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    PCSPECIALIST 14" Lafite AI AMD with Linux?

    I got mine yesterday. Installation (of Arch Linux) was very straight forward, didn't have to do anything special. So far, loving it. Wrote a quick review here: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/14-inch-lafite-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-running-linux.99228/
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    PCSPECIALIST 14 inch Lafite AMD (Ryzen 7 8845HS) Running Linux

    I received my 14 inch Lafite AMD (Ryzen 7 8845HS) today. I purchased this laptop as I wanted something portable and powerful to use as a Linux workstation. I don't need a dedicated GPU, and having two m.2 NVMe slots is perfect for my needs. The laptop is made of metal and feels good (premium)...
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    PCSPECIALIST Anyone tried Wubuntu?

    I haven't. I don't understand why people would use this - if you want something that "looks and feels like Windows", then why not just use Windows? I just don't get it. Also, I doubt this project will last long. We've all seen what happens to projects like this once Microsoft's lawyers get...
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    PCSPECIALIST Review for 14" Lafité® AI AMD

    Thanks for the review. Just one question: Is it possible to turn off "Secure Boot" in the BIOS?
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    PCSPECIALIST 14" Lafite AI AMD with Linux?

    I've ordered one, the status is currently "In Building". I'm planning on installing Arch Linux on mine, I'll let you know how it goes.
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    PCSPECIALIST 14" Lafite AI AMD with Linux?

    Thanks, looks promising! Guess I'll jump in and buy one :)
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    PCSPECIALIST 14" Lafite AI AMD with Linux?

    Has anyone tried Linux on the 14" Lafité® AI AMD?
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    PCSPECIALIST new laptop fusion

    What's the heat / fan-noise like on this model (when doing light work, and when under heavy load)? Also, what's the battery life like?
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    PCSPECIALIST No sound with Ubuntu 20 on Defiance laptop but hardware fine

    Not sure if you have tried, but what I would do is: Boot from a Manjaro KDE live CD, see if the audio works. Install "SOF Firmware", see if that works (I think it's sudo apt install firmware-sof-signed on Ubuntu). Package details here...
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    PCSPECIALIST Ubuntu 22.04 on Elimina 15.6 - i7 13700H & Nvidia geForce GTX 1650 (working)

    Do you know if "Runtime D3" (RTD3) is working on this model? Also, do you know if it's possible to run an external monitor with the Nvidia GPU powered down?
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    PCSPECIALIST Sound issues on Recoil 17, no sound and crackling / high pitch

    You could try installing https://www.sofproject.org/ - not sure how to do this on PopOS, should be easy enough to find out though.
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    PCSPECIALIST Suspend / Resume support

    I had similar issues on my Defiance II a while back. The workaround for me was to open the lid (which would start the laptop again, but with a black screen), then pressed ALT + CTRL + F2, then ALT + CTRL + F1. That would bring everything back to life. I now have a laptop with a Ryzen 7 4800H...
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    PCSPECIALIST Graphics card for 3 monitors

    As mentioned above, just about any modern GPU will do the trick, although it will depend on your monitors (i.e. resolution and refresh rates). I have an AMD Radeon 5500 running three monitors: 2 x 2560x1440 and 1 x 1920x1080 (all running at 60Hz). I have been very satisfied with this card, does...
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    PCSPECIALIST nVidia releasing alpha of open source drivers

    This is fantastic news!
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    PCSPECIALIST Delighted with Destian

    I'm very curious about this laptop and it's "desktop" CPU. I have so many questions :) What are the specs of your Destian? What distro did you install? Is the fan noisy? Are you able to completely power down the Nvidia GPU? Are the video output ports hardwired to the Nvidia GPU? Can you set the...
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    PCSPECIALIST installing nvidia drivers on a Elimina 17 laptop with Fedora Linux

    I don't have the Elimina, but am thinking about purchasing one to use as a Linux workstation. In regards to your question - what exactly are you trying to do? Just get the Nvidia drivers installed and working? Here's a few things to consider/try: What's the GPU setting in your BIOS? Most...
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    PCSPECIALIST Looking at buying the Ionico 15.6 inch

    I recently cancelled an order for a Recoil 15.6 inch after finding info about a design flaw with the mechanical keyboard that results in missed key-strokes (i.e. you have to press each key either directly in the middle, or at the bottom. Pressing a key near the top will make the "click" sound...
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    PCSPECIALIST Recoil V 15.6"

    Many thanks for for the reply! Mine is in "testing" at the moment, so hopefully should be delivered early in the week. Can't wait!
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    PCSPECIALIST Recoil V 15.6"

    Hi @Vergaro98 - I have ordered the same machine (a Recoil with the 5900HX and 3070). I have a couple of questions: Does it ever miss keystrokes? I read in another review that it sometimes misses keystrokes unless the key is pressed right down. I understand that this could just be due to...
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    PCSPECIALIST New Recoil 15 laptop with 16GB 3080 GPU!

    Hi @Blahblahblah - Did you ever find/fix the issue?
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