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    AMD 6990M just died on my Sager NP8170

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by JohnnyH, Mar 5, 2015.

  1. JohnnyH

    JohnnyH Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all, my amd 6990m died today, it had a good run and even bought a couple more months with the oven method, however now I'm in the market to replace it, all i know is the 7970m v1.2 is an option since i have a sager NP8170. My real question is what are my other options and where can i get them? preferably one that isn't too expensive since i will probably use this laptop for maybe 2 more years. I live in the US if that helps.
    Thanks in advanced. :)
     
    JohnnyH, Mar 5, 2015
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    anyone?
     
    JohnnyH, Mar 6, 2015
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    7970M will probably give you the best "bang for your buck." You have the 600M series available to you, though it can be more costly.
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 6, 2015
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    well it seems its hard to find the right 7970m for sale i did however find a couple of 680m's. Now can i use it considering i currently have an amd card in my system?
     
    JohnnyH, Mar 12, 2015
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Mar 12, 2015
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