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Reviews / Re: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16 Gen ...
Last post by veraverav - Today at 01:52:52
Quote from: Worgarthe on Today at 00:31:26Yes it would, and it's cheaper too (as opposed to getting an absolute top specs laptop with its insane price tag; talking in general here about laptops, not about the P1 G8 which tops at 8 GB VRAM).

I have an RTX 5070 Ti (16 GB) working perfectly fine with both of my ThinkPads (X1 Carbon and P16). There's a bit of bottleneck if you're chasing super-high fps (for example, if you can get, say, 350 in a desktop you won't really reach more than 300 here), but if you cap that to 60-165 fps there really is no difference in gaming experience and you save significant money in the process too (while getting more raw GPU power). That's a 780-ish € GPU, and it will completely stomp both the Blackwells here in this P1 (PRO 1000 and PRO 2000), even with the mentioned Thunderbolt bottleneck (which is marginal outside of games and very high fps).

The tradeoff is not being able to play ultra graphics on the go because some (homeless?) people apparently do that all day long, they simply travel and play continuously without doing anything else (apart from crying how 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for games), and those same people struggle to open their in-game settings to put textures to high instead of ultra to significantly lower their VRAM usage, but other than that - no complaints, all works flawlessly when I get home - I put my laptop(s) on a table, plug in a single cable and that's it. The eGPU gets activated automatically, and I can play immediately.

Thanks for this info! I have a P1 Gen 2 and I can't remember when I played a game on it, ever. If I am going to game, it will be at my desk, so I could just use a eGPU. I actually wanted the P1 Gen 8 without a dGPU but the 45% off was only on prebuilt machines with the dGPU. I'll buy an eGPU if I ever decide I have time for games :)

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Reviews / Re: Review HP EliteBook Revolv...
Last post by Frank Yapp - Today at 01:40:19
Thank you for this review. Could you confirm whether this EliteBook Revolve 810 (G2) uses PWM at all? I'm looking to get one, used, to run Linux on. Most of the newer reviews on NotebookCheck indicate whether PWM is present but it hasn't been listed here. Thank you for your help.
#3
Off Topic / Where is Administration notebo...
Last post by Shinergyvdv - Today at 01:01:50
Can I contact admin??
It is important.
Regards.
#4
Reviews / Re: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16 Gen ...
Last post by Worgarthe - Today at 00:31:26
Quote from: 2k for 8GB VRAM gg on Yesterday at 10:08:06Running local LLMs / AI has been a thing for a few years now, using llama.cpp and its webUI is all you need. A LLM can be fully loaded into the GPU's VRAM or, if the LLM can't fit, parts of it can be offloaded to system RAM. This laptop has 32 GB RAM + 8 GB VRAM. Small and better capable, big open-weights LLMs exist and the more RAM+VRAM your PC has, the better. Every GB helps. So, from 8 GB to 12 GB to 16 GB VRAM would already be a good to very good improvement.
Genuinely curious - do you do anything else in your life apart from running local LLMs? Well, aside from spamming the same bs under quite literally every single existing review around here...

Quote from: veraverav on Yesterday at 19:24:06Would plugging in an eGPU resolve this bottleneck for someone that absolutely has to game?
Yes it would, and it's cheaper too (as opposed to getting an absolute top specs laptop with its insane price tag; talking in general here about laptops, not about the P1 G8 which tops at 8 GB VRAM).

I have an RTX 5070 Ti (16 GB) working perfectly fine with both of my ThinkPads (X1 Carbon and P16). There's a bit of bottleneck if you're chasing super-high fps (for example, if you can get, say, 350 in a desktop you won't really reach more than 300 here), but if you cap that to 60-165 fps there really is no difference in gaming experience and you save significant money in the process too (while getting more raw GPU power). That's a 780-ish € GPU, and it will completely stomp both the Blackwells here in this P1 (PRO 1000 and PRO 2000), even with the mentioned Thunderbolt bottleneck (which is marginal outside of games and very high fps).

The tradeoff is not being able to play ultra graphics on the go because some (homeless?) people apparently do that all day long, they simply travel and play continuously without doing anything else (apart from crying how 8 GB VRAM is insufficient for games), and those same people struggle to open their in-game settings to put textures to high instead of ultra to significantly lower their VRAM usage, but other than that - no complaints, all works flawlessly when I get home - I put my laptop(s) on a table, plug in a single cable and that's it. The eGPU gets activated automatically, and I can play immediately.
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News / Vivo X200T: Early details tipp...
Last post by Redaktion - Today at 00:16:35
The Vivo X200T made its first appearance on the GSMA IMEI database. A new report has now surfaced with more details about the upcoming phone, revealing its positioning in the lineup along with a potential launch timeline.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Vivo-X200T-Early-details-tipped-for-rumored-compact-performance-phone-with-Zeiss-camera-system.1183342.0.html
#6
News / New Casio G-Shock watch with M...
Last post by Redaktion - Today at 00:03:27
Casio has released one of its G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 watches in several European countries, following its recent release in the US. This new model features an MIP LCD, which can be customized in two ways. The watch is also radio-controlled with Bluetooth connectivity, with support for a range of world time zones. 

https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-Casio-G-Shock-watch-with-MIP-LCD-now-available-in-more-countries.1183645.0.html
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News / Garmin releases new stable upd...
Last post by Redaktion - Yesterday at 23:51:52
Garmin has released software version 5.12 for one of its 2025 smartwatch models. Compared to the last stable update, this is a relatively minor release focusing on bug fixes. All Users of the Bounce 2 smartwatch are now able to install this software via a dedicated app.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Garmin-releases-new-stable-update-for-LTE-smartwatch.1183664.0.html
#8
News / Re: “Celebrated on Steam, and ...
Last post by KhaoticDreamer - Yesterday at 23:47:29
Just a point of note the game itself is not simply, "You have a mercenary party, and you have to hunt down outlaw." The game allows you to choose from a myriad of different starting points, whether you're a band of deserters, you're wild men on the hunt, whether you're a set of gladiators looking for more fame and fortune beyond the walls of the arena. You could even start as a motley crew of a band of peasants rising up against their lords.

No two runs are ever going to turn out the same. You're gonna be chasing down undead, hunting bandits or seeking to burn camps of goblins or orcs. You could focus on trading and amass your wealth that way. You could wind up embroiled in a war between the main factions.

There is far more to this game than is presented in the article, and I would encourage as many people as possible to give it a shot. Seek your own path to fame and fortune.

May the blessings of Anselm be upon you.
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News / Casio releases new solar-power...
Last post by Redaktion - Yesterday at 23:40:49
The Casio G-Shock GAB010-1A, GAB010-1A1 and GAB010-3A watches are now available at the brand's online store in the US. This recently released model is powered by a new, more energy-efficient solar charging module. Other features include step-tracking, support for world time and multiple daily alarms.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Casio-releases-new-solar-powered-step-tracking-watches-in-the-US.1183640.0.html
#10
News / A droid will assist astronauts...
Last post by Redaktion - Yesterday at 23:36:38
During future missions to the Moon, astronauts will be assisted by a rover that will analyze lunar dust and the geology of our natural satellite. And this is essential for future space missions and for protecting astronauts on the Moon.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-droid-will-assist-astronauts-during-their-return-to-the-Moon.1183641.0.html