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    Dell 780m in Clevo P51HM1/Sager NP8130

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by droidmahn, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. droidmahn

    droidmahn Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm looking at these 780m video cards on ebay for about $700. Would my Clevo (With PSU upgrade obv) be able to use this card? Would I have to get the bios modded?
    What would I need to do before getting this card and installing it?
    Thanks!
    EDIT: Forgot to mention these are Dell/Alienware cards. Would I have to flash a Clevo Vbios? Where can I get a 780m Clevo vbios?
     
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  2. TR2N

    TR2N Notebook Deity

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    Dell/Alienware cards do NOT work in Clevo notebooks. No flash will work as EC is different/incompatible with these cards and reports very high temps from memory causing big probs.
     
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  3. Prostar Computer

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    Dell cards can work in Clevo systems, but they need flashed. There is no official news on whether we can get a 780M to work in previous gen models though; it's an issue with the sBIOS many are trying to circumvent.
     
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  4. droidmahn

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    What video cards can I currently upgrade too? (Has to be Nvidia)
     
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  5. Meaker@Sager

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    680m if you trust the xx30 series to power it.
     
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    Would my 150w PSU be able to handle a 580m?
     
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    I would get a 180W to be safe.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 7, 2013
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    Yeah, if you've got a 45W CPU and the 580M I believe is 100W - then a 180W supply is a much safer bet.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 7, 2013
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