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    Clevo P1x0HM users with 7970M/680M - Ordered? Installed? OCed? Lets have it! :)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jaybee83, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Haha, I love those scores guys, really nice and impressive even compared to desktop 7870 cards. Don't forget to take the back off, add ramsinks and get some airflow :p
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 9, 2013
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    Haha Meaker ;)

    But is it worth to put some ramsinks on the GPU/CPU plate? I had a max. temp of 69°C with OC to 980/1400 Mhz, i think this is quite good :p
     
    F1r3, Apr 10, 2013
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    that would be a definitive "yes and no" :p

    combining ramsinks with direct airflow definitely improves temps, whereas ramsinks with the stock airflow prolonges the time it takes to reach max. temps but does not actually lower them.
     
    jaybee83, Apr 10, 2013
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    Hm.. about how much time does we talk about in this case? Is it worth or not? :)
     
    F1r3, Apr 10, 2013
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    well, since those ramsinks are dirt cheap, it can never really hurt to order some for urself from ebay and just check them out ;) theyre like 8-10 bucks for 8 pieces...
     
    jaybee83, Apr 10, 2013
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    F1r3, Apr 10, 2013
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    yep those are fine :) i think i might even have the exact same ones installed in my machine :p

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Apr 10, 2013
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    Hehe, ordered them now ;)
     
    F1r3, Apr 10, 2013
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    If you are taking the back off for crazy benching some really nice tall ones are your best bet :D
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 10, 2013
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    LOL! Maybe i put some racing stripes on the backside of the screen - hope it will end in a refresh rate decrease to 120 Hz! Seems legit.. ;)

    Did some Desktop designing - GPU Meter works with started PC Meter in the Background so you can see the temps without an extra tool like gpu-z or hwinfo..

    [​IMG]

    i love my clevo :kiss:
     
    F1r3, Apr 10, 2013
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    VSSS, Apr 10, 2013
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    Except for that memory clock :S My 680M has faster chips :p
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 10, 2013
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    wrong idea but not faster chip , clock chip adequate to @ 100W limit :thumbsup:,
    then to the euro price is absurd for GTX, GTX is just the one price on the two AMD CF, the principle is the performance must be adequate to the price
     
    VSSS, Apr 10, 2013
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    Yeah but I have 900mhz 1.35V chips running at 1367mhz (for now) while you have 1250mhz 1.5v modules running at 1300mhz. :D

    I'm simply talking about the graphics memory.

    I don't care what you do with a single 7970M core, it's not going to touch a 680M at 1140mhz :p But that's not the point here. :p
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 10, 2013
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    I change the system every year, the cost 2xGTX ~ $ 1500, $ 1k 2xAMD, in the three years I have a whole system of Free, and I'm always on top :), everyone has a different profile , some people like to green and the other red
     
    VSSS, Apr 10, 2013
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    I don't know why you still think I am commenting on your choice of card?

    I am simply stating your graphics memory speed is slow, you should maybe look into raising it but looking at some of your later shots I see it at 1360mhz, is this your max?

    Just curious as I am well aware of the price disparity and the performance, I have owned 2 7970M cards myself after all.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 10, 2013
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    1450MHz for two No 847
    is still a reserve. ;)
    I think that around 1500 MHz that were very real, but not risk that and find the stable or not :rolleyes:

    [​IMG]
     
    VSSS, Apr 10, 2013
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    Idle 0.800V
    [​IMG]
     
    VSSS, Apr 13, 2013
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    A nice tweak for those without switchable graphics actually :) No point if the card is turning off (2nd card when idle) but your primary card will consume less power.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 13, 2013
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    GPUz if it is running, the slave card is active
     
    VSSS, Apr 13, 2013
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    pretty awesome :) is that also changed through asus gpu tweak?

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Apr 13, 2013
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    Yes, but I am talking about when you are not, it would save power when doing basic tasks :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 13, 2013
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    No not via ASUS Tweak, are some other possibilities, but I think the ASUS Tweak the pinch too ,
    edit
    10 minutes and GPU [email protected] jumped by only 1 ° C

    [​IMG]

    edit ,

    [email protected], GPU SLAVE off auto.
    [​IMG]
     
    VSSS, Apr 13, 2013
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    Nice VSS - so can you explain how you set down the voltage, when you have not used the ASUS Tool?
     
    F1r3, Apr 14, 2013
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    VSSS, Apr 14, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager, Apr 14, 2013
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    nice score @XM CPU , @3740/3840qm OEM what points?
    +
     
    VSSS, Apr 14, 2013
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    You just take a little off the CPU score to get those.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 14, 2013
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    QM and XM is not the same even though Turbo + x4, AMD + XM [email protected] shows only interesting points ;)
     
    VSSS, Apr 14, 2013
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    No voltage control in the MSI means nothing over 4.2-4.3ghz :(

    You could actually get a 3840qm doing the exact same thing as mine at the moment, though I get some extra TDP room (65/80 vs 55/70 when the TDP boost is applied).
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 14, 2013
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    new score witch CF&CPU OC
    [​IMG]


    Crysis3 work fein 1100/1400
     
    VSSS, Apr 21, 2013
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    320.00 Beta modded inf for P1xxHM

    https://hotfile.com/dl/204363598/2340558/nvcvn.inf.html

    Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 20% for GeForce 400/500/600 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 314.22 WHQL-certified drivers. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration. Here is one example of measured gains:

    GeForce GTX 660:
    Up to 20% in Dirt: Showdown
    Up to 18% in Tomb Raider
    Up to 8% in StarCraft II
    Up to 6% in Sniper Elite V2
    Up to 6% in Metro 2033
    Up to 6% in Far Cry 3
    Up to 6% in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
    Up to 5% in F1 2012
     
    Tonrac, Apr 24, 2013
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    4st3risk, May 10, 2013
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    That looks like a good start to me :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 11, 2013
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    Tonrac, May 23, 2013
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    thx for keeping those coming tonrac :)

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, May 23, 2013
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    Hi, i have a clevo p150hm and i want to upgrade my GPU from 6990m to 680m. I searched ebay or other websites but didn't decide which one to buy. Could anyone help me with this? I live in Turkey, which resellers i can choose to buy that card? And also when i make the purchase, the modified inf files are enough to make the card work in my system, right?

    And one more thing, the GTX780M and 8970M are coming. Do you think that those cards might work with P1xxhm, too? And is it worth waiting for GTX 780M, considering the high price of 680M?
     
    AndroidFreak, May 27, 2013
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    Let's wait and see on that one.
    I am in the same boat as you and my advice is wait and see what happens i.e. don't commit to purchase just yet
     
    TR2N, May 28, 2013
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    yep, might be worth the wait, shouldnt take long anymore :)

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, May 28, 2013
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    @tron2 @jaybee83 Thanks for the advices, i'll wait for the GTX 780M and see if it'll be compatible with our pcs and in my opinion it probably will :) Thanks again.
     
    AndroidFreak, May 28, 2013
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    Wow, great work here! I'm thinking of upgrading my 8150 with a 485m to a 680m myself. Just a couple of questions :
    Are the heatsinks of the 485m compatible with the 680m?
    Is a 180w psu enough to oc this card with a 2630 qm?
    I know the 680m is double the 485m's performance in benches, but how big are real gaming fps gains?
    Lastly, does it perform as well as a comparatively specced em model?
    Tia :)

    Sent from a Galaxy far far away
     
    trvelbug, Jun 12, 2013
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    Does anyone know if the 780m works yet? Really want that GPU Boost 2.0 but will settle for a gtx 680m if I have to.

    Also I tried reading this thread to figure out what upgrading would entail but must have missed it. What do I need to do when upgrading from a 6990m to a GTX680m or possibly 780m? I was reading about modified bioses and the like and was a bit lost. Thanks
     
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    70% gains iirc.

    No the 780m wont work yet.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 12, 2013
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    what about the 485m heatsinks meaker, are they compatible. i see a few 680m's being sold without a heatsink.
     
    trvelbug, Jun 12, 2013
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    I believe so but you would need to check the thermal pad placements and heights.
     
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    no bios modding necessary on ur machine when upgrading to a 680m :) its pretty much plug n play, just make sure to install the modified driver .inf files provided in this thread (among others, u can also check laptopvideo2go.com for modded drivers) and u should be good to go ;)

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Jun 13, 2013
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    Why not?

    Wysyane z mojego Nexus 4 za pomoc Tapatalk 2
     
    belegdol, Jun 13, 2013
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    prema & co. are still working out the kinks in the system bios of the older models in order for them to support the 780M. thus far it only works on the new SM models and the P570WM.
     
    jaybee83, Jun 13, 2013
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    Decided it was too expensive and will just upgrade to a 9390 :D
     
    Religion, Jun 14, 2013
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    lol, so thatll be cheaper then? :p haha jk, enjoy ur new beast then :) decided on the config yet?

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Jun 14, 2013
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