Phawx
Member
On mine, yes.
I don't think my 8700 has this problem as the GPU works fine and thermal wise, is okay.
This 8750 I have, I believe from the date, was the first batch they rushed out of the door to satisfy JD.com backers.
IndieGogo - Windows 10 GPD Handheld -299$ "A Laptop Fitting in Your Pocket"
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On mine, yes.
I don't think my 8700 has this problem as the GPU works fine and thermal wise, is okay.
This 8750 I have, I believe from the date, was the first batch they rushed out of the door to satisfy JD.com backers.
8bitForLife
Member
I was looking to get a 8750 but the guy says that the handheld works great, but has what he believe is a driver issue with the micro SD card slot, as it currently doesn't recognize cards in the port.
Do you know anything of that issue yourself or anyone else might know?
Phawx
Member
Sometimes when you roll the dice you get snake eyes.
I have had someone contact me looking for help to get his MicroSD card slot working. I don't know if this is the same person. He wasn't able to fix his problem.
Anyhoo, I finished the Heatsink mod. It's now WAY cooler, cut 10C off my temps.
Bad news is Metroid Prime still runs like shit. I think I'm just going to have my 8750 version as my endurance GPDwin. Now that I have the heatsink mod done on it, I'll probably keep the fan disabled all the time and make it go for energy savings.
Heatsink Mod Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNRMqdruX34
I'll check out the mod videos later, but did you have a performance bump at all?
HowardRoark
Member
Nice, now if I could only read Japanese...
Phawx
Member
My temps are much better now but I have to try some other tweaks to see how far I can take it.
Overall I don't think it's worth it. while I can make the 8750 run well, I have to make it use full power to do so. It's just not worth it. So on the 8750 that I have, I'm going ton make it super energy efficient and keep the fan off all the time.
Maybe in the future but right now no. I bought a 1ft square copper sheet a long time ago, I believe it's 1mm thick. I just cut it with a hacksaw.
so 20mmx20mmx1mm
Hi. -- tl;dr = bold stuff
I apologize if I ask anything that should be known by now. I've popped in and out of this thread about 6-7 times, pretty much whenever it pops up on the first page.
Is this something that can later easily be used to play WoW or Everquest using joystick controls? With good mapping/key binding?
My shield tablet has pretty much satisfied that desire for the kinds of things this could do. However it's still ARM/Android instead of windows, and it's still a bit too heavy/clumsy using a PS4 controller with 'phone holder' connected to the controller.
I apologize if I ask anything that should be known by now. I've popped in and out of this thread about 6-7 times, pretty much whenever it pops up on the first page.
Is this something that can later easily be used to play WoW or Everquest using joystick controls? With good mapping/key binding?
My shield tablet has pretty much satisfied that desire for the kinds of things this could do. However it's still ARM/Android instead of windows, and it's still a bit too heavy/clumsy using a PS4 controller with 'phone holder' connected to the controller.
Phawx
Member
yea I have a video of WoW being played on the GPD WIN using WoWmapper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQThjdnbSU
its probably workable depends how well you map the controls to your comfort uses
Phawx
Member
Probably Stardew Valley and GZdoom. Not sure if today though. I bit busy today.
I've never understood comments like this. There is an absolute world of difference between something like a laptop or tablet w/controller and handhelds like the GPD Win and the Nintendo 3DS. One is extremely portable, can fit in a pocket, and be used while holding it in your hand. The other is portable (but much less so), cannot fit in a pocket, and has to be set on a table or lap to be played.
That makes all the difference. I simply wouldn't end up using a tablet with controller because it wouldn't work for me and doesn't appeal to me. Handhelds, on the other hand, have always appealed to me for their compactness and usability.
I'm very excited for the GPD Win. I've long wanted a handheld PC that could play games. I'll be able to enjoy thousands of older PC games, emulated console games and less demanding current games.
Ya.
One of the hiccups for me on using a tablet/controller or even phone/controller like that is the fact that I often play in bed on my back, holding it up like a Vita or some way like this.
Plus you just close up and sit down, or close up and come back to it (as a Dad/Husband) instead of carefully setting stuff aside, and making sure to not hurt your tablet screen or doing something silly like constantly setting your controller on top of your tablet.
**** Btw those two quote-replies on WoW, thank you. Watched the vid, showed the Wife.
HowardRoark
Member
Has GPD shipped any more to IGG backers since the first wave?
Not to my knowledge...haven't sent units besides the Japanese ones.
Guys and gals, I have a question for you. I haven't been on neogaf much for a while as I was busy with other stuff going on in my life, so I missed out on the indiegogo campaign and the early preorders. I am really anxious to get one of these. Is there anywhere I can order one and get it in a reasonable amount of time? If I have to wait a month or more I would rather just wait until their supply improves.
DrROBschiz
Member
Nope and its been over a week since the first batch
Im a little irritated. I thought once they got rolling the output would be constant
Very frustrating
Phawx
Member
I do look forward to when all of the backers have been issued units and the discussion revolves around people trying new games/settings.
this is new on the geekbuying page?
there seems to be stock in the ES warehouse; no preorder
Attention:
This item in GeekBuying's ES warehouse only ships to the following EU countries:
Spain/Portugal, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania
there seems to be stock in the ES warehouse; no preorder
Attention:
This item in GeekBuying's ES warehouse only ships to the following EU countries:
Spain/Portugal, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania
Saw the Spain warehouse page this morning.
Still shows 2 business days before shipping underneath.
That's probably something you'll want to contact Geekbuying's CS to verify that's when they'll actually ship out.
Phawx have you tried doing some long term tests by running some test program for half an hour on the devices side by side and see what temps and cpu frequency the two stabilize at after the units having been running for a while?
Cooling systems between the two aren't exactly one to one anymore but I'd be interested in what frequency the two like running at during long and hard gaming sessions after the devices have gotten nice and hot.
Still shows 2 business days before shipping underneath.
That's probably something you'll want to contact Geekbuying's CS to verify that's when they'll actually ship out.
Phawx have you tried doing some long term tests by running some test program for half an hour on the devices side by side and see what temps and cpu frequency the two stabilize at after the units having been running for a while?
Cooling systems between the two aren't exactly one to one anymore but I'd be interested in what frequency the two like running at during long and hard gaming sessions after the devices have gotten nice and hot.
f@luS
More than a member.
They're purely thieves at this point. They said 100-200 units per day. They're really insulting backers
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I used my USPS YT tracking number from Geekbuy here and it works: http://www.17track.net/en/
I expect to get the package in a month :/
I expect to get the package in a month :/
Yeeeep more silence no updates really fucking stupid, supposedly sorting out shipping but this shit should have sorted out already.
8bitForLife
Member
geekbuying said they contacted dhl and dhl said they haven't updated tracking. seems fishy. when should i try to get a refund through paypal. how many days should i wait. supposedly it shipped on the 25th.
DrROBschiz
Member
I just got a DHL shipping text saying my package will be delivered on November 2nd!
Guess they just sent the shit and didnt bother with emailing anyone
I suppose the rest of you IGG backers should expect your devices soon
Guess they just sent the shit and didnt bother with emailing anyone
I suppose the rest of you IGG backers should expect your devices soon
HowardRoark
Member
You said you were 924, right? Hmm, that means they did get through a fair amount already, then.
Dr. Benton Quest
Banned
When did you order!?
Oct 23rd.
When I track, I now get: "Origin Post is Preparing Shipment, We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece."
Despite it saying "Depart from Overseas Processing Facility" on 10/28.
Now it's starting to look like it was only just now sent out, lol. The tracking number at least now shows up when I use USPS to track it.
Despite it saying "Depart from Overseas Processing Facility" on 10/28.
Now it's starting to look like it was only just now sent out, lol. The tracking number at least now shows up when I use USPS to track it.
Relax-I dont think Geekbuying has let anyone down yet. Some people are even starting to receive their orders.
Phawx
Member
I haven't received any further DHL shipment notice, so I think this confirms that my "review" unit is one I paid for.
8bitForLife
Member
Ya my tracking just updated but it looks like they only just shipped it looking at the info which is screwed up being as I paid for 3 to 5 days and its been 6 already.
Monday, October 31, 2016 at 16:31
Origin Service Area:
HONG KONG - HONG KONG - HONG KONG
Destination Service Area:
HONOLULU, HI - KAPAA - USA
shipping notice said 25th from geekbuying.
DrROBschiz
Member
Whew... Its finally happening!
Phawx
Member
Order #7 as well but I don't think I'm going to get a free GPDWin.
Yes, £23 import fee.
Dr. Benton Quest
Banned
Wow it worked but its ain't in the states yet. So close yet so far
Phawx
Member
Deen0x from Dingoonity posted a bunch of videos. Only looks like Dark Souls has anything done to compensate for the lower specs. Everything else just seems like it's running vanilla low settings
https://www.youtube.com/user/Deen0X/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/Deen0X/videos