# Upgradeable Gaming PC Concepts The Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC Concept Features Sliding Upgrade Modules By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-concept References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2016/05/asus-rog-avalon-concept-re-imagines-upgradeable-gaming-pcs.html) & [rog.asus](https://rog.asus.com) Upgradeable PCs aren't a new idea, but the [Asus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ape) ROG 'Avalon' PC concept looks to switch up perceptions of how users can go about performing an upgrade. The Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC is designed to be upgraded without having to open up the case; users simply utilize [sliding modules that can be replaced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-desktop) at leisure. The plug-and-play design of the computer helps to simplify the upgrade process for users to eliminate the need to connect wires and fiddle with delicate internal components. The Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC concept could revolutionize how we think about computer design for avid users and even amateur ones as well. The plug-and-play design could be implemented by other brands as a way to help make upgrading as streamlined as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upgradeable PC:** Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC introduces a new approach to upgrading that could lead to more manufacturers adapting the plug-and-play concept to future products. - **Plug-and-play Design:** The modular design of the Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC could be applied to other industries, such as home automation, to offer a customizable and flexible solution for users. - **Simplified Upgrading:** The elimination of the need to connect wires or open up the computer's case could usher in a new era of streamlined upgrades for tech-savvy and novice computer users alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC concept disrupts traditional computer design, and other manufacturers in the industry might follow suit to appeal to specialised audiences. - **Home Automation:** The plug-and-play concept of the Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC could provide inspiration for home automation manufacturers to create a more customizable, modular approach to home technology. - **Gaming:** The simplified upgrading process offered by the Asus ROG 'Avalon' PC concept could apply to custom gaming rigs and offer similar levels of customization without requiring technical expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Embedded Monitor Gaming Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-box-design-concept.md) - [Hidden Cable Motherboard Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ape.md) - [Gaming Mini PC Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-mini-pcs.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Swappable Component Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-adapt-x.md) - [Gaming-Focused Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-nuc-2025.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcube-gaming-mini-pc.md) - [Modular Laptop Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-16.md) - [Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-laptop-series.md)