Conclusion
...Asus pushes the performance envelope by shoehorning a Core i7-7700 processor and GeForce GTX 1080 graphics into a chassis measuring just a few inches thick.Building a small, high-performance gaming PC is a process fraught with danger. Failure to find an optimal balance between performance and cooling capacity can result in unwanted heat and noise, and given the price premium associated with such machines, it is important to keep the list of caveats as small as possible.
With the ROG G20CI, Asus pushes the performance envelope by shoehorning a Core i7-7700 processor and GeForce GTX 1080 graphics into a chassis measuring just a few inches thick.
Yet as is the case with many small gaming PCs, there are compromises to be aware of. Fan noise is frustrating, the lack of an internal power supply is compounded by the need for two mains power sockets, the use of single-channel memory is untenable, and given the lack of upgradability, the G20CI is a very niche proposition.
The ambition is admirable, and the machine is ultimately capable of high-resolution gaming, yet there are unenviable downsides and the ROG G20CI struggles to justify its lofty £2,100 price tag.
Core i7-7700 and GeForce GTX 1080
Well-suited to high-resolution gaming
Good selection of I/O ports
Bundled keyboard and mouse
Aura lighting effects look cool
Relatively low power consumption
Expensive at £2,100
Occupies two power sockets
No option for horizontal placement
Single-channel memory
Only a one-year warranty
Limited upgrade path
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The Asus ROG G20CI gaming PC is available to purchase from John Lewis.
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