Visually, it looks great. OC seems like a gimmick to me, not sure how far you'll really be able to push anything. Pretty expensive as well, wonder how this will hold up against the likes of the Razer Blade.
no thanks...i'll stick with msi, at least they designed and manufacture their own laptops...wouldn't touch a $2.5k system that slaps a evga name on a pc. dont even know to make it for them
Sigh - if only the article said who made it for them.....
Quoting: The EVGA SC17 laptop was designed by the company’s engineers completely in-house in a bid to offer functionality not available on other high-end notebooks. While EVGA is primarily known for its video cards and motherboards, keep in mind that that the company hired engineering team from Epox, a legendary maker of mainboards for enthusiasts, sometimes in mid-2000s (in fact, Andrew Han, a co-founder of EVGA, was also a co-founder of Epox), and thus has a lot of experienced talent when it comes to platform development.
Yeah that one. The GTX 980 MXM module. If they're touting such a powerful cooling system and encouraging overclocking why not at least offer a full 980 as a second SKU? I know the 980M is no slouch but when selling a gaming laptop with a 4K panel they should at least offer the best GPU possible to pair with it.
Yeah, the lack of a GTX 980 MXM module is kinda a disappointment. The GTX 980M is much worse, and I see little point in trying to overclock that.
I would've probably preferred a laptop that just had integrated graphics (between different SKUs, it'd be preferabl to go for an Iris Pro CPU, rather than a multiplier unlocked overclockable CPU) and gone with a small-ish external cube that houses an external GPU (somewhat like the Razer Blade Stealth) but instead of utilizing any PCI-e graphics card, let it accept any MXM graphics card module, meaning the GTX 980 MXM. Then, fit it out with a relatively small 300W SFX type PSU and a few extra ports (displayport, usb, ethernet, etc) and you'd have a winner.
Yeah, the MXM module would limit future expandability, but I think having a smaller external graphics adapter (about the size of a GameCube maybe) would be pretty awesome.
Quoting: The EVGA SC17 laptop was designed by the company’s engineers completely in-house in a bid to offer functionality not available on other high-end notebooks. While EVGA is primarily known for its video cards and motherboards, keep in mind that that the company hired engineering team from Epox, a legendary maker of mainboards for enthusiasts, sometimes in mid-2000s (in fact, Andrew Han, a co-founder of EVGA, was also a co-founder of Epox), and thus has a lot of experienced talent when it comes to platform development.
Wow. Unexpected, but not entirely surprising. EVGA has been branching out a lot lately and honestly doing an above average job of it. Their videocards and power supplies are some of the best.
Looks cool 15 & 13" form factor will give impetus to overall offering. Any plans to bring in graphic booster? Does the machine allow upgrading graphic card? Any plans to have docking station that can attract and boost the gaming eco system?
Highly skeptical you can get any decent overclocking on a mobile gpu. They have puny heatsinks compared to their desktop brethren and you can easily push a desktop GPU over 80C. Even the more expensive cards with bigger heatsinks/fans run over 70C under load.
Man this crowd is hard to please. I see 17" 4k gaming laptop with quite decent specs. And all people can say is.. Can u fit a bigger gfx card in there. Do you even understand the heat issue involved? Crazy town.
Having said. Needs a gfx dock option through that usb3.1 port. ;)
I will wait for the next level of gpu coming this summer. To spend a boat load now for a gaming laptop to me makes no sense. Heat will be down battery time will be up speed will be significantly better.
nah he's right.. GPU's are about to see a humongous boost because they are basically getting 4 years of silicon advancement, overnight.
The Pascal GPU's will be the next 8800 GTX.. the 1080Ti is already said to be twice as fast across the board, than the 980Ti. So one 1080Ti will equal 2X 980Ti's in SLI but without the multip GPU head-aches.
This will allow laptops to save even more power and increase performance at the same time. Usually GPU makers kept the same TDP but added more power to the GPU. But i forsee nvidia doing both since they are going from 28nm to 16nm. skipping 20nm, and getting a high performance Fin Fet Process to boot.
''The Pascal GPU's will be the next 8800 GTX.. the 1080Ti is already said to be twice as fast across the board, than the 980Ti. So one 1080Ti will equal 2X 980Ti's in SLI but without the multip GPU head-aches.''
Hmm, that would be great but is very likely not going to happen. There won't be any single GPU with double performance of 980ti im afraid. 50% at the best which would still be great.
or if your need is not urgent, aim for the optimum point: i.e. shortly after new product comes out but look for discount to maximise future proofing and performance per buck.
I've had the SC17 with a GTX1070 since December 2017 where I got it for $1400 and it is the best gaming laptop I've ever owned. Overclocks as advertised, 4GHZ and the G-Sync Screen and High Def camera are still better than what you get now. Can' say enough about this laptop.
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Intervenator - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Visually, it looks great. OC seems like a gimmick to me, not sure how far you'll really be able to push anything. Pretty expensive as well, wonder how this will hold up against the likes of the Razer Blade.chuynh - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - link
no thanks...i'll stick with msi, at least they designed and manufacture their own laptops...wouldn't touch a $2.5k system that slaps a evga name on a pc. dont even know to make it for themWackyWRZ - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - link
Sigh - if only the article said who made it for them.....Quoting: The EVGA SC17 laptop was designed by the company’s engineers completely in-house in a bid to offer functionality not available on other high-end notebooks. While EVGA is primarily known for its video cards and motherboards, keep in mind that that the company hired engineering team from Epox, a legendary maker of mainboards for enthusiasts, sometimes in mid-2000s (in fact, Andrew Han, a co-founder of EVGA, was also a co-founder of Epox), and thus has a lot of experienced talent when it comes to platform development.
WithoutWeakness - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Any idea if there are plans to offer a model with the desktop GTX 980?T1beriu - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
I think you mean the mobile GTX 980. They're different in power and performance .WithoutWeakness - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Yeah that one. The GTX 980 MXM module. If they're touting such a powerful cooling system and encouraging overclocking why not at least offer a full 980 as a second SKU? I know the 980M is no slouch but when selling a gaming laptop with a 4K panel they should at least offer the best GPU possible to pair with it.Meaker10 - Friday, April 1, 2016 - link
Because the 980 desktop MXM cards consume far more than the extra 7% their suggested overclock does.JoeyJoJo123 - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Yeah, the lack of a GTX 980 MXM module is kinda a disappointment. The GTX 980M is much worse, and I see little point in trying to overclock that.I would've probably preferred a laptop that just had integrated graphics (between different SKUs, it'd be preferabl to go for an Iris Pro CPU, rather than a multiplier unlocked overclockable CPU) and gone with a small-ish external cube that houses an external GPU (somewhat like the Razer Blade Stealth) but instead of utilizing any PCI-e graphics card, let it accept any MXM graphics card module, meaning the GTX 980 MXM. Then, fit it out with a relatively small 300W SFX type PSU and a few extra ports (displayport, usb, ethernet, etc) and you'd have a winner.
Yeah, the MXM module would limit future expandability, but I think having a smaller external graphics adapter (about the size of a GameCube maybe) would be pretty awesome.
DanNeely - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Is this the first 17" laptop with a better than 1920x1080/1200 display?T1beriu - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
No.tynopik - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
"display Two"Flunk - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Do we know who their ODM is? It looks a lot like a Clevo to me.FoulFoot - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Quoting: The EVGA SC17 laptop was designed by the company’s engineers completely in-house in a bid to offer functionality not available on other high-end notebooks. While EVGA is primarily known for its video cards and motherboards, keep in mind that that the company hired engineering team from Epox, a legendary maker of mainboards for enthusiasts, sometimes in mid-2000s (in fact, Andrew Han, a co-founder of EVGA, was also a co-founder of Epox), and thus has a lot of experienced talent when it comes to platform development.Burns101 - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
eGPU????Samus - Thursday, March 31, 2016 - link
Wow. Unexpected, but not entirely surprising. EVGA has been branching out a lot lately and honestly doing an above average job of it. Their videocards and power supplies are some of the best.Rajesh Grover - Friday, April 1, 2016 - link
Looks cool 15 & 13" form factor will give impetus to overall offering.Any plans to bring in graphic booster?
Does the machine allow upgrading graphic card?
Any plans to have docking station that can attract and boost the gaming eco system?
hyno111 - Friday, April 1, 2016 - link
Any word about Optimus support? Or Oculus Rift support?sorten - Sunday, April 3, 2016 - link
Nothing short of a high end gaming desktop will offer enough performance for the Rift.hyno111 - Friday, April 1, 2016 - link
Also,only 2 usb3.0 ports on a 17" chassis?zlandar - Friday, April 1, 2016 - link
Highly skeptical you can get any decent overclocking on a mobile gpu. They have puny heatsinks compared to their desktop brethren and you can easily push a desktop GPU over 80C. Even the more expensive cards with bigger heatsinks/fans run over 70C under load.doggface - Saturday, April 2, 2016 - link
Man this crowd is hard to please. I see 17" 4k gaming laptop with quite decent specs. And all people can say is.. Can u fit a bigger gfx card in there. Do you even understand the heat issue involved? Crazy town.Having said. Needs a gfx dock option through that usb3.1 port. ;)
svan1971 - Saturday, April 2, 2016 - link
I will wait for the next level of gpu coming this summer. To spend a boat load now for a gaming laptop to me makes no sense. Heat will be down battery time will be up speed will be significantly better.blzd - Saturday, April 2, 2016 - link
Psh sucker. I will wait a few more years after that and have unbelievable performance and efficiency that you could only dream of!Or I guess we should just buy something when we need/want it.
jasonelmore - Saturday, April 2, 2016 - link
nah he's right.. GPU's are about to see a humongous boost because they are basically getting 4 years of silicon advancement, overnight.The Pascal GPU's will be the next 8800 GTX.. the 1080Ti is already said to be twice as fast across the board, than the 980Ti. So one 1080Ti will equal 2X 980Ti's in SLI but without the multip GPU head-aches.
This will allow laptops to save even more power and increase performance at the same time. Usually GPU makers kept the same TDP but added more power to the GPU. But i forsee nvidia doing both since they are going from 28nm to 16nm. skipping 20nm, and getting a high performance Fin Fet Process to boot.
milkod2001 - Monday, April 4, 2016 - link
''The Pascal GPU's will be the next 8800 GTX.. the 1080Ti is already said to be twice as fast across the board, than the 980Ti. So one 1080Ti will equal 2X 980Ti's in SLI but without the multip GPU head-aches.''Hmm, that would be great but is very likely not going to happen. There won't be any single GPU with double performance of 980ti im afraid. 50% at the best which would still be great.
Herpacin - Saturday, June 11, 2016 - link
How do you like your crow? Raw?sorten - Sunday, April 3, 2016 - link
Need? Ha. You would have to be a truly impatient consumer to buy a new gaming rig at this point, particularly a laptop.gw74 - Saturday, April 9, 2016 - link
or if your need is not urgent, aim for the optimum point: i.e. shortly after new product comes out but look for discount to maximise future proofing and performance per buck.gw74 - Saturday, April 9, 2016 - link
to include USB-C but not make it Thunderbolt 3 in this day and age is so AIDS that it undermines EVGA's brand for me.curley60 - Sunday, August 15, 2021 - link
I've had the SC17 with a GTX1070 since December 2017 where I got it for $1400 and it is the best gaming laptop I've ever owned. Overclocks as advertised, 4GHZ and the G-Sync Screen and High Def camera are still better than what you get now. Can' say enough about this laptop.