Compatibility with Optimus laptops?

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WeRGod
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Compatibility with Optimus laptops?

Post by WeRGod » 29 Dec 2013, 16:07

I was wondering if the new G-SYNC monitors will be compatible with laptops that use nVidia's Optimus technology? I have an Origin laptop with a GTX 680M video card, and I recently purchased the BenQ XL2420TE 24" monitor and have it connected via displayport. It's quite an upgrade from the stock 60hz display that I've been rocking, but to my disappointment, I found out that I have to jump through hoops to utilize the tasty 2D LightBoost goodness (which I haven't done yet, as I haven't taken the time to dig my old tower out of storage).

I've looked for info on this, and have seen conflicting reports as to whether Optimus-based laptops will be able to use G-SYNC. I'm ready to return this BenQ laptop and spring for the Asus VG248QE and a G-SYNC kit if so. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Compatibility with Optimus laptops?

Post by Chief Blur Buster » 29 Dec 2013, 16:20

This is an excellent question.

I need to send this question directly to NVIDIA.
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Re: Compatibility with Optimus laptops?

Post by Ahigh » 01 Jan 2014, 12:34

I had no success in getting LightBoost to work on a laptop-architecture all-in-one (the A730 from Lenovo). YMMV.

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