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    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by joshieboy2007, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. joshieboy2007

    joshieboy2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay so I recently changed my order to a 2760.. I'm confused is it IB or still SB?

    Sager - 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM, 2.2-3.1GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache) (Supports 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors) (SKU – S2R174)

    Sager - 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2760QM, 2.4-3.5GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache) (SKU - S2R202)

    Should i change my order back to a 2670QM for IB? Is IB even released??? Will there be a big difference between the two??
     
    joshieboy2007, Apr 9, 2012
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  2. Scott-PWNPC

    Scott-PWNPC Company Representative

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    IB isn't released yet. Thats still SB. The main difference will be IGPU performance so will affect you more depending on what model you are purchasing.
     
    Scott-PWNPC, Apr 9, 2012
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    Wait, so you have to forgo VT-d in order to guarantee you can upgrade to IB?
     
    LLStarks, Apr 9, 2012
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    What do you mean by that? If the Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge part you buy has Vt-d support, then you get it as a function of the CPU. As long as the chipset + CPU support it, then it should be enabled.

    The 2670QM (Sandy Bridge) doesn't come with Vt-d because Intel chose not to include it on that model. Placing an Ivy Bridge chip in later that DOES have Vt-d support would let you make use of it.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Apr 9, 2012
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  5. joshieboy2007

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    So with the 2670 I have the option of upgrading to in and with the 2760 I do not.. I'm almost to the point where i dont care anymore, I mean I can get the 675 atleast
     
    joshieboy2007, Apr 9, 2012
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    It doesn't matter what SB cpu you put into the P150EM or P170EM. It will still support an upgrade to the IB cpu.
     
    Eldaren, Apr 9, 2012
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    If the motherboard support IB, you can upgrade anytime when it is released at your own discretion. I believe both SB use the same motherboard.
     
    baii, Apr 9, 2012
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    Just more of a matter if I want to Pay the money to put it in??
     
    joshieboy2007, Apr 9, 2012
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    Anthony@Malibal, why cant I send you private messages? I send Malibal a msg on the forums but have not receive a reply and was thinking of sending it to you since you seem rather active.

    I need to buy the 170em asap.
     
    SevenK, Apr 9, 2012
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