Nvidia GTX 980 Laptops Hands On
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Nvidia GTX 980 Laptops Hands On takes viewers to Los Angeles where Linus and team showcase laptops equipped with Nvidia's desktop GTX 980 GPU. The presentation emphasizes the novelty of desktop-grade graphics inside portable machines and frames the hardware within enthusiast-grade designs from Clevo, Aorus, and MSI. The host walks through each model, starting with the Clevo P870DM which pairs a GTX 980 with a desktop-grade 6700K CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p G-Sync display, all running Windows 10. He highlights the connectivity on the left and back panels, including USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, display outputs, and a fingerprint reader, while noting the overall build quality and the keyboard. The Orus X7 is then introduced, described as thinner and more portable, yet still packing a GTX 980 with a Core i7 5700HQ, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p screen with G-Sync, also on Windows 8.1 initially. The MSI GT72 is presented as another desktop-replacement option with similar core specs: GTX 980, Core i7 6820HK, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p G-Sync panel, with a broader port selection and even an optical drive. The host shares early impressions of gameplay, noting smooth performance in a quick Valkyrie session on the Clevo and promising power enough to satisfy enthusiasts. The video also invites viewers to revisit a prior in-depth tech breakdown of the GTX 980 itself for more context, and it closes with promotional plugs and a call to action for likes, shares, and site sponsorships. Viewers are reminded of the ongoing coverage and the potential market impact of such high-performance laptops, while the presenter reflects on cooling, overclocking possibilities, and the overall trend toward portable desktop-grade hardware.
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- What laptops are shown in this hands-on and what GPUs do they use?
- The Clevo P870DM uses a GTX 980 desktop GPU with a desktop-grade 6700K CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p G-Sync display. The Orus X7 also contains a GTX 980 GPU, paired with a Core i7 5700HQ, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p G-Sync display. The MSI GT72 features a GTX 980 with a Core i7 6820HK, 16 GB RAM, and a 1080p G-Sync panel.
- What operating systems were mentioned for these laptops and what is notable about the design goals?
- The Clevo and MSI models run Windows 10, while the Orus X7 shipped with Windows 8.1 but is expected to upgrade easily. The overarching design goal is to pack desktop-like performance into portable laptops by using unlocked GPUs and, in some cases, unlocked CPUs to enable potential overclocking.
- What is the recommended follow-up for evaluating performance, according to the video?
- The host recommends checking out the previous video where the GTX 980's technology is explained in detail to understand the performance characteristics before judging the laptop implementations.