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Yeah, I'm not sure about the whole SLI 1080Tis part (hence the quote from the article). But in their press event, they did mention that it's "a proof of concept design for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop including a thin mechanical keyboard." http://www.anandtech.com/show/10995/ces-2017-gigabyte-aorus-press-event-live-blog

Along with the new line of motherboards, AORUS has announced the upcoming refresh to their X-series of gaming notebooks. Aside from Kaby Lake CPU upgrades, they have increased the available display resolution to 4K and added Thunderbolt 3. There's also the new (concept) AORUS X9, which is "expected to have SLI linked GTX 1080 Tis" and a mechanical keyboard. http://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/laptops/notebook/jon-martindale/ces-2017-gigabytes-new-aorus-x5-and-x7-laptops-debuted/ http://www.anandtech.com/show/10995/ces-2017-gigabyte-aorus-press-event-live-blog

I'm curious to see how the boards look inside a complete build instead of just the stock images. The images of a complete build on the product pages don't look nearly as bad as the stock photos, but seeing it in person or from different angles would be nice.

I did see your post about the AORUS motherboards, but it was before any specific model information and specs were released. Didn't know if it'd be best to bump a month old thread with updated info or create a new post.

I'm guessing their assumption is that the LEDs will be covered by the CPU cooler and PCIe cards (dual-height GPUs), so it'll just give an ambient glow underneath. But if you don't utilize every PCIe slot where the LEDs are, then yeah, it doesn't look too great. Seeing that it's their RGB Fusion lighting though, it may be possible to disable the LEDs in certain locations via software.

AORUS has added a new product tab to their website, which lists six new motherboards in their lineup of gaming products. Some of the standout features include: Intel Z270 Express chipset with support for 7th generation Intel Core Kaby Lake processors AORUS RGB Fusion lighting Thunderbolt 3 support Dual M.2 PCIe SSD support ATX and E-ATX form factors http://www.aorus.com/Product/Type/M/List

I just wanted to chime in on this topic and give @kennethsegura25 and anyone else interested a bit more information on the X3 Plus. I am currently using the X3 Plus v5 as my main PC (used for gaming, software and game development, etc.), but I also have a desktop with an i7-6700K and a GTX 980Ti when it's required. Note that I am not trying to argue with any of the previous contributors, but I'm just giving my experience with the X3 Plus v5 to use as a comparison to how the v6 should perform. Build Quality: The build quality on AORUS laptops can be hit or miss. My X3 Plus v5 is pretty solid, except for some slight keyboard flex between the G and H keys. The display opens pretty smoothly, but it's not as rigid as something like a MacBook (Pro) or a Dell XPS when it's open. The aluminum may seem a bit thin in some places, but I have not experienced any problems. There have been reports of the plastic bezel around the display separating from the aluminum, though from what I've seen on the AORUS forums, it seems to be pretty limited. Overall, the build quality is definitely not as good as a Macbook, XPS, or Blade, but it is comparable to other thin and light gaming laptops I've used. Thermals and Acoustics: @Pendragon is right that the notebook can get hot and the fans can be loud, but it all depends on what you're doing on the notebook. Under load, the fans hit about 55 dB maximum, but the average is closer to 40 dB. When compared to other thin and light gaming laptops I've used (MSI GS60, MSI GS40, Razer Blade 14 (2015)), the fans audibly sound much quieter in the X3 Plus v5. As for the thermals, it can get hot (both internally and externally), but this also depends on what you're running on the laptop. If you're running synthetic benchmarks that are meant to stress the CPU and GPU, then the fan speed, fan noise, and system temperatures will definitely be high. Yet in real-world conditions (playing many modern titles), the fan noise and surface temperatures are not that bad. It's true that more open air allows heat to dissipate, and with thin and light gaming laptops like this, there's hardly any open air for heat to escape. AORUS has somewhat addressed this by adding additional ventilation on some of the v6 models. But when playing many games (e.g. Fallout 4 at 1080p on high settings), I have not experienced any noticeable thermal throttling. My solution for reducing thermals has been applying a different thermal compound to the CPU and GPU, as well as using a laptop cooler (I use the Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim) to keep the laptop elevated off my lap or other surfaces that would not allow heat to dissipate well. You also have the ability to adjust the fan speed using the AORUS COMMAND&CONTROL utility for maximum cooling or minimum noise. According to some current review results of the GTX 1060 (laptop), as @Pendragon stated, the max temps of the GTX 1060 will most likely be higher than the GTX 970m. Reviews of the MSI GS43VR with the GTX 1060 show max GPU temps of around 80-90°C, whereas the X3 Plus v5 with the GTX 970m maxes out at around 70-80°C (both with stock thermal compounds). In conclusion, the X3 Plus v5 is not a bad thin and light gaming laptop (it's actually one of the best that I've personally used), and the X3 Plus v6 should be good as well. It's important to just be aware of a few potential issues, such as higher temperatures and louder fans when comparing to larger gaming laptops that have additional space for airflow. If you're okay with those drawbacks, then you should get whatever laptop you feel meets your needs and wants. As a developer who is traveling frequently, I want a thin and light notebook that I can carry easily, yet I can still play modern games on. I also require a large amount of storage space and prefer a display resolution higher than 1080p for coding. The MSI GS43VR meets nearly all of my requirements, except for the higher resolution display, which I why I initially chose the X3 Plus v5 over the MSI GS40.

That's pretty much the same ideology that I have with exclusive titles. If there's a console exclusive that I want to play, then I'll buy the console. Although that usually leads to me owning every console anyway...

Nintendo has released their FYE report which has stated that the Nintendo NX console will be released in March 2017. This was also confirmed via Twitter: "The next generation of #Nintendo is coming March 2017! #NX" - @NintendoAmerica Here's to hoping that Nintendo can recover from the disaster of the Wii U and get back to competing with Sony and Microsoft. Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/27/nintendo-nx-launch-march-2017/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nintendo?src=twsrc%5Etfw FYE Report: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2016/160427e.pdf

If you're okay with a membrane keyboard, I would recommend the Razer DeathStalker. They have a few different models with different pricing depending on the features. The cheapest does not have backlit keys, while their highest priced option has backlit keys and Razer's Switchblade UI. Personally, I'm primarily a laptop user and I've never been a fan of mechanical keyboards. The DeathStalker is by far my favorite keyboard out of any I've used. http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-deathstalker-chroma

The issue is that different colleges offer different specializations for Associate degrees. If you're planning to eventually get a bachelor's degree, then an Associate of Science degree would be your best choice (a specialization is not necessary). If you have no plans to continue on, then it might be better to look into a technical school that offers an Associate degree with a specific specialization. Look for Network System Administration, Computer Information Systems, or Information Technology as specializations.

This is the #1 reason why I pre-ordered the new Blade 14 immediately and will be doing the same once the Core is up for pre-order. I use my laptop for the majority of my work and only use my desktop for gaming that requires something more powerful than a GTX 970m and for running code that may require more CPU power and RAM than what is in my laptop (which is pretty rare). $500 is a small price to pay to finally be able to get rid of my desktop PC and not worry about installing programs twice and making sure files are constantly synced between multiple PCs.

One of the main reasons I will be upgrading is because of the Thunderbolt 3 port and compatibility with the Razer Core. I personally don't require a CPU more powerful than the i7-6700HQ and the Core would allow me to eliminate my desktop PC.

You can find drivers on MSI's support site, but you'll need a computer with a working internet connection to download them. Copy the driver onto a flash drive and transfer it over to your PC.

If the other files you're referring to are on a separate partition on the HDD, you can use DISKPART to remove the Windows partition and other no longer needed partitions (e.g. a recovery partition) and be left with your data partition. If the files you're referring to are on the same partition, you'll need to back them up first, then format the HDD, create a new partition on the HDD, and move them back.