Different configurations [heat] on Sager NP8662

A few questions if I decide to buy. I see that a common issue is the HDD heat.

1.Can I lower the heat w/a 5400rpm instead of 7200rpm?

I saw this problem arise when it first came out on W-Vista, did Windows 7 reduce or resolve the heat problem?

2.How does the P9700 (2.8GHz 28w) compare against i7-720QM ((1.6-2.8GHz)what wattage was this?)
as far as heat, energy consumption and performance?

*I checked, there really isn't anything that compares the two.

3.Any other issues w/NP8662?

Thanks,
-Ryan

 

1. In theory - yes, in RL, not really.

2. If the program/game is only using two cores, then P9700 would perform better, but when all 4 cores can be used, 720QM will win easy. Wattage is 45W for the 720QM and 820QM. The 920XM has 55W

3. Hmm, cant think of any.

 

Since Watts is a measure of heat, I'm assuming the P9700 will run cooler than the i7 when under full load?

Then the end result would be with it's lower temps, fan runs less, consuming less power?

When consuming less power there is less strain/over all heat? (CPU, GPU and HDD)?

I'm going out on a limb though.

Anyone else? Especially on Q.#3

 

I7 processors don`t work/fit/whatever in a NP8662. Only Quad cores.

You have only one fan, so when you play, it will blast at full speed when it the GPU hits a certain celsius (72-73), even though the CPU isn`t that hot.

Yes, less Wattage means less heat, more battery.

 

My question on the P9700 vs. i7-720 wasn't Sager model specific. I was just wondering. Since if the P9700 were somewhat comparable, but P9700 was less heat I would go with the 8662

Are the mods to bring down the temps necessary or are the users just finicky/tech geeks? (no offense, don't know another word to use)

Any other problems besides heat?

 

The only reason to go with a P9700 would be to get more battery life. Sagers don't have any heat issues, so don't worry about any mods.

Some people find their screen kinda dark on the M860TU, but I find it perfect (I might have a different one too).
And yeah the hdd does get hot if in a room around 26-28c. Aside from that, it's an awesome laptop.

Oh and the i7 (with a GTX 280M) is the NP8690 and the P9700/Q9000 is the NP8662, just to make sure you are aware of it.

 

thanks, I was listening to your band while reading this!

Yeah, the NP8690 was out of my price range though it's like $500 more.

I can only pick the 15.4" WUXGA "Matte Type" (1920x1200) I wonder if anyone has the same thing and how they like it.

Not too small I hope.

 

Is it possible to buy a SSD or portable external hard drive and configure it to only use the SSD?

 

I have the WUXGA and if I would have the opportunity to go back I would save 200$ and downgrade to the 1680x1050.... and spend that 200$ on an extra 22" monitor.

The text is very small even with 20/20 vision... not worth it. Lets face it, you're not buying this laptop for portability, most of the time it's gonna be plugged in on your desk, so why not get a large external monitor instead of spending for a few extra pixels that will cause you headaches!

 

I enjoy my WUXGA screen, specially in outdoor areas: No reflections. The smallish letters don't strain my eyes that much.

The only issues I have with my M860TU are the keyboard (I don't like it.. it might be just me. Had to buy an external keyboard for gaming and long writing periods), the AC adapter (too heavy and bulky... I recommend buying a second battery), and the surface temperatures (not really that important, but you can lower them with a notebook cooler.)