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Krooks  
#1 Posted : Saturday, April 11, 2026 12:26:15 AM(UTC)
Krooks

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Hi everyone,

I’m considering this laptop for a vMix setup (2–4 cameras, possibly DeckLink via Thunderbolt) and would love your input on whether it’s a good fit.

Specs:

Intel Core i7-14650HX (16 cores, up to 5.2 GHz)
64 GB DDR5 RAM (5600 MHz)
NVIDIA RTX 4070 (140W, 8GB VRAM)
2 TB NVMe SSD (Gen4)
16” display (2560x1600, 165 Hz)
Thunderbolt 4 (1 port), HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi 7, 1 Gbit LAN

Planned use:

vMix with 2–4 cameras (possibly expanding later)
Streaming + recording simultaneously
Considering using a DeckLink card via Thunderbolt enclosure

Questions:

Is this a solid choice for stable vMix performance?
Any concerns with thermals/throttling in longer productions?
Would the single Thunderbolt port be limiting in a real setup?

Appreciate any feedback or real-world experience 🙌
Kayo33  
#2 Posted : Saturday, April 11, 2026 3:50:35 PM(UTC)
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Choose a PC with an Intel BGA 2114 socket, as Thunderbolt 4 is natively supported by the CPU.

or Ryzen cpu + usb 40 gbps port

Add a second M.2 NVMe SSD for recording.

32 GB DDR5 is ok

only pcie x4 capture cards + resolution of 1080p60 for your projects.

1 x HDMI port + 1 x USB-C port (compatible with DisplayPort + G-Sync) for extended Windows displays + Vmix fullscreen
via a USB-C to 2 x HDMI (or 2 x DP) adapter
Note: Maximum 4 displays (screen laptop + 3 external screens)

i've tested 8in 1080p60 on laptop ryzen 7 8745hs + rtx 4070 and laptop ultra 9 285hx + rtx 5070 ti by tb4 pcie enclosure + 2 x pcie capture cards x4

no problem

raise the PC for ventilation
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