System76 reveal the Adder Pro laptop that’s “a gamer’s dream Linux machine”
14 Jul 2026 at 3:03 pm UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand
If you’re a Linux fan wanting a fully supported brand new laptop, the new System76 Adder Pro has been revealed today
System76 believe it’s “a gamers dream Linux machine” – but I’m sure you’ll be the judge of that (especially since the only GPU option is NVIDIA). Anyway, they said it’s “2-3 pounds lighter than the previous Adder WS model” and that it won’t just appeal to gamers but to content creators, multimedia artists, and streaming enthusiasts with its display having a rich palette and great colour accuracy
From the press release: “We’re excited to bring OLED visuals to our laptop customers,” said Carl Richell, Founder and CEO of System76. “The skills of creators and the sophistication and hardware requirements of today’s computer games call for a laptop like the Adder Pro that has the graphics and color-rendering capabilities, processing speed, and RAM to deliver optimal gaming and creative experiences.”
The main specifications include:
Operating System:
- Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with COSMIC Desktop Environment
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Processor:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H – Up to 4.7 GHz – 16 Total Cores (4P, 8E, 4LPE) – 50 TOPS
Display:
- 15.3” OLED QHD+ (2560×1600) 16:10 165Hz – Wide View Angle, 100% DCI-P3 Display, Glossy Finish
Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
Memory:
- Up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5 @ 5600 MHz
- The default is 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (1×16)
Storage:
- 1× M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD, Up to 4TB
- 1× M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 Slot (upgradable)
- 1 TB PCIe4 (up to 5,000 MB/s read, 3,600 MB/s write) is the default
Expansion:
- 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C) w/ DisplayPort 1.4
- 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C) w/ DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
- 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)
Input:
- Multitouch Touchpad, Multi-Color Backlit US QWERTY Keyboard
Networking:
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wifi 7, Bluetooth 6
Video Ports:
- 1× HDMI
- 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C) w/ DisplayPort 1.4
Audio:
- Stereo Speakers
- 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone)
Camera:
- 5.0M HD Camera
Security:
- (Kensington Type) Lock Slot, Camera Privacy Shutter
Battery:
- 3 cell Polymer battery pack 60Wh
Charger:
- 230W, AC-in 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Dimensions:
- 13.53″ × 10.31″ × 0.78″ (34.37 × 26.19 × 1.98cm)
Build Material:
- Magnesium Aluminum Alloy
Weight:
- 3.37 lbs. Base weight. Varies on configuration
Be prepared to pay up for the experience as the pricing starts at $2,499
Check it out on the System76 store
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Hardware, Misc, New Release, System76
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