Conclusion
Armed with a quad-core Intel Haswell processor, 16GB of memory and not one but two GeForce GTX 765M GPUs, the X7 offer a levels of performance that historically has been limited to laptops twice as thick.The X7 is a signal of Aorus' intent. Entering a market as fiercely competitive as gaming laptops is a daunting task, yet the Gigabyte subsidiary is off to a promising start with an eye-catching product that attracts attention for many of the right reasons.
Built into a slim aluminium frame, the X7 is a gaming laptop that precariously attempts to balance style and substance. Measuring just 22.9mm thick, this 17.3in machine is slight in appearance and full-blooded in use. Armed with a quad-core Intel Haswell processor, 16GB of memory and not one but two GeForce GTX 765M GPUs, the X7 offer a levels of performance that historically have been limited to laptops twice as thick.
The end result is an admirable first attempt, yet while our initial reaction is positive, the X7 has perhaps been too eager to make a lasting impression. Launching the world's thinnest, lightest GTX SLI gaming laptop has created the desired amount of hype, but looking past the marketing reveals a shortcoming in battery life.
All signs suggest that we won't witness gaming-laptop perfection until the next-generation of lower-power GPUs. Until then, the Aorus X7 offers a tricky compromise: be prepared to sacrifice battery life and you'll be rewarded with a level of performance that no other thin laptop can match.
The Good
Will play the latest games in full-HD
Quad-core Intel Haswell processor
Dual GeForce GTX 765M graphics
Comfortable backlit keyboard
Extremely fast storage array
Surprising sound system
Can drive three external screens
Memory can be expanded to 32GB
Wireless AC, Killer NIC and five USB portsThe Bad
Mediocre battery life
Can get loud when gaming
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Aorus X7
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The Aorus X7 gaming laptop is now available to purchase from Overclockers UK.
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