Asus ROG G701VI gaming notebook with GTX 1080 launching for 3000 Euros
The popular Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) series has its newest member with the upcoming G701VI. This massive 17.3-inch notebook is similar to the existing G701VO but with an overclockable GTX 1080 GPU. Other core features include:
- 17.3-inch 1080p display w/ 120 Hz refresh rate and 72 percent NTSC color coverage
- Core i7-6700HQ or unlocked i7-6820HK Skylake CPU options
- 512 GB M.2 SSD w/ RAID options
- Intel CM236 Express chipset
- Up to 64 GB (2400 MHz) DDR4 RAM
- 1x USB 3.1 Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 3, 3x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1x mDP, 1x RJ-45
- SDXC reader
- 330 W external power adapter
- Windows 10 Home operating system
- 93 Wh 6-cell internal battery
- WLAN 802.11ac
- 429 x 309 x 35 mm
- 3.8 kg
The GTX 1080 is currently the fastest GPU available on notebooks and it makes the G701VI a prime candidate for VR gaming. There are currently no SKUs with the GTX 1070 or with higher resolution display options above 1080p. When compared to competing MSI or Eurocom notebooks, most ROG notebooks are more difficult for the end-user to service.
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