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    Dual graphics on NP8760 (Clevo 870CU)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Mightyfoe1, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. Mightyfoe1

    Mightyfoe1 Newbie

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    Hi

    I got a NP8760 (Clevo 870CU) with Nvidia GFX 280M. I was wondering if it is possible to later install a second Nvidia GFX 280M and run SLI?

    and where do you buy a Laptop Graphics card? As I can't seem to find any websites that supply this.
     
    Mightyfoe1, Mar 10, 2010
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  2. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    Welcome to the forum :)

    No, you can not run SLI on a W870. Only room for one card. You can buy laptop cards at RJtech.com.
     
    Eivind, Mar 10, 2010
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    Thanks

    I was pretty sure that i could jam another graphic card in there. it certanly looks like it from the underside, looks like there is an empty vent port for an additional card, but i might be wrong as I havn't opened it yet.
     
    Mightyfoe1, Mar 10, 2010
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  4. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    You need to have a second MXM port to get SLI, the W870 only has one MXM port.

    /thread
     
    Blacky, Mar 10, 2010
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  5. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    As you an see here, no room, or second MXM port as Blacky says.
     
    Eivind, Mar 10, 2010
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    Ah I see

    Thanks for the reply guys.. I guess I just have to wait and see if any of the new dx 11 supported cards will fit into my sager. Or just buy a new one in a year or so :)
     
    Mightyfoe1, Mar 12, 2010
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    rancid Notebook Evangelist

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    The ATI 5870 is DX11 and it works fine in the 870.
     
    rancid, Mar 12, 2010
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    I gotta say, your research before bying were impeccable.
     
    Eivind, Mar 12, 2010
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    k9hydr4 Notebook Deity

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    I believe you're looking for the Clevo X8100--
     
    k9hydr4, Mar 12, 2010
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