The AORUS 17X is the premium version of GIGABYTE’s AORUS 17H, but it is kitted out with the same laptop RTX 4080 GPU with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM that pushes framerates at higher resolutions, delivering the near-perfect gaming experience. The 17.3-inch portable powerhouse has its price slashed by 18 percent on Amazon, bringing it down to $2,049.99. Mind you, a $2,000+ price tag for a gaming laptop is still a large chunk of change, but compared to the competition sporting more or less the same hardware, this can be viewed as a value proposition.
Firstly, the AORUS 17X is built like a tank, with the majority of its construction made from aluminum, and instead of a 1080p display that will deliver a lackluster image quality on a 17.3-inch gaming laptop display, GIGABYTE has added a 1440p, 240Hz panel on this machine, allowing the RTX 4080 to properly flex its muscles while it pushes those high framerates. This means that besides enjoying a buttery-smooth experience in those demanding AAA games, the AORUS 17X can also give you the edge in eSports titles with that high refresh rate display.
The rest of the specifications include an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5,600MHz, and a 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD. Thankfully, both the memory and storage can be upgraded at a later time, and getting inside is relatively easy after you have checked out some online tutorials. Given that the AORUS 17X is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, it has a ton of cooling capabilities that help tame the Core i9 CPU and RTX 4080 GPU pairing.
However, suppose you live in an environment where it is hot all year round. In that case, you can follow a multitude of online guides where you can undervolt the GPU or disable the CPU’s Turbo Boost to reduce temperatures drastically. The I/O is stacked on GIGABYTE’s AORUS 17X, offering a single USB-C Thunderbolt 4 that also supports power delivery, one HDMI 2.1, one Mini DP 1.4, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, one RJ45 connector, and an audio-combo jack.
With the AORUS 17X, you will definitely be playing to win, and taking note of its powerful specifications, this gaming laptop can effortlessly replace your current desktop while offering a portability factor, making this purchase all the more worthwhile.
Get the GIGABYTE AORUS 17X from Amazon for $2,049.99 (QHD 240Hz display, RTX 4080 laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, Intel Core i9-13900HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD, and Windows 11 Pro)
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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