I think what he means is that it is not worth to upgrade the GPU only to enjoy the optimus technology as it doesn't provide significant improvement in gaming performance.

He doesn't refer the product of GTX 460M being upgraded to GTX 560M as obviously GTX 560M is a new product.

However, it's a way to make NP8130 to be more competitive as a better choice for gaming since these days I see lots of people in the forum are requesting for better battery life and prefer to go for the optimus technology.

With RM 4k+, would you go for an Alienware M14X with single fan that comes with a GT 555M built into the motherboard? Or a laptop with dual fans that comes with a GTX 560M. I believe you know the answer.

This post has been edited by jimmykvt: May 30 2011, 10:59 AM

So, how much difference is the GTX 560M compared to a GTX 460M?
Based on the benchmark result provided by NVIDIA, it is quite impressive.

Is it?



This post has been edited by Amal: May 30 2011, 11:34 AM

I believe not much improvement in performance besides with the new optimus technology.

Can check it out in notebookcheck.net.

the difference are sometimes better, and sometimes worse compared to 460M at notebookcheck.net

however note that 560M is still not uploaded there, so I'm doing apple 2 apple comparison using certain games based on Amal's pic and notebookcheck.net result

(Note: 460M vs 560M)
Crysis 2 (High Preset):
53 vs 46.7

Mafia 2 (High Preset):
54 vs 40.6

Metro 2033 (High Preset):
29 vs 37.2

Starcraft 2 (High Preset):
63 vs 85.1

Bare in mind... the result from notebookcheck for the high settings is not on 1080p... usually only the ultra one is...

yep. that is something not known.

the only way to really know difference is when notebookcheck.net releases their scores.

Just wondering, how many FPS do you guys get when playing Bad Company 2 on ultra settings?

im talking about those with GTX cards and running the game on full HD resolution

This post has been edited by wilsonphua: May 30 2011, 01:32 PM

all high on 1920x1080p with no AA and AF round 40 to 50.

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Added on May 30, 2011, 1:34 pmi mean highest setting.

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Added on May 30, 2011, 1:35 pmerr...almost identical to gtx460m wo..

This post has been edited by kahjye: May 30 2011, 01:35 PM

All set to highest settings, Max AA and AF, average 19-27.

So far the best gpu that exist inside a laptop is what and in which model??

m18x 6970m crossfire

For my BC2, is around 60 - 70 with highest settings, no AA, no AF, no Bloom, no HBAO, DirectX 11.

This post has been edited by cryogenist: May 30 2011, 07:02 PM

Actually, the Sager NP7280 / Clevo x7200 has GTX 485 SLI and desktop processors, so the M18x won't triumph.

What the. Doesn't matter! IT'S TOO SMALL! LOL !

This post has been edited by This is a Lamp: May 30 2011, 07:02 PM

There is a prob where i can't access to my ram slot via the bottom hole of my lappy. How ah? Anyone got a vid on how to access the ram slot? In future i might wanna upgrade the ram but i just dunno how to access it D:

Bottom panel or underneath the keyboard? AFAIK, all NP7280 ram slots only located at the bottom.

bottom panel i took out everything also cannot see the ram slot. must be hidden in the one last compartment liao. Tat one need to take away the whole bottom cover including the mobo i guess.

Ok, as requested, i put a bigger pic for u all to see.. mah carbon fibre palm rest!


This post has been edited by rickysim84: May 30 2011, 09:37 PM

u don't tear the thx intel sticker a..??

i prefer it inside so that when i wanna tear it off to sell it, at least the sticker still there. I am trying to maintain the original look as much as possible

rickysim~~~ Lol. GSS is coming..

wondering whether is there bags on offer.. Do you shop/go around town on weekends??

wat is GSS? i am damn noob at short forms. lol. I am a home staying guy, i prefer staying at home, else go our liao, will waste lotsa money