No doubt. I want to go that route. It will come down to whether I wanna put down the cash in hand, or stick with the financing aspect.
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2016+ Gaming Laptop Thread: Embracing Pascal's Wafer (Please Read OP)
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No doubt. I want to go that route. It will come down to whether I wanna put down the cash in hand, or stick with the financing aspect.
Tizoc
Member
For anyone interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No5RbW1A2Ss
Dave Lee reviews the Acer Predator Helios 300. It has a GTX 1060 and is going for around $1100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No5RbW1A2Ss
Dave Lee reviews the Acer Predator Helios 300. It has a GTX 1060 and is going for around $1100
Got some strange problem with my laptop now. Radio Switch driver fails to load at nearly every bootup and eventually leads to shutdown when playing games. I disabled the device and forced Windows not to update it. The thing is though that neither factory settings now system restore fixed it. Obviously updating the drivers didn't fix it either. Everything works properly after i disabled it now and it's a pretty useless device so im not worried for not having it working... but seems like a strange problem and i would like some advice on what is causing it. The laptop is a GT73VR 6RE Titan.
That sounds better than expected!
And the 1070 is losing to the regular 1060 in some tests.
These things are jokes, because they are still charging full card prices. They have essentially released M cards, but with no discounts versus the standard desktop variants.
RIP to the wallets of the uninformed masses.
Have you done a clean install to clear up the issues?
I don't mean a factory reset either. I mean nuking from orbit with a W10 download.
GameAddict411
Member
Oh it's a lot more money. I've seen the configurator.
It's absurd, that Dell offers the 15R3 with the 1070, and you can pay $400 more for the 1080MQ, a card that is pretty much equal.
Almost sound illegal. That is textbook bait and switch.
RandomExpletive
Member
Hopefully tech reviewers give Nvidia a hard time about this.
K.Jack is bae
ss_lemonade
Member
They never gave them a hard time with the Optimus BS one has to deal with, though I guess this is more of a Microsoft problem?
Cave Johnson
Member
Anybody has an eGPU experience? I've got an HP Spectre x360 with Thunderbolt 3 support and I'm planning to buy a docking station for extra graphics performance.
GameAddict411
Member
$400 more?! It's much worse than I imagined fucking hell. I hope no one falls for this shit.
Killer Queen
Banned
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3199...-prices-release-date-features-specs-faqs.html
All Prices are in USD
Still haven't gotten my laptop, but I want the top Omen 17. Amazing and beautiful machine and fixed all the issues with the previous Omen. Though still no multi-color keyboard.
66C is incredibly cool running.
Omg its beautiful... Clear upgrade to what I have. Damnit... The I/O improvements...
GameAddict411
Member
That RX 580 is a rip off though. It's very similar to the GTX 1060 but you pay 300 more. The GTX 1060 model is priced well though.
GrinningColossus
Member
Found another microcenter deal, for $1199
I am saving up for something like this, but I am really reluctant to drop past a 640GB hard drive (what I currently have), even if this is an SSD and much faster than my 7200 rpm drive. I am waiting for a good i7 7700 laptop with at least a 1060 6gb and 16gb RAM for $1100. Maybe it won't happen anytime soon, but I can wait a few months to a year.
I am saving up for something like this, but I am really reluctant to drop past a 640GB hard drive (what I currently have), even if this is an SSD and much faster than my 7200 rpm drive. I am waiting for a good i7 7700 laptop with at least a 1060 6gb and 16gb RAM for $1100. Maybe it won't happen anytime soon, but I can wait a few months to a year.
Killer Queen
Banned
Ideally I'd be getting the $1,800 version with the 4k screen, 32gb RAM and GTX1070. But that version isn't available in Canada for whatever reason and also isn't currently available on the US site either. But I've emailed HP on its availability so we'll see how that works and I'll update you guys.
Link to the US site for anyone interested.
http://store.hp.com/us/en/mdp/gaming--1/hp-omen-397505--1#!&tab=vao
yeah I don't know what's going on with that.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N11JKA3/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I bought this pc.
Any general tips to improve performance? I have some games that are close to reach 60 fps, but still feel like it could improve a little more.
Should I tweak some settings in the system? or in nvidia geforce experience?
I bought this pc.
Any general tips to improve performance? I have some games that are close to reach 60 fps, but still feel like it could improve a little more.
Should I tweak some settings in the system? or in nvidia geforce experience?
Anyone tried something like this?
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3178...real-affordable-graphics-for-your-laptop.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3178...real-affordable-graphics-for-your-laptop.html
GameAddict411
Member
Dropping settings is about the only way to maintain the desired frame rate. I think the GTX 1050 is a decent GPU, but don't expect high settings at 1080p at 60 FPS. Using Geoforce experience might actually help you achieve the desired frame rate without wasting time on tweaking the graphics.
GameAddict411
Member
Get the GTX 1060 model, or that's not available with the 4K panel? The RX 580 will not be able to game at that resolution very well.
It will cost more than replacing your laptop with Thunderbolt 3 with a GTX1070/80 laptop...
These things are bottlenecked by the port. Utter trash.
Killer Queen
Banned
I'm just going to go to get one from the US sometime in the near future. K.jack got me hellbent on a 1070. Certainly not going to get a 580 though. Also the 4k panel isn't for gaming particularly, just photography work and video editing. It's just a little annoying that Canada almost never gets the high end models. But I guess to be fair, currently nowhere (Not even the HP US site) is offering the 1070 Omen 17.
but I mean, at that price for all that you can't go wrong. Beastly and relatively affordable compared to some of the competition.
I have not tried to do that yet. Is there something special that i need to know before doing this? I can't seem to find information if it will fuck up the raid configuration, for example.
Looks like i did not fix the problem either. I thought i disabled automatic driver updates through a registry setting fix but Windows did it anyway. This time though, uninstalling the driver did not fix the issue. Originally it's failure to load accompanied with events 7000 "CldFlt service failed to start" and 37 "App container profile failed with error 0x800700B7 because it was unable to register the AppContainer SID". Now these two events are still there and the crashes keep happening. The PC also fails to create a dump file with these crashes and i was unable to force a fix.
Edit: Tried playing games without the AC adapter, they worked fine but the PC crashes in a minute if i plug the adapter back. Could this be a PSU issue?
Killer Queen
Banned
Some hands on videos of the new Omens.
Disclaimer: these are in german
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBnl0On9d1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACIYropm4NA
Really nice set of looking laptops. Very glad I waited.
Disclaimer: these are in german
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBnl0On9d1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACIYropm4NA
Really nice set of looking laptops. Very glad I waited.
I've had to buy three laptops this year alone due to going cheap and/or used.
I am just going to bite the bullet and get something nice that will last me two or three years.
Gaming isn't an absolute priority, but if I am going to drop the cash I want to the machine to be somewhat capable. I am a college student so my main priority is bang for my buck.
I am looking at the Omen 15T with the following specs:
Windows 10 Home 64
Intel® Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores) + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated)
8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)
15.6" diagonal FHD IPS UWVA anti-glare WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
1TB 7200 rpm SATA
With that setup it's under a grand which is my price point (I can't go any higher).
Would anyone recommend I go with this or have any other suggestions?
I am just going to bite the bullet and get something nice that will last me two or three years.
Gaming isn't an absolute priority, but if I am going to drop the cash I want to the machine to be somewhat capable. I am a college student so my main priority is bang for my buck.
I am looking at the Omen 15T with the following specs:
Windows 10 Home 64
Intel® Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores) + NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated)
8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)
15.6" diagonal FHD IPS UWVA anti-glare WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
1TB 7200 rpm SATA
With that setup it's under a grand which is my price point (I can't go any higher).
Would anyone recommend I go with this or have any other suggestions?
BibiMaghoo
Member
Can anyone recommend me a laptop with a 120hz screen? Preferably 17 inch, and with no less than a 1060? I am having a real job finding this combination. I can get an Alienware with this but only in 15 inch, I can get plenty of 17 inch with 1060/70 but no 120hz.
Here is the kicker, I'm in the UK and can't import because tax would be awful. So I need an EU retailer. There are loads of models US side that are not here, or are called something else. I'm genuinely surprised I've found this hard to do. Max budget is £1700. I don't need a 4k screen and have an external one anyway. I have never had a screen higher than 60hz.
Can you help me Gaf?
Here is the kicker, I'm in the UK and can't import because tax would be awful. So I need an EU retailer. There are loads of models US side that are not here, or are called something else. I'm genuinely surprised I've found this hard to do. Max budget is £1700. I don't need a 4k screen and have an external one anyway. I have never had a screen higher than 60hz.
Can you help me Gaf?
So why would you want one? You could get a much better laptop and a boss external monitor for high refresh rate gaming. With a 1060, you're going to be hard pressed to make use of that high of a refresh rate for modern games.
Anyway for £200 more: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MSI-Titan...596545?hash=item3d3d2148c1:g:KvsAAOSwuMZZMvwP
For £1349: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MSI-Steal...816712?hash=item1a2f209f08:g:bPIAAOSwMvtZU6ih
Killer Queen
Banned
Don't know if its UK available but the MSI GE72MVR would be exactly what you're looking for. 1080p 120hz 17inch gtx1070 and would be a bit under budget.
This one? https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7...MI-52vnt_h1AIV4ZPtCh3UUgWGEAkYASABEgIMQvD_BwE
Doesn't say 120hz though
RAID SSDs? I would undo that anyway, and run them as separate drives. You see no benefits outside of synthetic benchmarks.
It working unplugged is weird. May be time to contact MSI support.
Buy this. You can't do anywhere near as good at $799.
Try building one of these. The 120Hz screen is in the 'Chassis & Display' drop down.
Staying under £1700 is going to be hard, if you go 1070.
But these have Desktop CPUs, so that laptop is gunna thicc af.
Killer Queen
Banned
Iirc the GE72MVR only comes with 120hz screens in most parts of the world. Every where I've checked in NA at least only have that option available and on the site it says there's also a 4k option, but in terms of screen there's only ever been those two AFAIK.
I'm a bit confused, because the laptop I mentioned has an i7 and everything else is the same for only $100 more it seems.
Are the i7 and i5 that comparable that I shouldn't go for the i7 model for only $100 more?
BibiMaghoo
Member
Thank you all for the responses, I'l check those links out now.
To answer this specifically, because I play a great deal of older titles frequently, and will continue to do so. By getting a 120hz screen, I give myself a boost I have yet to enjoy on any system. It is my treat within the purchase, which will be paid for by work. As a result I can go no higher for any reason budget wise. I already have an I7 laptop with a 960. This is like my 3 year upgrade.
To answer this specifically, because I play a great deal of older titles frequently, and will continue to do so. By getting a 120hz screen, I give myself a boost I have yet to enjoy on any system. It is my treat within the purchase, which will be paid for by work. As a result I can go no higher for any reason budget wise. I already have an I7 laptop with a 960. This is like my 3 year upgrade.
The Dell has a 1050 Ti and an SSD. The HP has a 1050 and an HDD.
Why would you pay more for the latter? In buying gaming laptops, you 100% always take the better GPU.
You can easily add an HDD to compliment the SSD, still be under the price of the Omen, and with the much stronger GPU to boot.
The CPU difference doesn't matter.
BibiMaghoo
Member
What is the deal with the 'NO GSYNC' when selecting that panel? I assume it is possible to have a Gsync display at 120Hz, but just not this one? That would be a no go for me on this model.
Yeah, you really shouldn't go for those anyway. The Desktop CPU means it's beefy af and the battery life is non-existent.
The two I posted were the best deals from eBay. If it's paid for by work I will find something that matches your budget exactly (no reason to go cheaper in that case).
This is the information I needed, thank you.
I am not super well-informed on gaming PCs, so I appreciate the input. Will the laptop you linked cap at medium settings for most modern games or can I expect 1080p/High?
I never game on PC, but I really just want to be able to run Counter Strike GO, PlayerUnknown, smaller indie titles, and the occasional AAA. I care a lot about framerate and would really prefer 60fps, but I suppose thats to much to ask of a laptop for that price, right?
EDIT: I also should mention my budget is $900, so if there is something in that ballpark price that is better I am interested.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
Dave Lee on Asus Zephyrus
This is not for me, but I think it's really cool to see innovation in the laptop space. Thank you Asus for innovating. Gaming laptops can be more than black/red accent copies of one another.
This is not for me, but I think it's really cool to see innovation in the laptop space. Thank you Asus for innovating. Gaming laptops can be more than black/red accent copies of one another.