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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    7 years ago

    @nattynatm  Don't worry about the late reply; it's always fine to come around whenever you have time.

    The computer you linked is great, for sure, but I don't know if all that power is necessary, or even a good idea.  An Nvidia 2080 will run hot and need a strong cooling system.  While I would trust CyberpowerPC to build its computers very well, there's a limit on how much a laptop can really cool itself.  The Max-Q model 2080 won't heat up as much as the desktop version, as it's designed to be more energy efficient (and will therefore produce relatively less heat), but I'd still worry about the cooling when the GPU has to work hard.

    Planet Zoo is too far out to have recommended specs, but it looks like a 2070 could run the game on ultra at 1920x1080 resolution without any issues.  I understand the desire to futureproof, especially when you know you probably can't upgrade a laptop beyond RAM and maybe a new hard drive if you need it.  But laptops are also not designed to last a long time; 3-5 years is a typical lifespan, depending on how careful you are.

    This is why so many players save their hardcore gaming for desktops.  They have much better cooling (and more options for the setup), plus you can switch out a graphics card when you want to instead of getting a completely new computer.  But that doesn't help you if you really do need a laptop.

    Anyway, if you're getting a laptop, there aren't any better options for either a 2070 or a 2080 than Cyberpower.  They do build great computers, and the cooling issues won't be any better with MSI or Asus, at least not until you're spending several hundred dollars more for the same hardware.  (I stopped checking for cooling reviews when I hit the $2500 mark and hadn't found anything better.)

    Bottom line:  Yes, you can get that model, or one with a 2070 (for the 2070, don't get the Max-Q version, which is more efficient but also less powerful).  Just be careful, install some monitoring software to keep an eye on temperatures, and definitely get a cooling pad.

  • nattynatm's avatar
    nattynatm
    Rising Traveler
    7 years ago

    @puzzlezaddictappreciate the help! My current laptop gets heated quickly so I do have a cooling fan underneath it and the system actually has a button i press that fans to help with cooling. Don't know if that's a feature on some newer laptops (granted mine is about 6-7 years old). I do hope to eventually build my own desktop when spacing permits.