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post Jul 3 2012, 02:20 PM

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NOOOOOOOOOOooooooo ~!! 2nd Page !! V4.2 Sager Theads.

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post Jul 18 2012, 08:21 PM

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I wonder if the gtx680m is compatible with the P170HM series. Anyone know ?

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post Jul 18 2012, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Jul 18 2012, 08:53 PM)
yup, as long as your notebook not more than 15.6 inch
HD7970 and GTX680M can be installed in P150HM/P170HM.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clev...-lets-have.html

GTX680M graphics card with heatsink + express shipping to malaysia = RM 2.7K
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brows.gif Thanks for tha info man.

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post Jul 19 2012, 06:42 PM

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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Jul 18 2012, 09:22 PM)
u can buy the laptop first and then bring laptop to shop so you can try store inside the backpack. From there, you can choose which one to purchase smile.gif

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Left - nVIDIA GTX680M
Right - AMD HD7970M
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GTX680m !! You selling that ?
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post Jul 19 2012, 06:58 PM

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Its been a year since i got my np8170 with gtx485m. Havent open it for cleaning and havent repaste it. I think its time for me to tinker around with it. Self paste and self mod.

Any thoughts ?

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post Jul 19 2012, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(rickysim84 @ Jul 19 2012, 07:00 PM)
mod it to back light keyboard
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I like to play my game in the dark.. Bright LED light is a distraction. Maybe i should look into water cooling mod. hmm.gif
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post Jul 19 2012, 07:35 PM

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Keyboard sticker ? me thinks will get it if mein keyboard has fadded.


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post Jul 19 2012, 09:35 PM

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I am aiming for the GTX680m .. tongue.gif
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post Jul 19 2012, 09:58 PM

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Ermmm .. can anyone tell me how to check my gpu temp ?? tongue.gif

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post Jul 19 2012, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(skeith @ Jul 19 2012, 10:15 PM)
use software, HWmonitor or RealTemp.

HWmonitor wont show GPU temp due to the optimus thinggie, u need to run a game or something intense with graphics 1st and then refresh.

RealTemp just go setting there n tick ur GPU manufactured + show GPU temp. that is all.
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Got link to download the HWtemp check ? Thanks. smile.gif

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post Aug 29 2012, 09:09 PM

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i want to open my sager np 8170 for cleaning .. any you guys know the correct or guide to doing this ?

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post Aug 30 2012, 06:37 PM

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=.= ~~ Me thinks need to repaste again. i did open it. Temp at 75 ~ 78 Deg. Need to be more cooler.

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post Aug 31 2012, 06:30 PM

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I wanna get the GTX680m for my 8170 lappy. Anyone can point me the way to get this ? Just the GPU.


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post Aug 31 2012, 07:31 PM

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Whaaaa .. so i need to get a new lappy for the gtx 680m !!

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post Aug 31 2012, 07:56 PM

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Is the gtx 675m = gtx 580m

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post Aug 31 2012, 08:11 PM

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Ok since the gpu it seems to be 50/50 .. can you point out where can i get a 17.3 inch matte screen ? I need to change since the bright screen making my eyes tired easily when i gaming for hours.


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post Aug 31 2012, 08:49 PM

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QUOTE(Prince J @ Aug 31 2012, 08:44 PM)
Stock matte screen ETA one month.
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Can book me one ? i need 17.3 inch matte screen. Also, is the gtx 675m compatible with my np8170 ?
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post Sep 1 2012, 03:03 AM

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QUOTE(Prince J @ Sep 1 2012, 02:54 AM)
Yes you definitely can book one.

Just double confirmed from Sager side, NP8170 cannot support GTX6XX series GPU, some particular NP8170 models can support 7970M though.

The following conditions apply:

NP8170 (P170HM) w/ NVIDIA GPU + 120hz 3D LCD Panel AMD 7970M is not supported.

NP8170 (P170HM) w/ NVIDIA or AMD GPU + Hannstar LCD Panel, AMD 7970M is supported.

NP8170 (P170HM) w/ NVIDIA or AMD GPU + LG LCD panel, AMD 7970M may or may not be supported, special EDID Firmware may need to be flashed to the LCD panel.

NP8150 (P150HM) AMD 7970M is supported.


Added on September 1, 2012, 2:59 am
Yeah probably some mod can be done, but there are no official news regarding GTX680M is supported by NP8170.
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Ill will just take the 17.3 inch Matte screen then. How much will that cost ?

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post Feb 28 2013, 08:36 AM

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Hi peps,

Is it possible to upgrade Sager 8170 to gtx680m gpu ?

Me needs me lappy to run very good game nowadays since i only can run game on mid and low setting for the latest game. cry.gif

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post Mar 1 2013, 11:25 AM

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Saw the latest soon to come GTX 780m. drool.gif drool.gif

Looks like its time to me to UPGRADE !!



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