Eurocom Announces Sky X9 Notebook with Core i7-6700K and GTX 980 Graphics

[btarunr]

Eurocom has further blurred the line between desktop and laptops computers by creating the Sky X9 'desktop laptop'. It is a laptop with desktop performance and desktop capability. It is built to give users the ability to carry desktop performance and the capability offered therein with them, wherever they choose to go. We live in an interesting time where the boundaries are being broken and destroyed on a daily basis. More proof of that is the EUROCOM Sky X9.

Eurocom has been putting desktop processors into laptops for quite some time. Most recently the EUROCOM Panther 5 supported 12 core Intel Xeon processors. Eurocom has used this experience and expertise to further push the boundaries of possibilities by now creating a laptop that supports desktop processor and desktop graphics.



As more laptops and mobile workstations move toward BGA processors Eurocom is moving in the other direction by incorporating LGA processors and MXM based graphics into high performance Eurocom laptops. This allows for user freedom and upgradeability during purchase and after, throughout the life of their system.

This formidable machine is literally busting at the seams with all of the best cutting-edge technology and oozing performance from every port. With configuration options up to and including a socketed desktop Intel Core i7 6700K processor, dual-channel DDR4 memory, desktop GTX 980 graphics card-that's right, desktop twice in the same sentence-this beast is ready to tackle anything.

Dual PCIe M.2 SSD's are also supported, plus dual 2.5" SATA 6.0GB/s drive options, both with multiple RAID configuration options, five SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports and USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3 technology to the arsenal. Now, add extraordinary 17-inch FHD IPS, G-SYNC and 4K display configuration options. Add HDMI, HDMI over Thunderbolt, dual DisplayPort, 7.1 analog and optical audio output. Pinch yourself. You are not dreaming. Users can finally have that PC equivalent of a Swiss Army knife that overdosed on steroids, and it fits in a briefcase or backpack.

Users can take desktop CPU overclocking adventures to unprecedented heights with seemingly endless menus and configuration options thanks to the exclusive unlocked BIOS/UEFI firmware options that Eurocom offers to their enthusiast clientele. Using the included desktop GPU overclocking software tools and available unlocked video BIOS, users will find themselves slicing through games and benchmarks like a hot knife through butter. With a massive thermal management system and up to 660W of power supply, this unlocked leviathan is built from the ground up with the intent of allowing users to create mayhem on an order of magnitude that will leave your opponents begging for mercy. If users are looking for an edge, you just found it.

"In 1989 we created the first Desktop Replacement Notebook, in 2015 we have no created the first "desktop laptop' system with socket based desktop Intel processor support and slot based MXM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 desktop graphics support to along with 64 GB of DDR4 memory." Mark Bialic, Eurocom President.

Eurocom manages to stuff all of this excellence into a chassis that is built like a Sherman tank, with looks that kill. With fully configurable RGB lighting in the keyboard and LCD cover, a keyboard and touchpad that are built like a fine European luxury car and an aggressive, yet very tasteful silhouette, this gorgeous machine is fitting for any environment. With the EUROCOM Sky X9 as your weapon of mass destruction, users will be ready for any task, at work or at play; no compromises required.

Graphics
EUROCOM Sky X9 is powered by desktop NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics, a fully unlocked GM204 core with 2048 CUDA cores. 8 GB memory with 7 Gbps memory clock and GDDR5 memory interface is supported. The EUROCOM Sky X9 is the first laptop with upgradeable desktop graphics supported inside, another amazing innovation from Eurocom. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is overclockable for maximum control and performance.

Processor
Not only does the EUROCOM Sky X9 have upgradeable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics, it also has socket based desktop Intel Skylake processors. The EUROCOM Sky X9 utilizes an Intel Z170 Chipset, socket LGA 1151 for support up to Intel Core i7-6700K processors. The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 cores and 8 threads running at 4GHz, with turbo boost up to 4.2 GHz utilizing 14nm technology. The Intel Core i7-6700K is overclockable for maximum control and performance.

Communications
M.2 wifi cards are supported for ultimate performance and upgradeability. Two 1Gb LAN RJ-45 ports Killer E2400 are supported.

Display
A beautiful 17.3" display is there to display the mind blowing performance held within the Sky X9. A future 4k display option will also be available for future upgrades. The EUROCOM Sky X9 can support up to 4 active displays through its two mini Display Ports, USB 3.1 and HDMI 2.

Security
Security is very important to Eurocom and our customers, because of this we have once again incorporated a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (Infineon SLB9665-TCG) as well as a finger print reader and Kensington lock port. Eurocom knows that our customers are using their laptops for crucial mission critical applications.

Storage
Four storage drives are supported for a plethora of configuration and upgrade options. Two 9.5 mm HDD or SSD bays and two M.2 SSD PCIe x4 SATA drives are supported with RAID 0/1/5/10 availability. Over 5 TB of storage is currently supported.

EUROCOM Sky X9 Specifications:

• Display: Choice of FHD 1920-by-1080 or 4K 3840-by-2160 pixels; 17.3-inch (43.94mm); LCD Display
• Chipset: Intel Z170 Express (Skylake)
• Processor: Skylake, LGA1151, up to Intel i7-6700K, fully unlocked
• Memory: up to 64GB; DDR4-2133/2400; 4 SODIMM sockets
• VGA Technology: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (N16E-GXX);
• Storage: up to 4 drives; 2x HDD/SSD (SATA3) + 2x M.2 PCIe x4/SATAl RAID 0/1/5/10
• Communications: two 1Gb LAN RJ-45 ports Killer E2400 + M.2 WLAN/Bluetooth
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows: 10, 8.1 and 7
• Card Reader: 6-in-1 MMC/RSMMC/SD/miniSD/SDHC/SDXC up to UHS-II
• Keyboard: Illuminated, backlit with customizable 7-colours
• Security: TPM 2.0, Fingerprint and Kensington Lock
• Audio System: Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3; external 7.1CH audio output; headphone out, microphone in, S/PDIF and Line-in port; two built-in ONKYO Speakers (2.2W)+ Subwoofer (2.5W)
• Ports: 1x USB 3.1 / Thunderbolt 3; 2x miniDP 1.2; 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x USB 3.0 (1x Powered USB AC/DC); S/PDIF; Headphone; Mic; Line-in; 2x RJ45 (LAN)
• Weight and dimensions: 4.8kg; WxDxH 428x308x45mm

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[Ferrum Master]

The should change the logo and slap Wehrmacht cross on it... it is a Panther 5 lol

 

[the54thvoid]

The should change the logo and slap Wehrmacht cross on it... it is a Panther 5 lol

Got to give them credit. Big ugly heavy monster but it's got real desktop guts. Wonder if it's as loud as a Panzer?

 

[Dammeron]

Got to give them credit. Big ugly heavy monster but it's got real desktop guts. Wonder if it's as loud as a Panzer?

And it's got a shitty keyboard. They had all the space on the sides to work with, yet made it cramped like in a 15"6 model.

 

[kiddagoat]

And it's got a shitty keyboard. They had all the space on the sides to work with, yet made it cramped like in a 15"6 model.

That's a pretty standard keyboard on the 17.3" Clevos if I have ever seen one. That space on the sides will add to the durability and quality of the chassis. There is ample room to work with on that thing to type. That thing looks very solid as it is. Having spent several years in a service center working on laptops and PCs, Clevos have about the most durable and quality chassis around aside from Apple. Hard to touch all aluminum. That thing is going to be a tank and certainly built to last.

That thing looks very similar to a D900F in terms of layout. The space about the keyboard might get pretty warm but everything else below it should be more than comfortable to the touch.

 

[GhostRyder]

You know, I really like the idea of this machine but I feel they miss it on just a few notes in my book.

1: I wish they had a 1440p option for the screen, the 4k option is unnecessary for a single GTX 980 as it wont be able to use it properly so your left with 1080p (Even with the G-Sync option)
2: Keyboard seems a bit small to me (Though I would not put that as a huge complaint, worst case I would grab another keyboard).
3: No support for SLI (If it is like this, I would love a second MXM port and some way to do it)

I would still love one (Though I doubt I would be willing to pay for it) but I feel with how crazy awesome this is and the choices I am actually surprised they did not make it even better. Its got some sweet features and a desktop processor that is fully unlocked along with a full GTX 980 which to me is already pretty awesome!

 

[Katanai]

?!? You just posted about this laptop a few days ago. You can scroll down and still find the article easy. ?!?

 

[iO]

3: No support for SLI (If it is like this, I would love a second MXM port and some way to do it)

http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-12/34d.jpg
Looks like there is SLI support but definitely not for two full 980s..

And that cute little battery. Just enough to sprint from outlet to outlet

 

[GhostRyder]

http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-12/34d.jpg
Looks like there is SLI support but definitely not for two full 980s..

And that cute little battery. Just enough to sprint from outlet to outlet

Oh, did not notice the second MXM port. Well then that's a lot better since I would feel this machine could do SLI if I wanted it (Or CFX I would suppose) especially if I went with a 4K panel option. Would be especially great down the line for upgrades.

 

[Aquinus]

That's not laptop. That's a desktop replacement. No one in the right might would use that on their lap.
Isn't this the same company that will put a Xeon in a desktop replacement chassis?

 

[HumanSmoke]

That's not laptop. That's a desktop replacement. No one in the right might would use that on their lap.
Isn't this the same company that will put a Xeon in a desktop replacement chassis?

The Panther 5SE mobile server has the Xeon E5's up to flagship Ivy Bridge-EP part, the E5-2697v2 (12 core/24 thread), and the P5/P7 Pro workstations and S5/S7 Pro mobile servers carry the Xeon E3.

 

[Prima.Vera]

OK. How much for the 1080p one?

 

[yotano211]

I currently own one of the older brothers of this model laptop, the Clevo p370sm3. I love the performance of it but I hate the keyboard, the keyboard is just too flat (I cant really explain it ) and kinda small keys.

I only wish Clevo would send more money on research and make a better keyboard. That is the only complain I have about my laptop and this new laptop since I see it has the same model type keyboard.

 

[Ruru]

Battery life when gaming?

As said, that's just a gaming PC packed in laptop covers.

 

[yotano211]

Battery life when gaming?

As said, that's just a gaming PC packed in laptop covers.

Why would you even ask that, most laptops will just downclock since the battery cant not supply the necessary power.

I can say that, that the laptop will run indefinitely when plugged in.

Battery life and gaming dont mix, its like the word "future proof". The words dont exist.

 

[Ruru]

Why would you even ask that, most laptops will just downclock since the battery cant not supply the necessary power.

I can say that, that the laptop will run indefinitely when plugged in.

Just wondering if one can take a little gaming session in bus etc.

 

[Fruit Duo]

I just want to know that how much is it?

 

[iiee]

Everything is excellent except for no way to switch on the laptop with lid closed. This is desktop replacement, it should replace tower-casing, and connect to external monitor + keyboard/mouse + other accessories. This is how i use it as "Desktop replacement". I bring the laptop to a few fixed places all with external monitor and accessories. If everytime i need to open the lid to power on then close it back, it would be annoying.

I am using Dell mobile workstation at the moment, just because it offers dock station that can switch on the laptop with the lid closed and ready connected to accessories. Now thunderbolt solved the accessories part, but not for power on yet.

 

[iiee]

Battery life when gaming?

Laptop with battery will never play game at maximum speed, simply because the battery cannot supply enough power for gaming. The speed will be throttled down badly. Try running heavy benchmark with power connected vs battery and see the difference.

 

[cdawall]

Quite a few modern laptops completely disable the GPU win on battery. At least as far as the big ones go.

 

[BrainCruser]

Everything is excellent except for no way to switch on the laptop with lid closed. This is desktop replacement, it should replace tower-casing, and connect to external monitor + keyboard/mouse + other accessories. This is how i use it as "Desktop replacement". I bring the laptop to a few fixed places all with external monitor and accessories. If everytime i need to open the lid to power on then close it back, it would be annoying.

I am using Dell mobile workstation at the moment, just because it offers dock station that can switch on the laptop with the lid closed and ready connected to accessories. Now thunderbolt solved the accessories part, but not for power on yet.

I tend to keep the screen open and use it as a secondary screen. It is very usefull when I need to read documents and code at the same time. Gaming + youtube songs works well too.

 

[alucasa]

That's a pretty standard keyboard on the 17.3" Clevos if I have ever seen one. That space on the sides will add to the durability and quality of the chassis. There is ample room to work with on that thing to type. That thing looks very solid as it is. Having spent several years in a service center working on laptops and PCs, Clevos have about the most durable and quality chassis around aside from Apple. Hard to touch all aluminum. That thing is going to be a tank and certainly built to last.

That thing looks very similar to a D900F in terms of layout. The space about the keyboard might get pretty warm but everything else below it should be more than comfortable to the touch.

Yep, having owned two Clevo laptops in the past, I can safely say that their chassis is one of the best when it comes to durability. Clevo is probably one of very few that offer 3 HDDs in 15 inch laptop as well.

I had P151HM1 and Clevo W230ST. Clevo W230ST was a 13 inch laptop that could hold 2 msata and a HDD. P151HM1 could hold 3 HDDs.

 

[yotano211]

Yep, having owned two Clevo laptops in the past, I can safely say that their chassis is one of the best when it comes to durability. Clevo is probably one of very few that offer 3 HDDs in 15 inch laptop as well.

I had P151HM1 and Clevo W230ST. Clevo W230ST was a 13 inch laptop that could hold 2 msata and a HDD. P151HM1 could hold 3 HDDs.

I had the older brother, the p150hm and I have a w230ss, the newer small brother to your w230st.
Clevo is pretty much the only thing I look for when I new a new (used) laptop.