New 8800m Question

Are there any current laptops out that would be able to upgrade to the 8800m chips when they come out?

 

I expect the new chips to use a different sized MXM module, so I'd say no for now.

 

I thought so but I was confused by this:

For the end, here's a teaser. For dual-PCB 7950GX2, Nvidia used G71M, mobile version of its ultra-successful G71 (7900) chip. Guess what becomes a possibility if the G80 is packed in 22W+? µ

I'm confused, what does it mean?

 

Actually yes, I've head about companies saying that thier laptops have SLI 8800m's, but they turn out the 7950gtx's. Mabe it's a sign of compatability between laptops with the 7950GTX mxm modules and 8800m mxm modules.

I don't know.. but we should know within a month or more.

 

the notebook g80 chip is a redesign of the desktop version.

that really doesn't have much to do with its compatibility in a notebook though.

that is up to the interface. you will first require a laptop with a the proper mxm interface. it will have to be a laptop tailor made to upgrade video cards.

assuming it is the correct interface- thermal specs dont end up blowing up the laptop - and it can physically fit - those few boutique laptop owners should be able to upgrade

 

I am confident that the Clevo D900C (a.k.a. Sager 5760, Pro-Star 9191, etc..) and M570RU will be good to go with the high-end DX10 cards when they become available by summer's end.

Their modular designs and power optimizations are set for it.

 

Well that definately influences my decision on buying a Sager 5760.

 

The Sager 5760 (re-branded Clevo M570U) is currently the best 17" gaming notebook for the money (bang for the buck)...

however its future for GPU upgrades is doubtful... when the Clevo M570RU comes out it will probably replace the current M570U since there is new Santa Rosa support and a new videocard modular design (to support the high-end DX10 GPUs).

But the 7950GTX in the current M570U still outperforms all of the other videocards on the market... including all of the new 8600M cards. That videocard will easily last for another 3 years.

 

I was confused when I first read it too, so it probably could have been worded better.

I believe what the writer was trying to say is that because the 8800m uses only 22 watts of power he/she believes that there should be systems with dual 8800m cards in them (aka SLI).

 

I was planning to buy an Asus g1 notebook with the 8600M GT card. But when I read this thread, I guess I'll wait till asus has a notebook with an 8800M card in it!

 

I don't think (m)any people expect a 15.4" notebook to be released with an 8800M card in it. So far, only 17" laptops even have the 8700M card in them.

Petrov.