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    GTX 580M in a Metabox P150HM?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by ChenShifu, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. ChenShifu

    ChenShifu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I been planning to get a Metabox P150HM, and just recently I've came across a Metabox P150HM deal for 2k AUD (living in Aus).

    Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM Sandy Bridge processor 2.2GHz
    Nvidia® GTX 580M 2GB GDDR5 dedicated video graphics
    8GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM (2 x 4GB memory modules with 2 slots spare)
    500GB Hard Drive 7200 rpm,

    this is by far the best price I could find on notebooks with similar spec. But I do have one question regarding the video card, I have heard that GTX 580M needs a min 17inch laptop, will a 580M in a 15 inch be a waterdowned version? or was I wrong about the 17inch requirement?
     
    ChenShifu, Jul 9, 2011
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  2. xydin

    xydin Notebook Enthusiast

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    580M works fine in a 15", so it should not be a watered down version.
     
    xydin, Jul 9, 2011
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  3. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    Nope, there isn't a minimum size requirement. The 15" P150HM has the power input and cooling capacity, so it can run the 580m just fine :)

    It's not a downclocked or otherwise "lower end" model either, it's the full card.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jul 9, 2011
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    I see thanks for the replies :D
     
    ChenShifu, Jul 9, 2011
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