Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AKiTiO Node vs GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box separate most on psu wattage: AKiTiO Node at 500, GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box at 1070, 53% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 15%, again favouring GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | GIGABYTE / AORUS |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 500-53% | 1070 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active dual-fan on the enclosed GTX 1070 blower card |
| Model | Node | GV-N1070IXEB-8GD |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $549.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | GIGABYTE AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo |
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.