Will 8K work on RTX2070 Laptop?

Im thinking of ditching my i7 7700 + GTX1080Ti PC and going with a laptop instead.

Currently looking into a ASUS GX531GW ROG Zephyrus S 15.6inch 144Hz Core i7 Gaming Notebook

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Notebooks/Gaming-Notebooks/75493-GX531GW-ES009T

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There should be no problem, I got my 8k working with a Clevo laptop that have a GTX 980. Obviously you need to check performance of the mobile RTX compared to desktop.

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Had my 8K working on a 1070Max-Q laptop with no issues. Not using it with a RTX 2080 eGPU with better results but you know, it’s about the sum of parts.

Most likely a RTX2070 based laptop will have a better CPU than the older 1070 Max-Q laptops. If anything - undervolt the CPU to keep the laptop running cooler and not thermal throttling the CPU/GPU when in VR.

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Hi. I think you’ll have no issues especially now brainwarp is working. :+1::grinning:

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@SweViver has also demoed programs on his 1070 laptop.

Pimax was originally using msi laptops with either a 1070 config or 1080 config.

The rtx 2070 should be stronger than a 1080 & has the potential of ffr once optomized to work widespread well.

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as far as i can see the notebook in question does not have a “normal” DP port but HDMI 2.0 and Virtual Link Port (USB-C) so no direct option to connect the Pimax

i’ve not seen a Virtual Link to DP/USB Adapter yet and HDMI to DP are not common and might get expansive (also not read about some one using such thing with a Pimax)
so overthink you choice or make sure you have a working usb-c to DP Adapter (usb can be used from a normal port)

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Good catch. Didn’t look over the laptp. Either adapter will not be common & likely expensive.

maybe asus deliver a usb-c to DP adapter with it or has it as option, that one should not be expansive

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I have seen Usb-C adapters for vid & usb output (not sure on dp but hdmi)

We need everyone to email these guys and ask if/when the Displyport&USB version is getting made so they realise there is a demand.

Or have Pimax offically approach them would be even better.

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Note that in general you would expect the 2070 to perform similarly to a 1080 (a step down from the 1080 Ti). According to this comparsion you would expect the 1080 Ti to run ~56% faster than the 2070.

It also depends on what you are playing. I recall a user (IG88?) stating that they were getting similar performance when using a 2080 Ti vs a 1080 Ti (should be ~20-30% improvement) so the 20xx series cards may actually perform worse in some applications.

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thanks for reply, i will now have to reconsider which model of laptop as i do not like too many adapters and prefer native support…hence will need a laptop with DP.

Although i really like the design of the asus, it is very sleek… but unfortunately will have to look for another model/brand.

thanks for you help

decided i might get this one instead, it has a mini DP connector

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Notebooks/Gaming-Notebooks/75491-GL504GW-ES043T

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Well if you want crazy laptops there is some that have customized built ones like the fellow on Linux Show is it?

CLEVO P960EN has a RTX 2080 and DP port.

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Take a look the Lenovo legion y740. I bought it and the thermal is exceptional good. And has all kinds of ports

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