System76 · 2024
System76 Adder WS
addw4
A Linux-native CUDA and gaming workstation with a vendor-tuned GPU switch and the NVIDIA driver done for you.
from € 2.299 $2,099 RRP
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- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed, weakest on battery.
- Battery 2/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- 240Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM upgradeable to 96 GB
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Excellent · Best on popos. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Pop!_OS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
_OS or Ubuntu with System76 firmware and the NVIDIA driver preinstalled, plus system76-power for the iGPU/dGPU/hybrid switch, which is the reason to buy this over a generic Clevo. No fingerprint reader by design.
System76: graphics switching on Pop!_OS →Show full report
by design. Suspend with the RTX 4070 is the standard NVIDIA s2idle caveat; in hybrid mode it behaves, in dedicated-GPU mode it can wake. Slotted SO-DIMM DDR5 to 64 GB and two M.2 slots.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora works but you lose system76-power, so GPU switching falls back to manual PRIME or supergfxctl. RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia for the 4070.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 @ 165Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 73 Wh, around 3 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the System76 Adder WS (addw4) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Pop!_OS, Fedora). Ships Pop!_OS or Ubuntu with System76 firmware and the NVIDIA driver preinstalled, plus system76-power for the iGPU/dGPU/hybrid switch, which is the reason to buy this over a generic Clevo.
- What does the System76 Adder WS (addw4) cost?
- RRP is about 2099 USD (2299 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the System76 Adder WS (addw4)?
- 2 kg (4.41 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 73 Wh pack, around 3 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 2/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Linux.
Ready to buy the System76 Adder WS (addw4)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 2.299 $2,099 RRP
Buy direct at System76 (EU shipping incl.)Shown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
This is a plain link to the vendor. We earn nothing from it today. Vendor-direct affiliate programmes are not yet enrolled; if one goes live it will be disclosed and will still cost you nothing. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-19.
