Top 5 Intel Gaming Laptops - CES 2016

The video presents a curated list of the top five Intel-based gaming laptops showcased at CES 2016, beginning with the Razer Blade Stealth and its companion Core external GPU enclosure. The host highlights that the Stealth is an ultrabook, exceptionally thin and light, at roughly half an inch and about 2.75 pounds, with an EXO display offering up to 4K resolution. Per-key RGB backlighting is noted, and price tiers are explained,from a base around $999 with a Core i7 and 1440p screen to a $1599 option that includes a 4K 512GB configuration. The Core external GPU is described as a Thunderbolt 3 connected enclosure allowing PCIe 3.0 x4 cards, with the potential to upgrade to high-end GPUs like the GTX Titan X, and the host mentions hands-on demos of dual rear exhaust and blower-style configurations. The narrative then transitions to the Asus GX700, a laptop that uses an external cooling dock to water-cool both CPU and GPU, featuring copper cooling components, two 90mm radiators, and a closed-loop cooling system, with a desktop GTX 980 inside and a 4K IPS display. Availability is pegged for March 2016 with a pricing range that places it above the $2,000 mark. The third device covered is the EVGA SC17, a 17.4-inch laptop powered by a Sky Lake mobile Core i7 and GTX 980M, offering a 4K option and a front camera for streaming, with G-Sync promised to arrive later in the year and a late Q1 availability window. Lenovo’s Y900 is next, emphasized for gaming performance with an overclockable i7, RAID 0 SSDs, and a GTX 980M, plus a OneTouch turbo button for quick overclocking through Lenovo’s Nerve Center, an IPS panel, and a starting price around $2,000 with a June release window and a Razor Edition variant noted. The list concludes with the Gigabyte Aorus X7 DT, which uses a single desktop GTX 980 GPU designed into a slim laptop profile, adds USB Type-C, and maintains a form factor that contrasts with previous desktop-GPU notebooks. The host wraps up by inviting viewers to explore more CES coverage and to subscribe for future Linus Tech Tips content, ending on a call to action for the channel’s playlist and community. This segment emphasizes both the practicality of detachable or docked GPU solutions and the evolving trend of high-end gaming laptops at CES 2016. The overall narrative balances product specifications, upgrade paths, and anticipated release timelines, giving viewers a helpful framework to compare performance, form factor, and price across leading Intel-based gaming laptops. The conclusion reinforces engagement, suggesting viewers explore related videos and subscribe for ongoing coverage.

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