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AKiTiO Node vs GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 separate most on host power delivery: AKiTiO Node at 85, GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 at 100, 15% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | GIGABYTE |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI + 3x DisplayPort on the card |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active, WATERFORCE all-in-one liquid cooler |
| Model | Node | AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | Fixed: pre-installed GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (not swappable) |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $1,499 (2021) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| GIGABYTE | View on GIGABYTE |
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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 RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent plug-and-play convenience, but the sealed design and price premium hurt long-term value versus a bare enclosure.