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    How user friendly is the 7970M on Clevo (P170EM) currently?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by sacro, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. sacro

    sacro Newbie

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    As the title says.

    I am going to buy a P170EM soon but I am constantly changing my mind if I dare to buy it with 7970M. Only other choice would be 680M - which is ~300eur more. I want to have 680M/7970M in order to have at least some power still after couple years.

    I do not really have time to spend on debugging/changing drivers back and forth/reinstalling windows anymore. The time I have I want to dedicate on actual use of the laptop. Therefore I am seeking help from pro's here :)

    1. Is the 7970M ok with some set of release version drivers? From the older games I play only wow (wotlk).

    2. What are the biggest pitfalls with the 7970M currently? Noticed the underutilization thread and latest ATI/Intel drivers?

    regs
    -sacro-
     
    sacro, Apr 26, 2013
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The 7970M has had most of the previous issues fixed. If you would as hassle free as you can be go with Nvidia.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 26, 2013
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    The drivers have improved quite a bit over a relatively short period of time. But if you can afford the luxury, NVidia will no doubt be a safer bet, both with modern software, as well as future software.
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 26, 2013
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