By Seth G. Macy
Ultra high-powered gaming laptops take much of their design cues from modern supercars, with sharp, accented angles and honeycombed intakes. The EVGA SC17 is more like a luxury pickup truck than a supercar, with lots of power but not a lot of flair.
Make no mistake about it: there’s plenty of power here. With an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB graphics chip, 32GB of DDR4 memory and an available G-Sync 4K display, this EVGA is equipped for heavy lifting.
This is unquestionably a desktop replacement, going toe to toe with other gaming powerhouses, like the Razer Blade Pro and the Alienware 17 R4. All three computers have a lot in common: enormous weight, screen size and price tags.
Price and availability
The SC17, as equipped, costs $2,799 (about £2,500, AU$3,591). It’s not yet available in Australia, but you can sign up for pricing and availability notifications on EVGA’s official Australian website. It’s a lot of money, but significantly cheaper than the Blade Pro, and on par with the Alienware.
Design
Design wise, the SC17 doesn’t do much to stand out. It’s unassuming, but not unattractive. There’s nothing flashy here. It exudes a utilitarian look but still has softness on the edges …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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