Any possible way for video input to P870KM1?

Happy New Year everyone.

I recently switched from an older Alienware M18XR1 to a P870KM1. I used to run my PS4 through the M18XR1's HDMI-in port, which made it so that I did not need to lug around an extra monitor when I traveled.

The P870KM1 has all sorts of new technology that the old Alienware did not, such as Thunderbolt and NVME slots, and I must say that I don't completely understand what capabilities (if any) they offer for video input.

I have been doing lots of research, and I'm seeing some conflicting information. Some places say that if your laptop does not support video in, then there's just no way to do it. Then I read about these eGPUs that allow the use of a desktop graphics card through a laptop's display. I obviously don't need the eGPU, but I am interested in how it inputs video to a laptop's display.

Does anyone have any idea if it is possible through some adapter, converter, etc. to get the ability to run an external device through my P870KM1's display? I have already tried PS4 Remote Play, but it only runs at 720p, and there's a bit of lag. Any help is much appreciated.

 

An HDMI capture device like the Intensity Shuttle for thunderbolt should be able to do it.

Not an endorsement of it you understand but an example:

 

Thank you for the reply, @Meaker@Sager.

I was actually researching the feasibility of using a video capture device. Still trying to find some data on the amount of lag between the output of the console and what I'm seeing on the screen. I don't really play anything other than Call of Duty multiplayer, so I can't afford much lag. Thunderbolt is pretty darn fast, but I would imagine the software that's used introduces some amount of lag, even if I'm only viewing and not actually recording anything.

Thank you again for your reply, and I'll keep this thread updated with whatever I find out.

 

That would be my main concern too. You could ask around forums of users of the more popular ones to see.

 

Just to follow up;

I have purchased an Elgato HD60 S video capture device, and am running the preview through OBS Studio and/or Elgato's own suite. Everything is working perfectly, full screen, sound, and most importantly, very low latency. I have been playing CoD: WWII (PS4) multiplayer online with no noticeable issues (other than my own suckage).

Also played Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on my Switch through the Elgato with no issues, and seemingly zero latency.

I'm assuming the Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle would work just as well or better.

The Elgato HD60 will not work for this purpose, as there is a 3 second lag. If you do this, make sure you get a capture device with USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt.

 

Excellent, thanks for confirming that, +rep.

 

If HDMI is all you need I would also go with the Elgato HD60 S with its 'uncertified' TB 3 over the Intensity Shuttle with its older but certified TB 2.

Though I saw quiet a few people complaining about the audio quality of the HD60 S...

 

@Prema I'm not sure if you saw my last post, but the Elgato HD60S is the capture device that I am currently using.

 

You could perhaps capture the audio separately if the device allows in that case.

 

The audio is crisp and sounds great through my HD60 S. HDMI from the PS4 or Switch to the HD60 S, and then TB3 from the HD60 S to my laptop.

It does have a separate audio-in jack though, if someone needed it.

 

Maybe an update fixed it? Either way it's good that the experience is what you were hoping for