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    For those that have switched from 7970m to 680m

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by vlps5122, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. vlps5122

    vlps5122 Notebook Enthusiast

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    When you send it in, do they swap out the card in the laptop or do they take it and just send you a new laptop with the 680m? Thanks
     
    vlps5122, Aug 12, 2012
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    columbosoftserve Notebook Evangelist

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    Swap out the card.
     
    columbosoftserve, Aug 12, 2012
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    Or you can ask them to cross ship just the card, install it yourself and have zero down time.
     
    iaTa, Aug 12, 2012
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    are you on the hook for both until you return the swapped out card or how does that work? just curious...
     
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    Yes you pay full price (around $750) and they refund the difference on receipt of the 7970M.

    I received my 680M a few days ago and it rocks.
     
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    Where are you guys buying your 680m cards from? I have contacted Malibal and Mythlogic and still waiting for a response, but thought I would ask you guys who have purchased them already. Are you geting heatsinks with them, or is there a way to modify the 7970m heatsink to work? Thanks
     
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