**The Wait is Over- FIRST WAVE of Gigabyte Pascal Laptops Arrived**

[Atom80]

Hi all,

Well, we are here at last, entering a truly new era for mobile gaming, Pascal from NVidia...

Our launch models feature new GTX1070 (replaces GTX980M) and will be followed over the coming weeks with the arrival of more models with GTX1060(replaces GTX970M)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-intel-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07d-gi.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-intel-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07c-gi.html

We are offering very strong specifications and pricing compared to other brands and have focussed on the higher end of performance for our first 2 models in the UK market.

The following 3 units will arrive very soon:

GTX1070 (8GB) - in slim chassis:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ps-led-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07f-gi.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...tra-hd-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07e-gi.html


GTX1060 (6GB)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ps-led-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07g-gi.html


Any Q's please let us know,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Aside from the obvious "can you make them a bit cheaper?" question, how loud are these when gaming? I want to replace my MSI GT60 with something that doesn't sound like an airplane taking off after 15-20 minutes.


I am particularly interested in the 1060 model, but might go for a 1070 if they arent too loud

There will be reviews over the coming days and I am sure they will quantify noise levels.

As with any performance machine, there will be heat and cooling fan noise, but its subjective to say what is acceptable, so we have to leave this to the media.

 

[Atom80]

Thunderbolt 3 support??

Okay get back to me when you start putting TB3 in your laptops. I can't believe you are still overlooking Thunderbolt 3... looks like I will go MSI again.



EXACTLY!

Currently not, our R&D choose different connection options at this time, including HDMI 2.0 which is compatible with HDCP and enables 4k output at 60Hz for enhanced video and audio experiences.

TB3 has not been overlooked.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

TB3 has definitely been overlooked otherwise by any sense and my understanding of logic TB3 would be part of your lineup? And wtf has HDMI 2.0 got to do with the price of fish?

Can you get your R&D team to look up the benefits of TB3? Not sure they know what it is

You are correct that HDMI 2.0 is not at all related to the price of fish.

The point we are making is that there is limited space on a mainboard for connectivity.

Thanks for the feedback,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Don't listen to the rep here. His logic is flawed! The MSI laptops have HDMI output AND thunderbolt 3! The excuse about HDMI literally was a pointless excuse...

hi spikerules,

With respect, we were not making a flawed argument, simply telling you a reason why we haven't got TB3 at this moment, from our perspective and not drawing comparison to MSI's units.

It is not just a case of installing another port, mainboards need to be redesigned and re-engineered and manufactured. Along with chassis to a certain degree.

We have to make judgement calls as to weather we come to market on time with a new Generation GPU, and sacrifice other things, or if we delay, have nothing and come late.

Gigabyte has not been "on time" in the past, and for some people, our product wont have everything they want, and they will purchase something else. We accept this. For others it will meet and exceed their requirements.

Hence why we made this decision.


As vendor reps on OCUK forums, we endeavour to provide accurate information and support, direct to our customers and potential customers.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Although I am in total agreement with you regarding thunderbolt3 and its ability to extend the life of any laptop through egpu etc. I believe atom already explained.... adding a tb3 port would have required a redesign of the mainboard in order to accommodate it and the 1070 they use (as apposed to the 1060 in the msi) and this would have delayed there release to the market.

It would have been much worse to release a laptop 3months+ later to market then to release one now with no tb3 as most people, I imagine, will want a laptop with a 1070 rather than a 1060 and not be thinking about the potential egpu upgrades that will extend the laptop lifespan.

thats my guess anyway

Thanks Tr1pp,

You are correct, and also highlight something important, mentioned earlier in the thread - Our P35X is slim chassis has GTX1070 on board, whereas we believe other brands haven't developed the thinner profile chassis with this GPU, just go up to GTX1060.

Certainly nothing listed yet anyway.

Our P35 model still accommodates an optical drive (hot swappable for storage expansion) - important to some, not to others - that's way we developed the hot-swap element.

Everyone has different opinions, and priorities, some want pure grunt and power, some want mobility, some want subtle design, some want garish design, some want the most expensive (thinking its the best), some want the cheapest (thinking it the best value),,,,, some need certain connection ports, some do not.... the list goes on.

We prioritised bringing 2 models to market with GTX1070, on time - P57X (thicker chassis) and P35X (slim chassis)

Our P55W - with GTX1060 will be here soon.

Thanks,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Will there be a P35 with the 1060?
Hot-swappable bay is big plus for me (and for reference, I don't give a stuff about TB3).

Hi neverender,

Yes there will be P35 with GTX1060 - P35W v6-CF1 would be the expected name.

Not sure on ETA, but rest assured it is coming. As soon as it's close we will set up and range products with OcUK for pre-order.

Thanks for you interest and comments

Regards,

Atom80

 

[Atom80]

What features are different between the vendors. To me it seems Gigabyte has less... So if you want less for the same price GO FOR IT. Power to you.

Not quite sure what you are comparing here spikerules,

But we beleive our P57X v6-CF2 @ £1,889

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-intel-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07d-gi.html

Vs -

MSIs GT72VR 6RE-040UK has the same GPU /CPU / RAM /SSD and HDD is £2,099

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...hd-ips-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-24b-ms.html



By our calculations that's £210 price difference.

As mentioned previously, you are entitled to your opinion but please refrain from making inaccurate / misleading posts.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

I can play this game too... Yes the MSI is a little more expensive, but it has 120Hz monitor more HD space and 17.3" display vs a 15'6 inch... And next time try linking the MSI page so we can judge the actual real world evidence.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...x-1060-6gb-gddr5-gaming-laptop-lt-24n-ms.html

Vs

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ps-led-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07g-gi.html

Sigh.

Apples and Bananas.....

We will not post competitors links on "our" thread, and generally this behaviour is forbidden by OcUK moderators.

However we will edit the post above with the correct MSI product.

Not quite sure why you would make that comment, but then post 2 completely different products that were being compared. (especially when we gave the exact product code)

I think enough is enough.

Regards and apologies to all, we have tried to cover everything fairly and clearly.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Give it a rest. We get it, it's just we don't care.

You're either on MSI's payroll or need a better hobby. Elsewhere.

EDIT:

Thanks Atom - you deserve a medal for your patience in this thread.

Cheers neverender,

A medal would be cool !

Reading your post felt like and Olympic Gold moment! so cheers for that

Regards,

Atom80

 

[Atom80]

For what it's worth I'm now far more likely to buy a Gigabyte laptop due to your effort in this thread Atom!

Has been quite an epic busy day,,,,,

Its no longer Thursday,,, it's Thunderbolt-Threesday!

Thanks again,

Atom80

 

[Atom80]

Atom have Gigabyte got any plans for a thin lightweight model with a 1060 around the 2kg mark?

Hi terley

Our P35 model, comes in at 2.3Kg and will be available with a GTX1060 GPU.

We don't have an ETA at the moment, but its the same chassis as the P35X model that's set up with OCUK:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ps-led-i7-6700hq-gaming-laptop-lt-07f-gi.html

Once we have delivery schedule we will post and set up with OCUK.

If you are looking for smaller for a smaller form factor, then AERO 14 is worth considering and weighs just 1.9Kg

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...-6700hq-16gb-ddr4-512gb-pcie-m-lt-07a-gi.html

Hope that helps,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Can I just ask about pricing?
1060 Model (P55W v6-CF1) £1,450, 1070 Model (P35X v6-CF2) £2000
Difference in stated specs is purely the GPU
Difference between desktop cost of those GPUs is what, £150? So what justifies the £550 price difference for the laptops?

Not picking on Gigabyte here - their pricing is no different to anyone else, just didn't understand and thought I might get an explanation (given the rep seemed to be here)?

Hi irh1,

The component cost of the GPU will be a big factor of course, but with the 2 models you mention there is also the chassis. The P35 is slimmer profile and aluminium materials and therefore sits at a more premium price point.

The P55 chassis comes in at 26.8~34 mm in height.

We launched the P55 and P57 chassis to enable us to achieve a more aggressive price within the overall market - this chassis is a deeper and has less costs associated with the chassis materials. Also less R&D costs associated with a bigger chassis as less difficult to engineer all the parts into the larger space - hence why most manufacturers stick with bulkier chassis for performance machines.


Hope that helps,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Atom80: Thanks for all the info. Previous versions of the P35X were compatible with Linux. I understand if you cannot officially guarantee Linux-support, but I'd still like to know whether there is anything about the new model that categorically prohibits a Linux installation/dualboot? (specific hardware with no existing Linux drivers etc.)

Hi user,

We aren't aware of anything prohibitive, but we will check with R&D to confirm this for you.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Atom80: Thanks for all the info. Previous versions of the P35X were compatible with Linux. I understand if you cannot officially guarantee Linux-support, but I'd still like to know whether there is anything about the new model that categorically prohibits a Linux installation/dualboot? (specific hardware with no existing Linux drivers etc.)

Hi user,

Reply we have received regarding your enquiry is as follows:

"R&D have tested Linux Ubuntu on our machine and they didn’t encounter any issue when Installing Linux or trying to use Dual boot function.
However, Nvidia’s Optimus architecture doesn’t work well on Ubuntu. ( It was originally designed for Microsoft Windows)
That means when running graphic related software on Ubuntu, there’s only IGPU working instead of Nvidia’s GPU."

Hope that helps,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

 

[Atom80]

Thanks a lot for your effort and the replies, that gave me the info I needed.

Based on previous experience with Optimus on Linux it is possible to use either the integrated or the dedicated GPU (no switching) when using the official drivers; nonetheless I'll tread carefully, NVIDIA's Linux-support may be lagging behind their release schedule. I'll edit this post once I get hands-on experience.

Thanks again!

Your welcome, let us know how you get on.

Thanks,

Gigabyte UK NB Team