing online is that the gameplay is usually live. This makes it harder to just pause a game when distracted, so it’s best to find a room where you are unlikely to be disturbed. You should also ensure you have a sturdy desk and comfortable chair for those long sessions.

When you are immersed in the game, it’s stressful and annoying when your hardware starts overheating. Early cooling systems began with your household fan, followed by peripherals like cooling pads, and eventually evolved into systems built directly into PCs. The great news is that OMEN hardware now comes with advanced, built-in cooling systems that work. After two hours your onboard cooling system kicks in and you can get back into the game.

Cloud gaming platforms are a relatively new gaming development that is growing in popularity. Many gamers are turning to cloud gaming to avoid the costs of high-powered rigs, while the ability to play your games anywhere is a godsend to many.

HP offers a comprehensive range of gaming hardware that lets you take full advantage of cloud gaming. HP also offers software that will help to enhance your gaming experience by optimizing your system for the best possible cloud gaming performance. We are continuously innovating to develop the best in hardware for the gaming community. Level up your gameplay with HP.