High end laptop suitable for VR gaming?

Hi,

I have a high end laptop from pc specialist that I built for other purposes than VR gaming.

Will it be sufficient for high def VR gaming on a Valve Index?
Specifically worried about overheating and whether the gfx is strong enough for high def VR.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Chassis & Display
Octane Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) + G-Sync
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 Eight Core Processor i9-9900K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair 2400MHz SODIMM DDR4 (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 - 8.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 2.5" SSD, (upto 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
2 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
2 x 1 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
2 x Octane Series Battery Pack, 82WH (One Spare)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-9260 M.2 (1.73Gbps, 802.11AC) +BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
3 x USB 3.0 PORTS, 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS, 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
 

SpyderTracks

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Yes, absolutely, it will just about run any headset although the Index would be at about entry level on it.

I take it you've dealt with undervolting and temperatures?
 

Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
I think you're going to struggle to be honest. It's the best crack at it you're going to have...... I don't see any better options right now... but cooling wise the Octane is going to struggle regardless.

I would HIGHLY recommend that you drop the CPU to the 9700K. For the most part, the games mostly use 1 or 2 cores. The frequency tends to matter more, so getting an OC on the chip, lowering the voltage and getting the temps in check would be MUCH easier on this chip than the 9900k. I have the 9900k OC'd in my Desktop with a 240mm cooler on it.... for context.

I would also invest in some Grizzly Kryonaut paste and do a re-paste on the system when you get it.... both CPU AND GPU. This with an undervolt will make all the difference.
 
Yes, absolutely, it will just about run any headset although the Index would be at about entry level on it.

I take it you've dealt with undervolting and temperatures?
I've bought a cooling pad but that's the only measure I've taken so far.
What is the undervolting issue and is there anything else I can do to optimize cooling?
 

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
I've bought a cooling pad but that's the only measure I've taken so far.
What is the undervolting issue and is there anything else I can do to optimize cooling?
With that chassis, you HAVE to undervolt it for it to work normally, out of the box it will thermal throttle which reduces performance massively and could damage the CPU/motherboard.
 
With that chassis, you HAVE to undervolt it for it to work normally, out of the box it will thermal throttle which reduces performance massively and could damage the CPU/motherboard.

would that involve changing this setting? If so, to what?
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Oh btw - just so it's clear, I already have this laptop, it was built in november last year. So unable to change any hardware.

Budget is not a constraint though so I'm considering just building a new dedicated desktop for VR gaming. Would that be a better option? And if so, any out of the box recommendations?
 

Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
Get some Grizzly and go for an undervolt. It'll be the best crack at it without buying a dedicated system. If it runs to a level that you are happy with then that's a win :D
 
Get some Grizzly and go for an undervolt. It'll be the best crack at it without buying a dedicated system. If it runs to a level that you are happy with then that's a win :D
Is it easy enough to open up the laptop and apply this paste?
I have experience with building normal desktops but never tinkered with a laptop. They seem more intricate to me for some reason.
 
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