How long can I keep this Clevo with GTX 480M?

I have a D900F with GTX 480M. I don't have any problems. It runs all the games I throw at it. I was just wondering how long would I be able to keep this machine and still play games smooth at native resolution? I see all the new sandy bridge laptops and I just have this itch to try something new. The thing is I might be able to sell the D900F now and get nice $$$$. The longer I wait, the less value. I believe GTX 480M is the highest card that can be put into this laptop. Am I wrong? Any hope that I might be able to upgrade the GPU in the future? I myself can't come to a decision, so I'm here looking for other opinions! If your advice is to keep it, how long do you think would I be able to keep it while still retaining some value.

 

You should at the bare minimum be able to upgrade to the 470M, which is just slightly better but a lot more efficient than the 480M, so not really worth it in the long run. While the 6970M and 485M should work in theory, I am not sure if the bios on the laptop is fully compatible with the two cards.

 

gtx485m and gtx580m(future) should "fit" in d900f with the 480m heatsink but dont know if its bios support it or not..........just like gtx460m got wrong clock rate in d900f

 

I would keep it until it dies and buy another laptop when cards doubling the 485M performance will hit the market.

 

i have the same thoughts everyday, and sometimes regret not waiting for sandy bridge + 485M. i'm hoping this baby will last for at least 2 years. by that time i won't be hurtin from the desktop build anymore.

i don't have any problems with my 480M either. it plays everything i've thrown at it so far with much finesse. i'm probably gonna just keep it and use it as an entertainment-type of setup. i'll also carry it around with me when i wanna LAN with some buddies. the plan is to build a top of the line, watercooled desktop around xmas. triple monitor setups have really been intriguing me lately.

 

I would keep it as well. GTX 480M is a beast of a card and would last you 2+ years! By then you would have something really worthwhile to upgrade to instead of marginal performance bump you might gain by upgrading now. Keep it!!! GTX 480M + desktop processor is win!!

Thank you

 

Clevo D900F

 

i could see it easily keeping up for 2 more years. wont be able to max everything out, but you should be able to do well for a while

Houstoned has a money tree in his backyard first this laptop, saw him say he picked up a 64gb ipad 2 not too long ago, and now he's planning his $2k+ desktop build. must be nice lol

 

I'm in the camp that says waiting is the best move. The GTX 480M, especially when overclocked, will meet or exceed the rest of this year's recommended specs, even on the most demanding games. My mantra is that you should only upgrade, when what you have can no longer run games at the settings you desire.

You are in the position, where you can wait. If I'd had something more powerful than the GTX 260M, I would have held out until the 28nm 7000M and 600M come in early 2012.

 

480m is good for collection
480m uses the high end gf100(there is no g80, gt200 in laptop)
480m have first large 2gb vram in laptop
480m first use the high end pwm power module

 

All the "technical" benefits are good and all, but I fail to see how the above statements answer the OP's question.

My take: Nothing wrong with the card performance-wise? Enjoy full settings at 1080p for at least 2 years for the vast majority of games currently out on the market.