Aorus XTREME RTX 2070 Graphics Card Review

Final Thoughts

How Much Does it Cost?

The Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme is available now from most major retailers. It’s listed on Amazon at a pretty reasonable £619.00. That’s a small premium over the non-Xtreme model, which is currently 592.99.

Overview

Without a doubt, this is one of the best RTX 2070 series cards on the market right now. The performance is pretty close to the slightly cheaper MSI Gaming Z model. However, I think the Xtreme has the edge in gaming performance, and for an extra £20, it’s the one I would go with all day long.

Performance

When it comes to gaming, the RTX 2070 series is no slouch, and a huge step up from the last generations GTX 1070. The GTX 1080 Ti is a thorn in the side around the same price. However, this card has plenty more features, solid performance, and a fantastic cooler that allows it to stand proudly on its own merits. It’s also the entry level for the latest Direct X features, such as Ray Tracing, DLSS, and more. With more games rolling out advanced lighting, shadows, and texture scaling in the coming weeks, we can’t wait to see what else it can do. Battlefield V Ray-Tracing may not be great (performance wise), but I wouldn’t write off the whole feature set just yet.

Build Quality

A solid 10 out of 10 for this card, as Aorus has really put their best foot forward with this card. The GPU looks superb, but the inclusion of a durable backplate, as well as a high-end cooler, extensive display connectivity, and that GPU brace, make it one of the best-made cards in this price range.

Should I Buy One?

The performance is fantastic on the new Xtreme RTX 2070, and it’s easily one of the best cards for gaming at this price range. With the inclusion of great aesthetics, build quality, addressable LED lighting, and more, there’s nothing bad to say about it. Highly recommended!