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Mogador
New Participant
February 1, 2015

Can my laptop run DK2 ?

Hello all !

Since this question often comes back, let's discuss about this matter on single thread to avoid redudancy of threads.

As far as I am concerned here is my laptop configuration:

I7-3630QM @2.40HZ(8 CPUS)
6gb of ram
AMD Raedon HD 7600M series

I am worried about the GPU, I am sure that I wont be able to run latest games at 1080p/60 fps but do you think that I still can run some demos at a comfortable resolution / fps ?

Thank you for your answers and don't hesitate to ask questions about your laptop as well !

    13 replies

    MrsVR
    Up and Coming
    February 2, 2015
    I just ordered MSI GT72 because I need a portable solution, hope it does the trick :/ I read that it doesn't use Nvidia Optimus, I hope that's true.

    Specs:
    GeForce GTX970M 3GB,
    Core i7-4720HQ,
    16GB RAM
    Rendering/Game engineer
    cybereality
    Inspiring
    February 2, 2015
    Laptops are not recommended at all. Some particular machines will work but, in general, you'll be disappointed.
    AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | MSI X370 Titanium | G.Skill 16GB DDR4 3200 | EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 | Corsair Hydro H110i Gigabyte RX Vega 64 x2 | Samsung 960 Evo M.2 500GB | Seagate FireCuda SSHD 2TB | Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV
    MrsVR
    Up and Coming
    February 3, 2015
    Bah, I have no choice :( Should I expect it to be absolutely terrible?
    Can't wait for 90hz.
    Rendering/Game engineer
    Ashles
    Inspiring
    February 3, 2015
    "MrsVR" wrote:
    Bah, I have no choice :( Should I expect it to be absolutely terrible?
    Can't wait for 90hz.


    I got a DK2 running on my Surface Pro 3 which is basically a tablet/laptop. Low frame rates but I got it working well enough to run a presentation to senior guys in my company who were fairly blown away (I showed them 'Welcome to Oculus').

    It's never going to be high end but it can certainly work for some demos.

    (But now I have a Gear VR demos are going to be a lot easier... :D )
    "Into every life a little fantasy must fall..."
    cybereality
    Inspiring
    February 3, 2015
    The main issues is with multi-GPU and switchable graphics (i.e. Nvidia Optimus, CrossFireX, etc.). I know some people are still using laptops (even when it's not recommended) with mixed results.

    In some cases you will get slow framerates, judder, issues with games crashing, black screens, BSODs. It's just not a good idea. In other cases, it may technically run but be slow compared to a desktop of similar price.

    If you need something portable, maybe look into Gear VR.
    AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | MSI X370 Titanium | G.Skill 16GB DDR4 3200 | EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 | Corsair Hydro H110i Gigabyte RX Vega 64 x2 | Samsung 960 Evo M.2 500GB | Seagate FireCuda SSHD 2TB | Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV
    MrsVR
    Up and Coming
    February 4, 2015
    I just need it to show clients t_t "Well it's buggy and judders and it crashes but I promise it doesn't do that if you invest in a 1k desktop!" eheheheh. :(
    Rendering/Game engineer
    MogadorAuthor
    New Participant
    February 5, 2015
    "MrsVR" wrote:
    I just ordered MSI GT72 because I need a portable solution, hope it does the trick :/ I read that it doesn't use Nvidia Optimus, I hope that's true.

    Specs:
    GeForce GTX970M 3GB,
    Core i7-4720HQ,
    16GB RAM



    you shoudnt have any problems with your laptop, your gpu is between a 760 and a 770.


    "cybereality" wrote:
    Laptops are not recommended at all. Some particular machines will work but, in general, you'll be disappointed.



    I have tried some demos that were not on 1080p and I wasnt disappointed at all the experience was still fantastic.
    oXis
    Participant
    February 6, 2015
    I read that it doesn't use Nvidia Optimus, I hope that's true.


    I have a GT72 with a GTX980M. I can confirm that it doesn't use Optimus. You have a switch button to use Intel HD or Nvidia, reboot needed.
    MrsVR
    Up and Coming
    February 7, 2015
    I decided to get Asus GT51JT instead (it was cheaper). Exact same GPU and CPU, AFAIK it does use Optimus, but Rift runs perfectly smooth (tested built in demo scene and tuscany demo)! Direct mode no problem, zero judder, zero arguments from windows or bios. Yay!!

    Edit: Now if only the camera would turn on....
    Rendering/Game engineer
    tmason101
    Up and Coming
    February 7, 2015
    "oXis" wrote:
    I read that it doesn't use Nvidia Optimus, I hope that's true.


    I have a GT72 with a GTX980M. I can confirm that it doesn't use Optimus. You have a switch button to use Intel HD or Nvidia, reboot needed.


    Seconded; works very well.

    I don't know why Oculus doesn't simply build a list of approved laptops; lugging around a suitcase build for demos is simply impractical and unsightly for professional environments and demos.
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