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AKiTiO Node vs GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box: Comparison
What is the difference between AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box?
Psu wattage is where these two genuinely part company, AKiTiO Node 500 W against GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box 1070 W, a 53% lead for GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box. Add host power delivery to that, 85 W on the AKiTiO Node versus 100 W on the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
The AKiTiO Node suits budget buyers running GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series dual-slot cards and anyone wanting the smallest, cheapest AKiTiO enclosure, though it is not built for cards drawing near or above the 500W ceiling and anyone wanting current Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4 bandwidth. It is equally the pick for simple builds that don't need USB hub or Ethernet ports on the box. Avoid it for buyers who could instead get the Node Titan's 650W PSU for a modest premium. The GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box is the one to take for buyers who don't want to source a separate desktop GPU and thin-and-light laptop owners needing quick gaming performance boosts, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting to upgrade the GPU later and users needing current-generation ray tracing performance. Our rating of the AKiTiO Node (6/10): A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan.
AKiTiO Node vs GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box price
At the last price check the AKiTiO Node was $299 and the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box $550, a 84% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box differ on cooling type?
Yes. Cooling Type reads Active Fan on the AKiTiO Node versus Active dual-fan on the enclosed GTX 1070 blower card on the GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box.
Is the Connection Standard the same on the AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box?
It is. Both are listed at Thunderbolt 3, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AKiTiO Node
- AKiTiO
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- GIGABYTE / AORUS
Connection Standard
- AKiTiO Node
- Thunderbolt 3
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- AKiTiO Node
- Node
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- GV-N1070IXEB-8GD
Extra Ports
- AKiTiO Node
- None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 3
PSU Wattage
- AKiTiO Node
- 500 W-53%
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 1070 WBest
Host Power Delivery
- AKiTiO Node
- 85 W-15%
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- 100 WBest
Cooling Type
- AKiTiO Node
- Active Fan
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Active dual-fan on the enclosed GTX 1070 blower card
Price
- AKiTiO Node
- Launched around $299 (2017)
- GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
- Launched around $549.99 (2017)
Which one should you pick?
Choose AKiTiO Node if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box if you want the higher PSU wattage (1070 W vs 500 W) and the higher host power delivery (100 W vs 85 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | $299.00 View on B&H Photo | |
| Consumercarts listing | $549.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AKiTiO Node
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan.
GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A convenient plug-and-play eGPU for its era, but the fixed GTX 1070 is now well behind current GPU generations.