Gigabyte · AORUS Master
Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (AM8H)
Flagship desktop-replacement
The 18" big brother: an overclockable 175 W RTX 5090, a Mini LED panel, and extreme expandability (up to 128 GB RAM and 6 TB of SSD across 3 slots) plus Thunderbolt 5. Independent reviews were thin at research time, and at 270 W it will run hot and loud — a true desktop replacement.
Pros
- Overclockable 175 W RTX 5090
- 240 Hz Mini LED
- Up to 128 GB RAM + 6 TB SSD
- Thunderbolt 5
Cons
- Runs hot & loud at 270 W
- Heavy (~3.5 kg)
- Limited BIOS options vs Alienware
- Pricing unclear at launch
Also in
Configurations
RTX 5090 · Core Ultra 9 275HX
Core Ultra 9 275HX · GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (24 GB) · up to 175 W
Pricing unknown; review pricing differs ~$1,595 between sources ($4,400–$5,995).
Display
- Size
- 18"
- Panel
- Mini LED
- Resolution
- 2560×1600 (WQXGA)
- Refresh rate
- 240
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- Up to 128 GB
- Type
- DDR5 SO-DIMM (4× slots)
- Max RAM
- 128 GB
- Upgradeable
- Yes
- Soldered
- No
- Storage
- Up to 6 TB (1× Gen5 + 2× Gen4)
Thermals & Noise
- Throttling
- WINDFORCE Infinity EX; up to 270 W total thermal power (400 W adapter). 270 W draw produces significant heat and noise.
Battery
- Capacity
- 99 Wh
Connectivity & I/O
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderbolt 5 + Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Build & Design
- Materials
- "5-degree Black" aluminum
- Weight
- ~3.5 kg
Reliability & common issues
- Heat & noisemoderate
No independent 2026 review at research date; comparable 18" machines at 270 W produce significant heat and noise. BIOS options reported as limited vs Alienware.
FAQ
What GPU does the Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (AM8H) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5090 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 1 configuration is listed.
Is the RAM upgradeable on the Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (AM8H)?
Yes — the RAM is user-upgradeable up to 128 GB.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- Price: Review pricing differs by ~$1,595 between sources ($4,400 vs $5,995).
