MSI GS65 8RF or ASUS GX501GI

Hi everyone,

So first of all my use : I'm a mobile / game developer. I develop on iOS / Android / HoloLens / VR.
In addition, I play games like Destiny 2, BF, Wow, Lol, etc...
Most of the time my computer will be connected but 1 or 2 times a year, I take the train for 3h.

So 2 laptop take my attention :
- The MSI GS65 8RF, settings with i7 8750h, 1070 max-q, 32 go ram 2400, 512go ssd, 1080p @144hz 7ms
- The Asus GX501GI, settings with i7 8750h, 1080 max-q, 16 go ram 2666, 512go ssd, 1080p @144hz 3ms G-sync

I read sometimes on the forum that the GS65 can have a full 1070 (not max-q) but I never saw this configuration on the market.
From what I read, for laptops, 1060 < 1070 max-q < 1070 < 1080 max-q < 1080.
So for VR (Asus mixed reality headset, Oculus, Vive), I think the Asus is the best choice.
I'm a little afraid for the autonomy but as I will often be connected, I think it will not be a problem.

The MSI has Optimus so better autonomy but I'm a little afraid about using a 1070 max-q for VR. Is there some test for it on the net? Is there a big difference with a 1080 max-q?

All advice is welcome ^^.

 

I would go for the GS65 if these are the only 2 options. It has better cooling.

 

Yes but do you know if a 1070 max-q perform well when used for VR headset?

 

That particular MSI requires motherboard removal should you need to address anything such as thermal paste.

Both will run hot as thin as they are and the 8750h isn’t a cool chip either. I have one in a much thicker 7588 G7 and it’ll hit 100c in BF1 multiplayer pretty quick.

I think the Asus also has its bottom panel open for improved air intake.

 

Even a 1060 can do VR. And a 1080MQ is actually slightly slower than a normal 1070.

 

This is not true. The 1080 Max Q scores 18219 points in the Firestrike graphics test, 8% faster than the 1070 in the Clevo P651HS.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-GX501-Laptop-Review.230546.0.html#toc-performance

I think you had better use the form. We know nothing about your budget, screen preferences etc.

 

Indeed, as my choice was between thus two...
But in addition of my original post, I can tell you that I want a 15", something under 2.5kg (I already had a log time ago a 15" of more than 4kg and its horrible to transport :s) and the most powerfull possible. Full HD is ok, I don't need more.
I want to have a smooth experience with VR if possible to test my work.
But as I live in the south of the France, I want something capable to handle the heat from my environment (I can work with 30°c in the room at work :s)

 

The ASUS GM501 might be worth a look. It has a full fat gtx 1070 and a i7 8750H. You can find some reviews below:





https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-...-GTX-1070-Full-HD-Laptop-Review.293956.0.html