Sanity Check

[MiSJAH]

The graphics score in the second image is 19,269. In the review I took the first image from they only list the graphics performance and not the overall score (15,783 in the second image).

So 1070 Max-Q GPU score = 15,748
1080 Max-Q GPU score = 18,120
Full 1070 GPU score = 19,269

So the Max-Q 1070 underperforms by around 20%.

My advice would be to find the aesthetics you like and get the 1060 full card version if there is one. It should perform roughly the same as the 1070 Max-Q at a lower cost.

 

[WantoN]

Would a monitor hood help for your pc?
PChOOD Pro Hood for 15-26 inch Monitor https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037WXWPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YN2mBbEHZD6NY
You could always knock something up yourself to see if it would help rather than buying one.

Thanks for this mate, it’s a great idea. I’m experimenting with some blackout theatre material at the minute to see if I can make a collapsible hood. It’s a great idea, but at £62 and 3.5 stars I think you’re right, I’ll have to see what it benefits it’ll bring first.

A gaming laptop still makes sense for the amount of time I’m away from the house though, but you’ve made my decision harder for sure

 

[WantoN]

My advice would be to find the aesthetics you like and get the 1060 full card version if there is one. It should perform roughly the same as the 1070 Max-Q at a lower cost.

Thanks for clearing that up. The 1060 desktop (6gb) seems to score around the 14,200, meaning the 1070 Max Q is around 10% faster with a tdp of 30-40w less and a minimum of 2gb more ram. Whilst the full 1060 may offer bang for buck, it does seem the 1070 max q is a better card.

The 1070 Max Q also seems to perform around 5% better than my gtx 980, which frankly blows my mind!

Is cost the main factor for you that makes the 1060 a better proposition?

 

[MiSJAH]

Is cost the main factor for you that makes the 1060 a better proposition?

Yes, along with overclocking headroom if required.

 

[WantoN]

I can’t believe the performance you can get from a laptop these days; I was hoping for a sensible size for games on lower settings. Instead it’s AAA titles On High/Ultra, it’s almost obscene.

Coming from a 60hz 1200p monitor the higher pixel density and refresh rate will be excellent too. Great for travel and avoiding the glare.

I may even sell my current rig and connect the laptop to the monitor for desktop gaming until I upgrade next year. I’ll be putting in a 1tb 960 evo, and a USB-C hub would take care of the peripherals and display very neatly...

I think you’ve helped me make up my mind, thanks chaps!

Yes, along with overclocking headroom if required.

Thanks for your input mate. Are you pleased with your (more powerful) setup?

 

[MiSJAH]

Very much so.

100fps on the 120Hz display is stunning.

I’m really looking forwards to Ampere/Volta in a laptop married to 144Hz IPS display.