When Nvidia put desktop-class GTX 980s into laptops, it seemed to spark a new class of desktop replacements. With overclocked graphics and unlocked mobile Intel 6th generation (Skylake) processors, this new class of laptop offers performance never-before-seen in notebook PCs. Origin PC has taken this concept to a whole new level, and announced its new EON17-SLX customizable gaming laptop, which features desktop GTX 980 GPUs in addition to Intel Core i7 and i5 Skylake desktop processors.
| CPU Options | -Intel Core i5-6400-Intel Core i5-6600K-Intel Core i7-6700-Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|
| Memory Options | -Up to 32 GB DDR4-2133-Up to 64 GB DDR4-2400 (Coming Soon) |
| Single GPU Options | -GTX 970M (6 GB)-GTX 980M (8 GB)-GTX 980 (8 GB) |
| Dual-GPU Options | -GTX 970M (6 GB)-GTX 980M (8 GB) |
| M.2 Storage Options | SATA: Up to 500 GB Samsung 850 Evo PCIe: Up to 512 GB Samsung 950 Pro |
| 2.5-Inch Storage Options | SSD: Up to 2 TB Samsung 850 Evo/Pro HDD: Up to 2 TB Seagate HDDHybrid: Up to 1 TB Seagate SSHD |
The 16.8 x 12 x 1.8-inch chassis houses a 17.3-inch 1920x1080 IPS display with Nvidia G-Sync technology, with enough space to fit up to two M.2 SSDs and up to two 2.5-inch drives. The M.2 drives can even be configured in a RAID 0 array for blazing-fast read and write speeds, and there's a USB 3.1 Type-C port, too.
It's amazing how many high-performance parts (and desktop versions, no less) can be crammed into a laptop these days, and Origin PC appears to be targeting elite gamers (with disposable income) with laptops that could conceivably replace a high-end gaming desktop.
"The EON17-SLX will have enthusiasts and gamers dominating their competition," promised Kevin Wasielewski, CEO of Origin PC. "You literally have a laptop that is just as powerful as any modern high-performance gaming desktop today."
Dual-gigabit LAN is provided by a Dual Killer E2400 controller, and there are two internal wireless cards: a Killer Wireless AC 1535 dual-band and Bluetooth card, and an Intel PRO Wireless AC 7265 with a Bluetooth card.
Custom metallic paint colors such as Eternal Pink, Sabot Grey, Atmos Blue and Evolve Green add a personal touch to these powerful laptops. A backlit multi-color keyboard and trackpad are also aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
The EON17-SLX gaming laptop is available now from Origin PC and starts at $1,999.
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