17.3" Vortex IV Elite
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Just ordered one of these myself with dual 970s instead of 980s.
What kind of temps do you get under load on the GPU's and CPU?
I was a little worried about the screen quality as well as I am used to IPS glossy. Any feedback on this screen?
Also you mention 8 days to be delivered? How long was yours in the processing stage? Mines on its 4th day processing so far.
Thanks
What kind of temps do you get under load on the GPU's and CPU?
I was a little worried about the screen quality as well as I am used to IPS glossy. Any feedback on this screen?
Also you mention 8 days to be delivered? How long was yours in the processing stage? Mines on its 4th day processing so far.
Thanks
Screen Quality is OK no issues so far, and with the up to date GeForce experience some games are scaled in DSR I played Skyrim at 3840x2160. Not sure how to check the temps on load. Don't try an overclock the GPUs or you will void the warranty. The screen is ok has had several assaults from my 3 year old daughter.
What software do you use to monitor your temps? Quite prepared to find out for you.
Production Dates
It took a few days to process as I was abroad when I made the order. And I bought it on finance to then pay it off a bit later once I had the funds. But I don't think it took more than week.
Processed Date 12-11-2014
Build Date 12-11-2014
Test Date 14-11-2014
QC Date 18-11-2014
Awaiting Dispatch Date 18-11-2014
Dispatch Date 21-11-2014
What CPU did you order with yours? I noticed on 3d Mark there is a slim difference too the duel gpus 970m and 980m. The advantage with the sli 980ms is the extra RAM. Still my laptop gets all the ticks in the boxes, tried GTA 5 and the Witcher 3 holds them fine. Although fps do drop when under load to about 45fps but unselecting a few NVidia settings such as hair works gives it an overall 60fps min experience.
What software do you use to monitor your temps? Quite prepared to find out for you.
Production Dates
It took a few days to process as I was abroad when I made the order. And I bought it on finance to then pay it off a bit later once I had the funds. But I don't think it took more than week.
Processed Date 12-11-2014
Build Date 12-11-2014
Test Date 14-11-2014
QC Date 18-11-2014
Awaiting Dispatch Date 18-11-2014
Dispatch Date 21-11-2014
What CPU did you order with yours? I noticed on 3d Mark there is a slim difference too the duel gpus 970m and 980m. The advantage with the sli 980ms is the extra RAM. Still my laptop gets all the ticks in the boxes, tried GTA 5 and the Witcher 3 holds them fine. Although fps do drop when under load to about 45fps but unselecting a few NVidia settings such as hair works gives it an overall 60fps min experience.
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OK just checked firestrike gpu temps don't go above 70' C when under test conditions.
Try HWMONITOR:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Have it running when you play a game. It will keep track of your MAX temps on all components.
Looks like they PCspecialist are quite busy this time around then. Can't see myself getting mine before 2 weeks.
Can't wait though!
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OK this is the Temperature monitor during playing the Witcher 3 on Ultra nvidea optimum settings. 1080p
Did you get it on finance, you may have to sign a piece of paper and send it to the creditor. Will try your temp monitor now.
Did you get it on finance, you may have to sign a piece of paper and send it to the creditor. Will try your temp monitor now.
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Will have a review up in a few days hopefully.
So far 2 major complaints about the laptop.
1 The display screen is horrible. Washed out and blue tinted before calibration.
Ive had to resort to the external 24" monitor to play certain games on because the colours are so bad on this one. Calibrating with a calibrater fixes the colours luckily but not the viewing angles. I wish PCS had chose a better display or gave us options for this model.
2nd thing is the sound light bar. I kinda hoped I could turn this off but I cannot find a way yet. Its so distracting especially in a dark room. I might cover it with black tape (lol)
So far 2 major complaints about the laptop.
1 The display screen is horrible. Washed out and blue tinted before calibration.
Ive had to resort to the external 24" monitor to play certain games on because the colours are so bad on this one. Calibrating with a calibrater fixes the colours luckily but not the viewing angles. I wish PCS had chose a better display or gave us options for this model.
2nd thing is the sound light bar. I kinda hoped I could turn this off but I cannot find a way yet. Its so distracting especially in a dark room. I might cover it with black tape (lol)
I have disabled my light bar by unplugging the ribbon cable under the keyboard. (I still have the keyboard lights fully working and everything just that annoying bar light is gone. )