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    I am joining the family!!!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by hardcorp, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. hardcorp

    hardcorp Notebook Consultant

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    Just got off the phone from ordering my new baby...

    Sager NP8662 (Built on Clevo M860TU) Custom Gaming Laptop
    - Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super

    - Processor: ~Intel® P8700 45nm "Montevina" C
    - Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    - Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 260M 1,024MB

    - Ram: ~ 4,096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Chan
    - Intel® Robson Turbo Memory: None Standard--
    - Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
    - Optical Drive: ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
    - Primary Hard Drive: ~ 500GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3

    - Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/
    - Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
    - Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530

    - Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera

    - Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
    - Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
    - Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)

    - Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader

    - Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warra

    just wanted to tell everyone...

    And after I sleep with it the first night (opposite side of my wife of course) is there anything I need to do to make it the best it can be?
     
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  2. ReDuNZL

    ReDuNZL Notebook Evangelist

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    Condoms. Lubricant.
     
    ReDuNZL, Sep 17, 2009
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  3. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    And stay away from the African brands. They tend to be defect =)
     
    Eivind, Sep 17, 2009
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  4. hardcorp

    hardcorp Notebook Consultant

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    I should have expected you guys would make this out to be dirty... :)

    No .. but really are there and mods or tweaks ... or maybe past issues to look out for..
     
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  5. Garandhero

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    no just enjoy your machine... don't f*** around with it. It will be perfect when it arrives.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 17, 2009
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  6. tjp888

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    I think most load HW Monitor on it to keep an eye on the temps.
     
    tjp888, Sep 17, 2009
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  7. rivehn

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    Woot awsome man i shall be getting mine in time!
     
    rivehn, Sep 17, 2009
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  8. Purlpo

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    Installing Intel Matrix Storage is probably the only think you have to do :p
     
    Purlpo, Sep 18, 2009
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  9. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    maybe a little overclock?

    Or a massive one?
     
    moral hazard, Sep 18, 2009
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    congrats! from the thermal paste, I'm guessing you ordered it off XoticPC? I have that exact same config minus 180gb and it's a humble powerhouse, enjoy. Check my sig for some basic first-steps
     
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  11. Win3K

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    What's your pick on the OS? If you picked Vista, boo........
     
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  12. hardcorp

    hardcorp Notebook Consultant

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    No, I have Windows 7 sitting on my desk waiting for it to arrive....

    @ @nthony... Yes, I ordered it from Xoticpc .. Those guy and gals were great and very helpful...
     
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