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    Sager NP5793 GPU, TV-Tuner and Turbo Ram questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ardipithicus, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. Ardipithicus

    Ardipithicus Newbie

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    So i got a m570ru-u with these specs....

    -4GB Kingston Hyperx Memory
    -T9500 Processor
    -8700m GT
    -7200RPM 500GB Momentus HDD
    -Intel 5300AGN
    -Windows 7 Ultimate x64

    I am very happy with everything but I want to upgrade the GPU and get a TV tuner.

    What is the best GPU that fits the chipset? (PM965)

    Does anybody have any experiences with turbo ram? I am thinking about getting it but was not sure of the compatibility with Windows 7? Or if it is even worth getting?

    Lastly I was wondering if anyone knew the latest, best chipset that could fit this model? If any do
     
    Ardipithicus, Dec 23, 2009
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    GPU = 8800M GTX/9800M GT (same card). You can get that from Ebay or some of the Sager resellers.

    Turbo Boost is rather pointless since you have 4 GB of RAM.

    No upgrade to chipset.
     
    dtwn, Dec 23, 2009
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  3. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Turbo RAM is pointless with even 1GB of RAM. May even make the system slower/unstable than without.

    Look into it again when it resurfaces as Braidwood in about a year (not, obviously, for current platforms).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 23, 2009
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  4. Ardipithicus

    Ardipithicus Newbie

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    Thanks guys! Ordered them off ebay yesterday!
     
    Ardipithicus, Dec 25, 2009
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