The LEAST PORTABLE Laptop Yet! ASUS GX800
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The ASUS GX800 shown in this CES 2017 feature is presented as the least portable high performance gaming laptop, emphasizing its modular cooling and desktop-grade components. The host highlights the unique solution of a detachable laptop dock that houses two 120 mm water cooling radiators, LEDs, a pump, and power input, enabling the CPU and GPU to be cooled separately from the laptop itself. The video walks through the clever design where the laptop can be disconnected from the cooling dock, allowing the core hardware inside to be accessed and upgraded, while the docking station remains a sizeable, wheeled accessory. On the laptop itself, features include a large 18-inch 4K IPS display, multiple IO options such as USB 3.0, HDMI, mini DisplayPort, USB-C Thunderbolt, and a dedicated microphone and headphone jack. The system specs are extraordinary: a Core i7-7820HQ, up to 64 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe in RAID0, an additional 2.5-inch bay, and dual GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI, all powered through a custom 330 W brick and a flexible external power solution. The build is described as heavy but powerful and surprisingly quiet in operation, with claims of both air and water cooling support and a strong emphasis on customization via RGB backlit keyboard profiles and macros. In conclusion, the GX800 represents a bold, if impractical, leap in gaming laptop design, trading portability for extreme performance and configurable cooling, with real-world potential for stationary use rather than on-the-go computing. The video also situates the GX800 within CES 2017 coverage, noting Asus' willingness to push boundaries with innovative, albeit bulky, hardware. It mentions practical considerations like external antenna support for wireless performance and notes regional variations in storage and RAM configurations. The host closes by promoting FreshBooks sponsorship and inviting viewers to explore the product’s docking ecosystem, while acknowledging the device's heavy footprint and the likely use case of a fixed, high-performance workstation rather than a conventional laptop scenario.
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Questions answered
- What are the key cooling features of the ASUS GX800 and how do they detach from the laptop body?
- The GX800 uses a docking station with two 120 mm water cooling radiators, a pump, tubing, LEDs, and power input. The laptop can be unplugged from the dock so the core hardware inside can operate standalone while the water cooling features remain in the dock.
- What are the main hardware specs and capability when configured for performance?
- It can be configured with a Core i7-7820HQ, up to 64 GB of RAM, 1 TB NVMe RAID0 storage, an additional 2.5 inch drive bay, and two GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI, delivering high-end gaming performance with extensive RAM and storage options.