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    Clevo P670RS-G questions

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Milardo, Aug 16, 2016.

  1. Milardo

    Milardo Notebook Consultant

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    Now that the nvidia 10 series laptop gpu(s) are out, I'm ready to get a new laptop, maybe a clevo p670rs-g? I have some questions about it though. I have a w110er and the optimus system i never really liked. This p670rs-g has intel and nvidia graphics, how is it different than a w110er optimus setup? It says this:

    User Switchable between Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode or dGPU Mode

    Support 4 active displays


    Support NVIDIA Surround View via HDMI x1 and Mini DP x2

    is dGPU mode switched in bios? Does that make it a discrete gpu?

    Does the p670rs-g have thunderbolt 3 port?

    How does this laptop with g-sync screen compare to any MSI ones? That could get a 120hz screen? Does msi ones come with g-sync?

    Have the bios of clevos changed much since w110er, like more options to choose/tweak?
     
    Milardo, Aug 16, 2016
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    You can default to the dedicated as 'always on' by making a change in the system BIOS (use the dGPU mode option). Then there's no switching.

    Afraid not. :\

    They've changed a bit, but very little in the way you're asking about.
     
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    Thanks for your reply, is gamestream and shadowplay supported?
     
    Milardo, Aug 17, 2016
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    Yes it they are supported, at least in dedicated mode :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 17, 2016
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  5. Milardo

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    And in dedicated mode, can one create custom resolutions in the nvidia control panel and also use dsr?
     
    Milardo, Aug 17, 2016
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    Custom resolutions yes, I have not checked out DSR yet.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 17, 2016
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    Custom resolution has been added by Intel to their HD graphics test driver. Beta eta is 26th of August (following the situation on Intel forum)
     
    oile, Aug 17, 2016
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    I also have a question regarding this laptop, will the 180w psu be enough for the intel i7 6700hq and the gtx 1070? Other spec would be 16GB ram & 1 TB hard drive. Usage would be purely gaming.

    Thanks
     
    Beaker920, Aug 17, 2016
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    Does that also mean the system will output to a G-Sync compatible external monitor? I had ordered an MSI GT72VR with similar specs, but found out that, while the built-in screen had G-Sync, it was not compatible with external displays so equipped.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 18, 2016
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  10. TomJGX

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    To output to the external monitor and GSync, you need to make your GT72VR output only on the NVIDIA GPU and use a Displayport/mini DP port to connect your GSync monitor..
     
    TomJGX, Aug 19, 2016
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    I've been told yes (by R & D), but I don't have a G-Sync monitor here to test. You may need to use use "Dedicated Mode" in the BIOS, rather than "MSHYBRID", for it to work properly.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 19, 2016
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    Hi can you tell me which Panel this model has and its refresh rate this is well known LG 75hz or rumored 120hz one?
     
    Legion343, Aug 20, 2016
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    someone who bought this laptop with gtx 1070 yet? I'm also going to buy this my only concern is how well the coolers are worried that they go up to 85-90c during gameplay.
     
    Kemsson, Aug 22, 2016
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    I've got one on the way. Will post once it comes in.
     
    ace_bandage, Aug 22, 2016
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    looking forward to ur review
     
    Kemsson, Aug 22, 2016
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  16. Kemsson

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    no review yet for P670RS-G ? :(
     
    Kemsson, Aug 24, 2016
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    I haven't seen any yet. I'm not sure when I'll have mine. It hasn't been built yet as far as I can tell.
     
    ace_bandage, Aug 24, 2016
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    i just got answer from the company who build this clevo im looking for and they say that the temps should be around 70-80C during gameplay and they have already sent off several of this model to customers and no one has complained so far so i think i place my order tomorrow :)
     
    Kemsson, Aug 24, 2016
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    Thanks, Kemsson. I've been reading with some concern certain reports of 90+ degree GPU temps. At least I know that they should be much lower. I was actually planning on putting my order on hold to wait for more info (which is the wise move) but my order literally just went into production in the last 30 minutes. So I guess that makes me a guinea pig :p
     
    ace_bandage, Aug 24, 2016
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    Look, this is a great laptop....but you must be aware that you cannot use an external screen with it at the moment. Some kind of error causes high CPU usage with an external monitor plugged in, which causes lag in everything.

    If you don't want to use an external screen, you'll be very happy!
     
    south_valhalla, Oct 1, 2016
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