Clevo X170 Gaming Laptops: Comet Lake-S Power and Upgrades

Fresh leaks from the Chinese forum Saraba1st point to the imminent release of refreshed Clevo gaming laptops powered by the new Comet Lake-S desktop-grade CPUs, expected to launch this spring. User Liaojings1 obtained internal slides detailing the upcoming X170 laptops, which replace the aging P7xx-series, finally bringing Clevo's designs in line with competitors like Dell/Alienware and MSI.

Chassis and Design Improvements

To accommodate desktop-grade CPUs, the X170 features a redesigned chassis with larger rear exhaust grills. Additional upgrades include:

• Enhanced Audio: More powerful stereo speakers and a dedicated woofer.
• RGB Lighting: Integrated lighting on the rear and underneath the chassis.

Display and Visuals

Clevo is adopting slim-bezel technology to maximize screen real estate. The 17.3-inch display offers:

• Resolution: 4K support.
• Refresh Rate: 144 Hz.
• Technology: G-SYNC compatibility.
• Design: 83% screen-to-body ratio.

Internal Hardware and Cooling

The X170-series integrates 10th Gen Comet Lake-S CPUs with up to 10 cores and 20 threads at a 125 W TDP. To manage this heat, the cooling system has been significantly overhauled:

• Heatpipe Arrangement: 11 total heatpipes (6 for the GPU, 5 for the CPU) supporting a 340 W TDP.
• Airflow: 4 small air vents and 2 main anti-dust fans.
• GPU Support: Expected to feature refreshed RTX 2000 laptop models.
• Connectivity: Support for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (20 Gbps bandwidth).

Release Information

While pricing remains unconfirmed, internal slides suggest an X170 release in Q1 2020, with the Comet Lake-S CPUs slated for a March-April launch.