Aorus X5 MD

Aorus X5 MD

http://www.notebookreview.com/news/aorus-x5-md-gaming-notebook-now-geforce-gtx-1080/
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Aorus...andwagon-with-GTX-1080-graphics.224830.0.html

• 15.6-inch matte IPS 4K UHD display w/ G-Sync
• Unlocked Intel Core i7-7820HK CPU
• Nvidia Max-Q GeForce GTX 1080 w/ 8 GB GDDR5X VRAM
• Thunderbolt 3, mDP 1.3, HDMI 2.0
• 32-bit ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC
• Individually lit RGB keys

 

Depending on how far over $3,000 USD this costs, it might be hard to justify purchasing the X5 MD v7 over the X5 v7. As far as I can tell, the only difference between the two is they've dropped in a 1080MQ instead of a 1070. Going from a 1070 to a 1080 on a desktop costs around $100 USD, but you get the full performance of each card in a desktop scenario. Here you're going to be thermally limited, and it'll be an excellent opportunity to see whether the 1080MQ is worth anything, or if it's matched by its 1070 equipped little brother due to both cards needing to fit in a small sized thermal envelope. If I had to bet on the end result right now, I would guess that the 1080MQ will come out ahead by a little in peak performance (both out of the box and after cooling tweaks). As long as the price premium for that option isn't extreme, I think it's a nice option to have.

 

that Gtx1080MQ shoud be like a Gtx1075 IMO

 

+ Thunderbolt 3 & 4K G Sync Screen

 

All versions of the X5 v7 have Thunderbolt, and there's a version with a 4k Gsync screen. See some SKUs available for preorder here. The question is how much the X5 MD v7 will cost versus the 4k equipped X5 v7. But there are additional factors to consider. You'll be able to get the X5 v7 this month according to Aorus, whereas you'll need to wait longer for the X5 MD v7. Assuming that release estimate holds, you can either get the 1070 equipped version this month, or wait several months and pay more for what I'm guessing will turn out to have nothing more than a marginal GPU upgrade. When you consider that you can always spend time waiting for better tech, the X5 MD v7 is probably not worth waiting for. To anyone interested in some version of an X5, I would say either buy the 7820HK/1070 version this month, or if you're going to wait, sit a few more months past the release of the X5 MD and hold out for Coffee Lake/Volta equipped laptops. And not necessarily the X5 or even an Aorus unit, who knows what other worthwhile models there will be at that point.

To be clear, this isn't to say the X5 MD is a bad product. Once it's out, I actually think that as long as it's priced right with regard to its performance, it'll be an excellent complementary product, much like the current X7/X7 DT dynamic. It doesn't look like it requires an enormous investment to bring to market, since it seems to just be a drop in GPU upgrade, so in the future I would expect the X5 v8 and X5 MD v8 to release in tandem, as the X7 v7 and X7 DT v7 are going to be.

 

Found a video where an Aorus rep claims the X5 MD is coming in summer

 

https://www.windowscentral.com/gigabyte-aorus-x5-md-hands-gtx-1080-nvidia-max-q

"So just how much faster is the new model, with the Max-Q-equipped GTX 1080? Gigabyte claims a speed bump of around 15 percent compared to the X5 v7, with GTX 1070. That's impressive considering almost everything else appears to be the same, and a 15 percent improvement is enough to make a noticeable difference in frame rates."


here gtx1080 mobile vs gtx1070 mobile
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compar...le-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1070-Mobile/m165564vsm164129

 

any idea of how hot or loud this thing gets? would be impressive IF it performs better than the still unreleased x5 v7

 

X5 v7 is ostensibly in stock here.

 

What's the difference between the X5 V7 and the X5 MD apart from the GPU ?

 

I believe the only significant differences are the GPU and resolution. The X5 MD is 4k only, while the X5 v7 has 4k and 2880x1620 options. Then there will probably be some different SKUs that have more RAM, bigger SSDs, and so forth. In the video I just posted, the Aorus rep claimed they've been working hard getting the cooling right, but if you look at the Linus video in the OP, the design is basically the same from as far back as the X5 v5.

 

I heard today that the 1080mq can be brought down to a TDP as low as 90w if this is true doesn't it have the potential to run cooler than the 1070 even? And I'm not sure but could that mean less power draw than the 1070 too? Maybe even more battery life assuming it scales down to when idling too? Just curious as to what you guys think.

 

The 1080 max-q supposedly at 90w is a little over half that of the non-max-q 1070

The x5v6 gets max of 4 hours on battery so maybe the x5 md might get 5-6 hours?

*crosses fingers*

 

Hopefully you'll be able to increase the max TDP on these chips with a BOIS hack or some other method. If they're the best binned chips, then with full power, they should be able to accomplish great things for those that are okay with the fan noise.

 

I'm looking for a new laptop and my choice is between this one and the Aero 15, don't know if I should wait ...

 

I didn't realize the notebook version of the 1070 still pulled nearly 180w... Damn I don't even need the gpu power over the 1070 I just want a battery to make it through the plane flight from sfo to jfk... is that too much to ask. lol. Hopefully they will have some battery battery life on the v7 and i don't have to wait all the way into winter for this thing.

 

this will destroy the aero in everything except for battery life. but also probably going to be about $1k more so there are trade offs. Also expected launch is q4 so you will have to wait until winter or the aero 15 is available now. I guess it really depends on what your needs are the two could both be great machines for different applications.

 

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Spot on. They're very different machines, and I don't think either is a bad choice. However, in this video Aorus claims the X5 MD will launch in Summer, which contradicts the information Linus Tech Tips received, so ultimately it's tough for anyone to know with any amount of certainty when the X5 MD will release. Though given Aorus' ability to stick to a deadline, Q4 wouldn't surprise anyone.

 

I'm just waiting patiently for this Aorus X5 MD. I sold my Dell 9560 XPS and sent back my Aero 15. I'm also waiting on the new Intel Wi-Fi card.

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Why did you send back your AERO 15?

 

Exactly what I was going to say. In theory, it should just be a part swap for Aorus (whereas entire new laptops for Acer & Asus), so I don't see a reason for why it would take another several months to release after the v7. Also, since Nvidia stated that max-q was coming out in the summer (I think July), that would make sense for MD, unless there's limited number of these GPUs and Acer/Asus take priority of Aorus.
However, with all that said, we've seen the trouble Aorus has had with meeting any deadlines recently, so who knows...

 

I'm waiting to buy the Aorus X5 MD.

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too bad the design screams gamer, I think i'll be too embarissed to use it in starbucks

 

To each their own. But I would say of the other laptops out there with similar specs it seems really sleek and like something you can use in a professional setting without too many heads turning. I found that to be part of the appeal personally. I think even though the body is slightly more aggressive than something like the razer blade the logo is less distracting. But again just my personal preference definitely something that i think will be less "gamery" than other laptops with the same specs.

 

i think it is mainly the huge eagle on the trackpad it is just so distracting and you are forced to stare at it all the time o and the speaker layout, rectangle speaker grill is not good enough i guess

 

I agree with both; only reason I'm even considering this laptop is because it doesn't scream gamer as much as most 'gaming/performance' laptops. I do wish they did away with that awful trackpad logo; really I wish they did away with that eagle logo period as it looks like it's something a 10 year old came up with. My hope for the trackpad is to put something like a dbrand skin on it, like they have for other laptop trackpads, and for the logo on the lid, a sticker will do nicely (which is what I currently have on my msi gs60 to cover up their dragon logo.... at least that's the only thing that I needed to do on that one).

 

Can XoticPC or someone make the mousepad logo go away?

 

First post here on the forum. I ordered the x5 v7 on June 9th from agearnotebooks.com, and even called to verify they had it in stock. He said they did, but has put a "pending hold" of "at least 3 to 5 days" on my credit card to "verify payment" before shipping. Not sure if that's true (I've never dealt with that from any purchase before), or if it's a way to try to delay shipment until he actually gets stock in? We'll just have to see, but I'll post here if and when I receive the machine.

 

At this point my hunch is that agearnotebook's claim of having it in stock is utter BS. They've had it in stock for quite a while now, if you believe their website, and yet reviewers are still under NDA or haven't posted anything yet? Yeah, right.

 

my hunch is in line with yours unfortunately. i'll update if/when i get any movement on the order. hopefully not months from now.

 

Aorus X5 MD will be available mid-july at Newegg.

Will according to Ms.Lady from Gigabyte
The MSRP will be $2,899. Also will only be available at Newegg. July 28 is the release date.

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I'm guessing another newegg exclusive..... I wish they stopped that nonsense.

 

I just put in my pre-order for Aorus X5 MD at Newegg. It will be release on 7/27/2017.

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I want to pre-order the X5 MD but the 4k screen is such a turn off. I had a GB P37x v5 in 4k, regretted the screen purchase and sold it to buy a 17" in 1080p.

 

here a review
http://www.ultrabookreview.com/17254-aorus-x5-md-review/