Combining a top-of-the-line mobile GPU, all-new Intel CPU, 4K display, and the proprietary water cooling base station, and you’re likely pushing the price tag up and over the $3,000 mark.

Among the many eye-catching and chin rubbing new products ASUS showed off was the ROG GX700 4K gaming laptop, one of its Republic of Gamers branded machines. This laptop was partnered by a huge ...