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    8130/p151hm1 upgradability?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by TJguitar, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. TJguitar

    TJguitar Newbie

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    There's a lot of miscellaneous information flying around about this point but i want to know once and for all before i commit to the purchase;

    Can the GPU on the 8130 (gtx 560m) be upgraded?
     
    TJguitar, Oct 28, 2011
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  2. johnnyman27

    johnnyman27 Notebook Lover

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    yes u can but u must buy the 180watt PSU!!!as u see i have 6970m now in my np8130!!
     
    johnnyman27, Oct 28, 2011
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  3. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    Yes it can be upgraded...however most if not all of the Sager / Clevo dealers will not warrant your machine with any video card other than the 560M.

    At least at this time.... this is the situation. Sorry.

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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 28, 2011
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  4. TJguitar

    TJguitar Newbie

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    Ok. It was more something i was thinking of doing down the line rather than straight away (i'd just buy a p150 if that was my plan)

    Might save me the expense of a whole new laptop.

    Thanks a lot guys.
     
    TJguitar, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. seanowns

    seanowns Notebook Geek

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    I followed the same path as Johnny. It is an easy upgrade. Depending where you actually buy the GPU, I think you can still maintain a separate (Clevo-based) warranty on the GPU, but it would not be connected to your Laptop.

    For instance, if the GPU fails. You would only ship back the card.

    I decided against re-selling my 460m in case something happens to avoid any issues.

    It is far cheaper to just buy the card you want on your initial purchase though. I would go down this path if possible.
     
    seanowns, Oct 28, 2011
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  6. TJguitar

    TJguitar Newbie

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    Mmm it is a pickle. Realistically i'm not a graphics freak so the 6990m would probably be wasted on me. I'd only buy a new GPU down the line to keep the Clevo up to a medium/high standard of graphics.


    To be honest i still haven't ruled out the Asus g53sw. These decisions are so difficult :(
     
    TJguitar, Oct 28, 2011
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  7. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    I would stick with the Sager/Clevo myself. You have more options with those as they do design them for user upgradability.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Oct 28, 2011
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  8. TJguitar

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    Mmm i was thinking that myself Brett.

    Final question; when the next generation of GPU's are released will they be compatible with the Clevo? Or will i only be able to upgrade the GPU to a more powerful current gen card?
     
    TJguitar, Oct 28, 2011
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  9. Mr_Mysterious

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    Most likely, yes. They should be upgradeable, according to the latest rumors :D

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Oct 29, 2011
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  10. TJguitar

    TJguitar Newbie

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    Well then i am sold :D

    Thanks for the help everyone you guys have been great. I'll be sure to post more over here when i receive it.
     
    TJguitar, Oct 29, 2011
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  11. DGDXGDG

    DGDXGDG Notebook Deity

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    not only gpu, u can upgrade its motherboard to p150hm one and...... :)
    just like i upgraded my dell e6400 atg(integrated graphics)to a m2400 atg(fx370m) :D
     
    DGDXGDG, Oct 29, 2011
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  12. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    They are both built on the same motherboard already. You shouldn't have to upgrade. :) (And if you did, it would most likely invalidate your warranty, depending on your retailer).
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Oct 29, 2011
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