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    Does anyone have an 8970M yet?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by TrantaLocked, May 28, 2013.

  1. TrantaLocked

    TrantaLocked Notebook Deity

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    I am curious about the 8970M that released earlier this month. If anyone has one in his or her laptop, how is the card's functionality? Has Enduro been changed in any way?
     
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  2. volkov956

    volkov956 Notebook Guru

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    I am trying to get ahold of one to test in my X7200 and D900F but I aint paying 200-300 over retail which most are asking
     
    volkov956, May 28, 2013
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Havent seen any on the street yet, but do have some available on certain brands as pre orders. Hopefully see them in a couple weeks.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, May 28, 2013
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    webcrtor Notebook Consultant

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    It's only a 7970M rebrand with a bit higher clocks, I wouldn't expect too much of it :)
     
    webcrtor, May 28, 2013
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  5. Hybrys

    Hybrys That Damn Cactuar!

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    Yeah, I wouldn't be too bothered specifically trying to seek one out.

    The MSI w/ A10 APU and 8970m has just launched, if you're that interested.
     
    Hybrys, May 28, 2013
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    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    id still be curious to know what kinda oc potential the 8970m has. could very well be that these more current chips can take higher clocks due to slightly improved manufacturing process :)

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, May 28, 2013
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    I think the bigger fix falls to the software + drivers more than the hardware. But in either case, the consensus won't be in until it's in larger circulation among consumers.
     
    Prostar Computer, May 28, 2013
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