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    5793 - upgrading components

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Seekingknowledge, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Seekingknowledge

    Seekingknowledge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I purchased this awesome laptop directly from Sager earlier this year with the following specs:

    t9300
    8700gts
    2gb ram
    200gb - 7200rpm
    Vista Home Premium (Windows Experience Index score 5.0)

    I am considering to up my ram to 4gb but is a complete newb. Before attempting to do this...what type and brand (best) will be compatible? Also, is this just a plug and play kinda deal or will I need to do something on the computer after putting them in? :confused:

    Also, is it possible to upgrade my video card to a 8800gts/gtx? If so, should I even try to do it myself or have a professional do it?
     
    Seekingknowledge, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    -DDR2-667
    -yes plug and play
    -yes you can upgrade it to 8800m gtx
    -you sounds pretty noob, suggest you let sager do it.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 30, 2008
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  3. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Since, as Nirvana put it, you sound pretty "noob," and since the computer is less than a year old (i.e., it's still under basic warranty), I'd suggest talking to Sager about having the work done for you - no sense in blowing your warranty 'cause you muffed something up on your first go-round with the guts of a computer.
     
    Shyster1, Jun 30, 2008
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  4. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Allow me to give you a full answer, don`t mind the other clowns :D
    First off , the RAM can be upgraded easily, you just remove the back panel and there you`ll see the 2 sticks. Remove those and replace them with new ones, you can get 4 gb ram from newegg cheap. Test it with memtest86 and if there`s no errors, they`re a keeper.
    About branding: I`ve seen Patriot, A-data, Micron,Samsung,Kingston , OCZ and Corsair work on the RU. So whichever you find with better latency(meaning lower like 4-4-4-12 or 5-5-5-15) get that and make sure it`s got a big warranty,like lifetime.
     
    eleron911, Jun 30, 2008
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