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    Input Requested: Upgrading 9260 to SLI ( 7950GTX )

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Lord09, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. Lord09

    Lord09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    I have a Sager 9260 with a 7950 GTX that I purchased a while back. Just looking for some additional graphic performance before I do another full blown system purchase.

    I found someone with 7950 GTX SLI setup ( motherboard and 2x cards ).

    My question is, if I have a system with a single card, can I just take one of his two cards, insert it in my system, hopefully do some minor driver configuration and have everything magically work?

    I've read elsewhere that these cards need a specific SLI enabled bios. Just was wondering if anyone has any first hand experience or any input to provide. Would be much appreciated.

    Thanks a lot.

    -DP
     
    Lord09, Sep 24, 2008
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  2. ARGH

    ARGH Notebook Deity

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    why not call sager since you have lifetime tech support with them? they can answer your question in a matter of minutes of what exactly you will need.
     
    ARGH, Sep 24, 2008
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  3. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    In theory that is all it takes. You install the card(s), update your driver and enable SLi.

    As ARGH states give Sager or your seller a call and they can help walk you through the installation. :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Sep 24, 2008
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  4. theriko

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    You will more than likely have to flash the cards vbioses to the same (sli compatible) version, but that is easily available from clevo here
     
    theriko, Sep 25, 2008
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  5. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    You will need a SLI ribbon also.
     
    IKAS V, Sep 25, 2008
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