Gigabyte Aorus X9-1080-801 Gaming Notebook

Gigabyte Aorus X9-1080-801 Gaming Notebook

Features

• World's Fastest 8th Gen. Intel Corei9-8950HK Overclockable Processor (2.9~4.8Ghz)
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GDDR5X 8GB
• World's Thinnest Chassis with True Laptop Mechanical Switches
• World's First 17.3â€� Laptop With Quad Fans
• 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 144Hz IPS Anti-Glare Display
• Exotic Design with Maximum Aluminum Coverage
• X-Rite Pantone Certified Display
• Tri-Storage : Up to 2X PCI-E Gen 3 NVMe SSDs and 1X 2TB HDD
• DDR4 2666Hz: Up to 64GB
• Quad Ports: Thunderbolt 3, USB3.1 Type C, MiniDisplayPort 1.4
• ESS Sabre Hi-Fi Audio DAC
• Quad Audio: 2X speakers 2X Woofers
• Unique central Multifunctional RGB HUD Lightbar and Chassis RGB Fusion Lighting
• AORUS RGB Fusion: 16.7 million Per-Key RGB Backlighting
• Multi External Display Support: 3 Surround Display
• Versatile Fan Control | 15 Stage Deep Fan Control
• Xsplit: Stream Like a Pro
• Killer DoubleShot Pro: Optimized Gaming Network
• Dolby Atmos Audio
• AORUS Exclusive: International 1+1 Year Warranty
• Game in a Greener Environment With Decomposable Packaging

Overview

Design X Power X Portable

Exotic yet functional in design and having the raw power to take on other top tier players. Furthermore, taking the title for the thinnest laptop that features true mechanical keyboard and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics configuration. These are just some of the qualities that makes a machine worthy to own. The AORUS X9 is born.

Exotic Chassis Design | For the Chosen

Attractive, striking and out of the ordinary. The X9 design philosophy screams with exotic properties, taking cues from modern supercars and stealth fighter jets, the beautifully shaped aluminum expresses unique flowing motions, standing out from the crowd that are full of mundane designs. You have fought to victory and desire to be different. The X9 is designed to be an expression of your untamed characteristic, It is surely for the chosen.

MAXIMUM ALUMINUM X Feel and Sense the Quality

The X9 takes no compromises when it comes to the built material. You will find quality aluminum contractions throughout the X9 chassis, AORUS has gone through a tremendous amount of great engineering in order to create a chassis that is well built without sacrificing performance, opting for aluminum for areas that would normally be built with lower quality materials. Feel the difference.

AORUS HUD X Functional RGB Lighting

A one-of-a-kind central RGB HUD that is not just for show. Extra information such as the volume, battery indicator, CPU/GPU temperature and more, can be shown through the individual RGB strip that makes up the AORUS HUD. You can also set the HUD to sync with the surrounding RGB chassis lighting to create the all-around effect to your liking.

RGB FUSION SURROUND X The Heartbeat of a Beast

RGB lighting is normally found on keyboards. Now with the X9, we have surrounded the chassis with four RGB LED strips that has a multitude of lighting effects for you to choose from. Beyond the stealth of the X9, comes the option to light up the exterior for that extra eye-candy and make the X9 truly yours.

i9-8950HK | Experience the Extreme

Yes, you see it right, the X9 DT is equipped with the latest extreme overclockable 8th gen Intel Core i9-8950HK CPU. Be one of the first to experience the power and pride with such an extreme CPU edition with an unbelievable unlocked potential, achieving 4.8Ghz of pure clock speed, 50% faster than the i7-7820HK. The i9-8950 is a 6 core monster, now first time ever on a gaming laptop.

AORUS Overclock | Laptop Overclocking Made Easy

It is mind blowing to know that the insanity does not stop here. On top of the already-extreme core clock speed, AORUS provides one click overclocking function to your command. Take it to the next level when others cant provide and be part of the overclocking performance sensation.

Tri-Storage | Enjoy All the Games

Combining the near-zero access times and high transfer speeds of PCI-E Gen 3 NVMe SSDs with the bulk storage capacity of traditional mechanical hard drives is AORUS' Tri-Storage technology. Capable of Running not one, but two 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs, with blazing transfer speeds of over 3000MB/s ensures your operating system, applications and games launch instantaneously, while bulk storage needs are taken care of by a 2TB HDD. With a total of 4TB storage at your reach, giving you the ultimate flexibility and performance.

DDR4 2666Hz | Memory Speed for 4K Gaming

Games are becoming more demanding with the introduction of 4K gaming. Ram speed needs to catch up in order to meet the demands. AORUS decided to up the game by upping the DDR4 speed to the latest and extreme speed of 2666Hz. Feel the difference right away and let ram demanding games be a thing of the past.

Quad Ports | Versatile Connectivity

The X9 has your back with Quad Port types - a combination of the latest, most useful and versatile ports out there. With Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Type-C, MiniDisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0, it's hard to imagine a scenario that stumps the X9 when it comes to connectivity.

Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt 3 comes with outstanding capabilities such as transfer speeds up to 40Gbps and connecting plug n play external graphics. The Thunderbolt 3 is the most powerful compact and versatile port to date.

USB

Not only is it easier to connect, its fast. USB 3.1 Gen 2(Type-C) has twice the throughput of USB 3.0, transferring 100GB video in as little as 80 seconds.

DisplayPort

Up to 32.4Gbps bandwidth, supporting higher than 4K outputs and higher color applications than before.

HDMI

The incorporation of HDMI 2.0 brings screen resolution to the next level. Unlike HDMI 1.4 which only supports 8-bit color up to 30 frames per second, HDMI 2.0 Supports up to 18 Gbps transfer. 4K resolution plus 12-bit color and up to 60Hz refresh rate lets you view videos, photos, and play games in true high definition.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: The Ultimate Performance

The new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series GPU features the latest Pascal architecture, breaking the limits of laptop performance. The new GPU delivers not only the ultimate performance and efficiency, but also easily provides an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience and smooth high-res gameplay. Hardcore gamers can now possess over-the-top performance on the mobile platform with crystal clear, captivating motion graphics, and jaw-dropping visuals.

THE ULTIMATE PC GAMING PLATFORM

Get Game Ready with GeForceGTX. GeForce GTX delivers the fastest performance, with the most advance gaming technologies (NVIDIA GameWorks) and the best gaming ecosystem (GeForce Experience).

NVIDIAAnsel

Ansel is a revolutionary new way to capture in-game shots and view in 360. Compose your screenshots from any position, adjust them with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high-fidelity formats, and share them in 360 degrees using your mobile phone, PC, or VR headset.

HDR Ready

HDR Ready games and movies are rendered in rich, vibrant colors to deliver sharper and more realistic images.

VR Works

Discover next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsetsdriven by NVIDIA VRWorks technologies. VR audio, physics, and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

NVIDIA G-SYNC | No Screen Tear

NVIDIA G-SYNC achieves a smooth GPU to display image sync that brings you screen- tear free experience. Without the FPS drawbacks of the V-sync, NVIDIA G-SYNC provides you with buttery smooth visuals, minimizing display stutter, input lag and retains FPS performance.

FHD 144Hz IPS | Buttery Smooth

Seeking for more is what winners do. Taking advantage of the higher refresh rate of 144Hz is not just for victory but it is also to provide a smooth visual sensation. Whats more, the 144Hz panel is an IPS panel and is calibrated through X-rite Pantone calibration before it leaves the factory. The result is having perfect color reproduction and viewing angle that gives you the edge like no other.

X-Rite Pantone Calibration | Experience True Colors

The complexity of in-game colors is what brings the game to life. Without proper color calibration, the intended colors are well hidden away. AORUS has teamed up with X-Rite Pantone- a world-renowned authority on color and provider of leading color technologies- to provide accurate colors throughout the color spectrum. Each display on the laptop is fully calibrated through a professional calibration solution from X-Rite Pantone. Experience vibrant yet accurate colors shown as intended by game developers.Gamers can now enjoy every gaming moment and also take advantage of the accurate color contrasts in order to distinguish between enemies from the environment.

Multi External Display Support | Build Up Your War Room

Open up to more possibilities with the X9. With the introduction of Thunderbolt 3 port, you can now connect up to a total of 3 external 4K displays. Watch a strategic gaming video while gaming, check and control your music without exiting the game or go all out immersive with NVIDIA Surround. Do more and enjoy more, now made possible with the X9.

Smooth VR | The Only Machine You Need

It comes to no surprise that the AORUS X9 DT with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics can power any VR device that you throw at it. With a specialized plug and play port design, you will find it real easy to set up your VR and submerge in the smoothest virtual gaming experience without worrying about hardware performance. All you need is the X9 DT.

Worlds First 17.3 inch Laptop with Quad Fan Design

The AORUS X9 features an unprecedented Quad Fan cooling solution, working in tandem with the 8 heatpipes, making light work of the dual GPUs, CPU and Chipset heat output. The Quad Fan cooling solution was engineered to ensure high performance heat dissipation, making for a cool and pleasant gaming experience.

Performance Designed Fan Vents | Not Just For Style

The X9 comes with beasty looking vents throughout the chassis. They are not just for show. The uncompromised large sized vents and vent location is the key to sucking in large amounts of air, intelligent air distribution and dissipating all the hot air effectively. Giving you style and performance while you game.

Versatile Fan Control | 15 Stage Deep Fan Control

Beyond the specialized cooling chassis design, AORUS further adds an intuitive fan customization UI that will defiantly suit any gamer needs. Take control of the fan in different situations, with quiet, normal, gaming, customize and deep control profiles to choose from. Gamers can go even further with a fan curve, 15 stage fan control setting (deep control profile) that lets gamers assign different fan speeds to individual temperature for the ultimate fan tweak customization.

ESS SABRE Hi-Fi Audio DAC | Catering for Your Audio Needs

The X9 features a class leading DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) from industry leaders ESS. Featuring its patented HyperStream architecture the DAC handles audio streams with bitrates up to 24 bits and sample rates of up to 192KHz, for that extra clear audio during any gameplay or media consumption. Furthermore, the X9 brings benefits such as higher digital signal-to-noise ratios, as well as higher pure output power - eliminating the need for an external headphone amplifier. Experience true audio with the ESS DAC.

Quad Front Firing Audio | Direct Impact

With the X9, AORUS takes the portable stereo sound experience to the next level. While others go for 2.1 sound systems, with one subwoofer sharing the bass loads from two channels, AORUS covers the entire range for each channel, with a 2-way speaker architecture. On top of that, with most laptops having the speakers at the back of the laptop, the X9 has positioned the speakers and woofers to face the user for a direct sound experience.

Go Inside the Action with Breakthrough Sound

Dolby Atmos pulls you into the game with powerful, moving audio that sweeps all around and above you with amazing precision and realism. A leap forward from surround sound, it gives you a competitive edge, with audio that heightens your sense of awareness and immerses you in a more intense gaming experience.

True Laptop Mechanical Keyboard | Worlds Thinnest Laptop with Mech Switches

Experience the joy of gaming on a true laptop mechanical keyboard in an unprecedentedly slim format or in a worlds thinnest laptop with true mech switches for that matter. The X9 offers specially designed Brown switches for performance and durability. On top of that, naturally featuring full per-key 16.7 million color RGB backlighting and a variety of lighting effects to choose from. The X9 is a true portable gaming laptop that has it all.

AORUS Fusion | Next Level RGB Lighting Control and More

Each and every key can be customized to light up only the required keys for each application, allowing the user to instantly identify which keys to press. Gamers can go a step further and setup animated illumination effects like breathing, waves, ripples and much more. The Fusion app can combine audio, backlight, and macro settings to profiles, and switch automatically between games or applications.

Taking the already powerful and customizable RGB fusion software found throughout the AORUS brand, AORUS has gone further and added extra functions just for the all-powerful X9. In conjunction with the multifunctional RGB Lightbar and surround RGB lighting. You will be able to control all the RGB lighting found throughout the X9, all through AORUS Fusion.

N-Key Rollover + Macro | Ultimate Key Control

From gaming to productivity, combination keys are endless. Craving macros? With the AORUS Fusion software, you can make any key or key combination into a macro, eliminating the need for dedicated keys. Cast spells or perform complex tasks with a single keypress. Whats more, the keyboard features N-key rollover for a smooth, error free key combo experience.

AORUS HUD | Functional RGB Lighting

A one-of-a-kind central RGB HUD that is not just for show. Extra information such as the volume, battery indicator, CPU/GPU temperature and more, can be shown through the individual RGB strip that makes up the AORUS HUD. You can also set the HUD to sync with the surrounding RGB chassis lighting to create the all-around effect to your liking.

AORUS Touchpad |Tradition Redefined

Selected from a multitude of material combinations, AORUS has come up with the most silky-smooth and robust trackpad to date. You will find a striking AORUS logo on the trackpad for extra aesthetics, with a unique procedure that reflects different color shades as you look at it from different angles.

Killer DoubleShot Pro | Full Bandwidth Utilization

Killer DoubleShot Pro provides unprecedented speed, intelligence, and control for systems with Killer Wireless adapter and a Killer Ethernet controller. DoubleShot Pro automatically picks the fastest network connection and sends all high priority traffic over that interface. All standard traffic is then sent over the other interface. This ensures the highest priority traffic will always be put on the fastest and most reliable link, giving you lag free gaming experience even while running multiple downloads the same time.

Stream Like A Pro | XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster

From editing, managing, recording and streaming videos, the software offers powerful and easy to use tools in order for gamers to reach out with ease and is compatible for a variety of social media. Expand with plugins or even chat with followers, XSplit is an all-in-one for video production and streaming.

Do Not Disturb | Dont Let Anything Get in Your Way

Remember the time a system update has disturbed you gaming session? AORUS came up with a solution called DND (Do Not Disturb) mode, for when you are in need of an interruption free gaming session. Say goodbye to sudden system updates that results in sudden drop/spike in connection speed or system restarts. All you need to do is activate the DND mode with a simple click through the AORUS C& interface. Take your game experience to the next level without any obstructions.

AORUS Exclusive | International 1+1 Year Warranty

AORUS is committed to provide the best in hardware and after-sales service. AORUS has further set the standard in the industry by offering an additional 1-year international warranty on top of the norm. Enjoy every moment with your AORUS laptop with the exclusive 1+1 year international warranty.

Game in a Greener Environment | iF Design Award

AORUS provide gamers with the ultimate in hardware and software performance. Whats more, AORUS has redesigned the packaging by using natural smelling rice husks that is eco-friendly and fully decomposable, yet retaining the same protection as before. Create a better environment while we game to victory. Now accredit with the internationally renowned iF Design Award win.

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