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    Can I use an external G-Sync monitor with Clevo P650RA

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Spikes042, Nov 6, 2015.

  1. Spikes042

    Spikes042 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The laptop runs on 970m/980m but am not sure if it has Optimus. I would get an external G-Sync 144hz monitor for it and want to know if it would work.
    I know the GPU supports G-Sync but also knows that laptops with Optimus can't run G-Sync.

    Also, do you guys know the LCD panel model it comes with?
    It's a 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Widescreen (1920x1080) but I don't know the LCD panel make and model.
     
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    It should have optimus and the G-sync would just depend on the screen used as the GPU is G-Sync certified. It should work with the 144Hz monitor without a problem.

    The LCD panel would just depend on who is taking it from a barebones to a end product and what they decide to use, it would be best to check with your reseller on that.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Nov 6, 2015
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    Spikes042 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh I see, thank you very much
     
    Spikes042, Nov 6, 2015
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    Nope.

    RA=965M
    RE=970M
    RG=980M
     
    Samot, Nov 7, 2015
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  5. Spikes042

    Spikes042 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My supplier has options for the 3 cards. I am going with the 980m, so probably RG chassis
     
    Spikes042, Nov 7, 2015
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    External G-sync should work fine in dedicated mode.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 7, 2015
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    Aren't the external ports connected via the igp? If so, will gsync really work?
     
    myx, Nov 9, 2015
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    On the P65xSx, not the P65xRx
     
    octiceps, Nov 9, 2015
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    Exactly, it's now muxed meaning you can run it either way.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 10, 2015
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    Not quite true. The external ports are pernamently connected to the dGPU. The switch is only to change the internal display between dGPU mode and MSHYBRID mode (what we are more familiar with as Optimus).
     
    XMG, Nov 10, 2015
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