http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8130-built-...?wconfigure=yes
It is not an upgrade. Look at the link, it's meant to replace the GTX460.

Mucro doesn't produce GPU & LCD. Moreover, it was dead after a week.
I don't see it has got anything with Mucro.
It could be bad of luck. Or Clevo needs to have tighter quality control of her hardwares.

Anyway, it's rather random.
Amal had a defective AMD GPU.
malice203 should have an nVidia GPU (8130).
I guess it is all LUCK.

With your budget, you can get a system with Win7 OS pre-installed.
As for the resellers, you can study the price and make comparison yourself.

Are you a hardcore gamer?
If you have budget constraint, and you'd like to have dual-GPU, Radeon 6970 could be a good option.

As for wifi adapter, I don't see we need bigfoot.
Where are you from? How fast is your Internet bandwidth?
If you are in Malaysia, the normal wifi adapter is more than enough to deliver all the bandwidth you need.
P/S If you are really particular on the bandwidth, go for wired instead of wireless. Much consistent bandwidth and latency.

Anyway, please show us the hardware specs that you configured.

This post has been edited by ALeUNe: Jun 2 2011, 12:21 PM

I don't quite understand why Clevo/Sager doesn't use SB desktop processor.
i7-960 is an old processor. Besides, it's only SATA2 in this machine.
Mobile SB processors, i7-2720 and above, are generally faster than desktop i7-960.

As you need dual-GPU, you have to go for N7282.
Just my personal opinion, I have a feeling that Clevo/Sager is clearing the old stock of Nahelem before they release the Sandy Bridge.
If I were you, I just won't spend 13K on Nahalem. Just don't feel right to do so.

Ok, back to your specs,
1) Do you need Win7 Ultimate?
2) Go for Radeon 6970 CF instead.
3) Scrap the bigfoot.
4) Do you need bluray? I have a bluray drive in my HTPC and I could hardly use it (not even OS Windows installation).
5) Extend your warranty to at least 2 years. We're talking about a machine that worth MYR13K.

Good luck.

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Added on June 2, 2011, 12:43 pmYes, the processor is upgradeable.
But it's Nahalem. I just don't see a point to upgrade Nahalem.

This post has been edited by ALeUNe: Jun 2 2011, 12:43 PM

If you don't need it urgently, I think it is worth waiting for a newer processor & platform.

If you need it urgently, I'd say get the 7282 without processor & ram modules. You can get cheaper extreme Nahalem processor & ram modules at LYN garage sales.

Which game did you encounter drops in FPS?

Are you in the right thread?

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Added on June 14, 2011, 3:21 pmMy personal choice is ESET.
I had Mcafee and Kaspersky installed in my office PCs. I removed them.
Both Mcafee and Kaspersky will slow down the system.

Before you decide to purchase, you can actually download all these AVs (30-days trial) and test it yourself.
Good luck.

This post has been edited by ALeUNe: Jun 14 2011, 03:21 PM

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1702139

Prince J, I have a request. I think others would like to know this too.

Are you able to bring in just the video card? For instance, bring in the GTX580 for those who want to upgrade from GTX460.
Not only the GPU, mobile CPU as well.
I guess it would do good to your business if you bring "options".
It would really make Sager an excellent option in terms of "customizeable" & "upgradeable".

This post has been edited by ALeUNe: Jun 21 2011, 11:33 AM

Excellent!! It sounds good enough for me.
I guess we know where to get our parts for our future upgrade.
Well done!!

Tell us your specs. Did you upgrade any ram module yourself?
Did any program crash before BSOD?
What are the software installed?
Is it a genuine OS?

With your budget, you should look at current HP notebooks.
Current HP notebooks are offering very good specs with above average GPU @ reasonable price.

Get more info here.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1923892

Look at the specs, it is good enough.
HP notebook is good enough as long as you don't go for exotic ram modules.
It looks good and cheap too (for its specs).

I guess you are still a student. You don't earn your own money.
Your father is right.
Ivy Bridge could be just 6 months away. You can expect 2nd revision of current SB lineups too.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1977350

http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GE620DX.html...v=Specification
@ MYR2999.

Thanks for giving more options to Malaysian customers.
I saw you're giving an awesome freebie, 1-year ESET Anti-virus.
Excellent!!

Manual for Sager/Clevo 8130/8150/8170

http://www.fileserve.com/file/GuASHEy/Clevo_P17xHM.rar
http://www.fileserve.com/file/JQxkgGu/Clevo_P15xHM.rar

TS, you may add this in the first page.

How much you spent on the notebook? What is the price difference between poslaju & DHL?

If I were you, I'll use DHL (full insured) aka pay additional 3% insurance.
Better safe than sorry.