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Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:08
by newsai
How is your performance with the new macbook 2017 ?. Has anyone try setup with 2 or 3 4k output ?

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 16:16
by Arvol
A MBP with a:
Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of GDDR5
Or
Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB of GDDR5

is going to have a hard time in the 4k space, especially with multiple outputs.
With the upgraded version, here are some benchmarks:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeo ... 608.0.html

Specs for Resolume 5 at 1080p (figure half of this for 4k)
6/19/2017 16:27:54 Arena 5 2017 MacBook Pro 15" 10.12 Sierra Radeon Pro 560 4GB Apple 2.9Ghz Quad Core Kaby Lake SSD E2 (gui res)-2880x1800 (outputs)-1 (output res)-1920x1080 (Number of Layers Clean)-12 6/19/2017 (price)-4099 AUD

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 18:47
by Warspite
Do not recommend. I had and dropped it from lineup. This piece of crapware overheats badly even with external blower. Buy gaming laptop. Or wait for new version.

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:39
by newsai
i was thinking razer blade with razer core v2

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 20:03
by Arvol
newsai wrote:i was thinking razer blade with razer core v2
I have about 10 Razer Blades. They are work horses! IMO The Core isn't needed unless you plan to do a bunch of C4D rendering via Octane.

The Blade itself can push well over 20 layers and FX and still be above 80fps

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 07:49
by rawdesigns
I highly recommend Origin. You can customize almost every internal component. I've had a couple of these EVO model laptops past 4ish years and performance is excellent! The EVO models are slimmer because i'm mostly on the road but they do offer bulkier models with even better performance.

here is my current system
https://www.originpc.com/gaming/laptops/evo15-s/

I can do 3 external outputs, transfer files, and render projects in after effects all during a show if needed. Let me know if you have any questions.

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 18:59
by Arvol
rawdesigns wrote:I highly recommend Origin. You can customize almost every internal component. I've had a couple of these EVO model laptops past 4ish years and performance is excellent! The EVO models are slimmer because i'm mostly on the road but they do offer bulkier models with even better performance.

here is my current system
https://www.originpc.com/gaming/laptops/evo15-s/

I can do 3 external outputs, transfer files, and render projects in after effects all during a show if needed. Let me know if you have any questions.
I've been looking at similar Clevo builds. How is that Max-Q compared to a standard 1070?

Re: Macbook Retina 2017

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 03:09
by rawdesigns
Arvol wrote:How is that Max-Q compared to a standard 1070?
its great performance and also doesn't suck up the batter life since it uses less power when not plugged in