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    Dead 6990m on p150hm

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by masamra, Apr 16, 2015.

  1. masamra

    masamra Notebook Enthusiast

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    guys i have an np8150 with a dead 6990m, my Q is can i run a dell or msi nvidia card(560m, 580m)?????
     
    masamra, Apr 16, 2015
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    Djask Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure about those models. You should double check the compatibility of vBIOS first.
     
    Djask, Apr 17, 2015
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    The answer yes for the MSI, as long as you have the latest bios etc etc you will be fine. As for the Dell one, I am unsure. It wont be a simple plug and play process, however it will work nonetheless.

    Also you will need a new GPU heatsink, as the 6990m heatsink is not compatible with any Nvidia MXM GPU
     
    Prmt, Apr 17, 2015
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    I beg to differ good sir.

    The Nvidia GT 130M I pulled out of my Acer laptop fits perfectly in my P170HM. P170's use the same heatsink as a P150. Temps are great and the GPU die is pressing firmly against the copper. That would suggest that it might fit some other Nvidia cards also.
     
    ayylmao, Apr 18, 2015
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    GT 130M? Isn't that a MXM A card. As in, it's half height?
     
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    Isnt the GT 130M an Nvidia card? So Im a tad bit confused as to what you are trying to say.

    Nevermind, if what you are trying to say is that you have the 6990m heatsink and it is compatible without modifications than ok, as I do not have personal experience with the clevo 6990m heatsink.
     
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    masamra Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks all

    i need online links to buy what you advice to be working without problems, that would be a mush help.
     
    masamra, Apr 18, 2015
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    Ahah, I just noticed the error in my post. Sorry

    Yeah, the Heatsink I am using is from my old 6990m which was shipped with the unit so it is technically a "6990m heatsink". The 130m fits into it nicely
     
    ayylmao, Apr 19, 2015
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