Laptop power supply and ram questions

[RalPhi]

Hello All,

I am building up to order the spec below, and I have a couple of questions;

1) Is there any reason why the maximum amount of 5600mHz Corsair Ram is 32gB, whereas slower ram permits 64gB?

2) This laptop comes with a 280w ‘brick’ power supply. The connector looks like one of the many generic concentric power jacks. I was wondering if it possible to charge/power the computer through one of the USB-C ports (albeit more slowly, of course)? If not, does anyone have the specs of the power supply & connector so I can investigate a possible spare?

3) Also does anyone know if the FHD-IR webcam supports Windows Hello?

Thanks

Chassis & Display
Ionico Series: 15.3" Matte QHD+ 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 24 Core Processor 14900HX (5.8GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair 5200MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 280W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Ionico Battery 99WH
Thermal Paste
PHASE CHANGE THERMAL PAD COOLING (PTM7950)
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Keyboard Language
IONICO 15 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Chassis
TongFang GM5IX7A (8GB RTX-4070, i9-14900HX, 240Hz QHD)

 

[Scott]

Hi there,

The RAM limitation is due to stability. More RAM puts more strain on the memory controller, in order to maintain stability the RAM overclock is often reduced.

You can get a spare power brick from PCS, you may even be able to do so at the time of ordering. It'll certainly be in the spare parts of your account once you have the order.

Not sure on the Windows Hello feature. I would be surprised if it didn't but I would contact PCS directly to make sure. Chat is typically quickest, there are sometimes long wait times on the phone and email can take a couple of days.

 

[SpyderTracks]

I wouldn't buy a laptop now, you're right at the tale end of the current chassis, new ones have already been showcased for release in March with new CPUs and GPUs.

 

[RalPhi]

Thanks both Scott & SpyderTracks.

Where can I see the new specifications which you mention have been showcased?

 

[SpyderTracks]

Thanks both Scott & SpyderTracks.

Where can I see the new specifications which you mention have been showcased?

On any CES coverage