Update 08/19/2015: We now have new information from reliable sources that, among others, also include manufacturers with the first notebooks that use the N16E-GXX chip. Laptops from Asus, MSI, Clevo, Lenovo and also Acer are supposed to be in the final certification process of the GPU manufacturer Nvidia. Considering the previously mentioned GPU TDP bandwidth between 100 up to 185 Watts, only large notebook designs should be able to accommodate the mobile version of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 980.

This means Asus will probably offer another version of the G751 (here in review with the GTX 980M). The notebook did at least not have any issues with the GTX 980M. The design seems to have some headroom for a faster GPU with up to 82 °C in the stress test, especially since the cooling solution can still be adjusted.

MSI currently offers two platforms that could be used for the new GPU. For starters obviously the GT80 (here in review with the GTX 980M SLI), which should have more than enough headroom for the N16E-GXX chip (even with the maximum TDP) when you consider the current maximum equipment (GTX 980M SLI - TDP around 200 Watts). It might also be possible with the MSI GT72, which can currently be equipped with a GTX 980M and also cool it quite efficiently.

The barebone manufacturer Clevo (Schenker XMG, for example) has some potential chassis designs like the P77x-series, which is currently available with desktop CPUs and also GPUs up to the GTX 980M. Or a version of the heavier P370-series, which can also accommodate current SLI configurations.