The Linux flagship NVIDIA laptop from System76 has been given a major overhaul, making it something of a beast. Pricey though, with you needing to dig deep into your wallets with a base price of $2,199.
If you're after a powerful system with a proven Linux vendor, this is one of the best possible machines you can buy.
System76 are keen to note the difference in available performance between this and their older model, noting in their press material that the CPU is "+35% faster", the memory is "+92% faster" and the graphics are "+40% faster" thanks to all the changes. You're now getting a 12th Gen Intel® Core i7-12700H, DDR5 RAM and a choice between an NVIDIA 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti. No matter what you're doing, it seems like the new System76 Oryx Pro will probably handle it quite nicely.
Image Credit - System76
Full tech specs:
| Operating System | Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| Firmware | System76 Open Firmware (coreboot, EDK2, System76 Firmware Apps) System76 Open Source Embedded Controller Firmware |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core i7-12700H, up to 4.7 GHz - 24 MB cache - 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores |
| Display |
15.6" or 17.3" FHD (1920x1080) Matte Finish or 15.6" OLED UHD (3840x2160) Glossy Finish |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR5 |
| Storage | 2x M.2 PCIe Gen4x4, Up to 4 TB total |
| Expansion | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (1 x powered USB, Type A), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x Micro SD Card reader |
| Input | Multitouch Touchpad, Multi-Color Backlit Chiclet US QWERTY Keyboard |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 |
| Video Ports | 1 x HDMI (w/HDCP), 1 x Mini DisplayPort (1.4), 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 |
| Audio | 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical output), 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone), Stereo Speakers |
| Battery | Embedded 6 cell Polymer battery pack 80Wh |
| Charger | 230 Watts, AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz |
| Dimensions |
Dependent on display size (Height × Width × Depth): |
| Weight |
Dependent on display size: Base weight. Varies on configuration. |
It's also interesting to see how all the marketing around Linux machines has evolved. System76 have now begun noting in their releases about gaming noting things like Steam Play Proton, ProtonDB, ProtonUp-Qt and Lutris. What a different world it is not Linux now to have hardware vendors repeatedly talking up gaming.
See more on the System76 website.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Thinking about burn-in issues...
mr-victory Sep 28, 2022
So if you want larger screen, you can't go for higher resolution. Huh?
TheRiddick Sep 29, 2022
Quoting: kokoko3kIs an oled display the right choice for a pc?
Thinking about burn-in issues...
I have a LG C1 48" OLED for PC use. There is a 42" C2 model now btw, but burn-in hasn't really been a issue at all for me yet, I've only had it for like 6months or so.
I've read of people having theirs for like 2+ years without issue for PC gaming stuff etc... I really do love OLED! Just a shame I gotta use HDMI2.1 which AMD doesn't support under Linux (NVIDIA however has it in open and closed kernel driver... so I dunno how they can do that...)
Quoting: kokoko3kIs an oled display the right choice for a pc?OLEDs hurt my eyes - I'd never be able to use one of these.
Thinking about burn-in issues...
(I also don't much like the idea of them being guaranteed to die due to being organic, either - feels like a con to me...)
StoneColdSpider Sep 29, 2022
Quoting: Pengling(I also don't much like the idea of them being guaranteed to die due to being organic, either - feels like a con to me...)Well your guranteed to die one day...... But we still accept you
TheRiddick Sep 29, 2022
Quoting: PenglingOLEDs hurt my eyes
You do know you can turn down back-lighting and brightness MUCH MORE on a OLED then you can on a traditional LCD/LED screen right? shrug...
Quoting: StoneColdSpiderWell your guranteed to die one day...... But we still accept youOh har-de-har.
You know what I mean.Quoting: TheRiddickYou do know you can turn down back-lighting and brightness MUCH MORE on a OLED then you can on a traditional LCD/LED screen right? shrug...Yes, I do. They still hurt my eyes. I'm glad that you do like them, though.
Last edited by Pengling on 29 September 2022 at 5:25 am UTC
ElamanOpiskelija Sep 29, 2022
That, or the mouse is just for show and one actually moves around the screen with the joystick.
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