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The Aorus Gaming Box with water-cooled graphics is a great choice for those looking to add GPU power to their thin and light laptop. It offers easy setup and is a great single cable solution for connecting external devices. The water-cooling system and thermal performance are standout features.

The Aorus Gaming Box with the water-cooled RTX 2080 Ti is a great choice for those looking to add GPU power to their thin and light laptop.

Pros
  • Easy setup with Thunderbolt cable
  • Great single cable solution for connecting external devices
  • Excellent thermal performance with water-cooling system
  • Manual tweaking options for overclocking the GPU
Cons
  • Predefined cutouts for the GPU limit upgrade options
  • Slightly higher power draw from the wall compared to other enclosures
  • Pump noise and fan noise at maximum speed

The water-cooling system and the thermal performance are standout features, with the water-cooled card being much cooler and quieter compared to other air-cooled options.

The Aorus Gaming Box with the water-cooled RTX 2080 Ti is a great choice for those looking to add GPU power to their thin and light laptop. It offers an easy setup with the included Thunderbolt cable and is a great single cable solution for connecting external devices like mice, keyboard, and gigabit network. The water-cooling system and the thermal performance are standout features, with the water-cooled card being much cooler and quieter compared to other air-cooled options. The gaming box is designed around their force RTX 2080 Ti and offers a great upgrade ability with manual tweaking options for those who want to overclock the GPU. The downsides include the predefined cutouts for the GPU, limiting the options for future upgrades, and the gaming box's slightly higher power draw from the wall compared to other enclosures.Overall, the Aorus Gaming Box is a great choice for those who want to add GPU power to their thin and light laptop. The water-cooling system provides excellent thermal performance, making it a great option for those who prioritize lower temperatures and quieter operation. It's a niche product and may not be the best choice for everyone, but for those who value extreme laptop portability and the option for more power at home, the Aorus Gaming Box is a great idea. However, the possible lack of upgrade ability compared to other enclosures and the higher power draw may be hard to justify for some users.

The Aorus Gaming Box is a great choice for those who want to add GPU power to their thin and light laptop.

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