Installing 280m in M865TU possible? or stupid?

Hey,

Just wondering.. Would it be possible to install the nVidia 280m GTX in a Clevo M865TU, or would it just fry itself or the laptop? Could new fans or something similar be installed to prevent this? Or is it just insane?

Surely overclocking the 260m GTX to closer to 280m specs wouldn't just fry that too? How much hotter does the 280m run than it's younger brother?

Just curious.. Move my current Dell Studio 1535 around a lot, and upgrading to a 17 inch laptop seems like it will compromise the ability to move it around and use it on the go, such as on a train or in the car.

 

Check other threads. Already several people done that.

 

Link if possible?

 

This is really a personal preference. Which 17" notebook are you thinking about?

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=382349

Don't know close a GTX 260m would perform against a GTX 280m, but the GTX 280m certainly is a big boost from the 9800m GTS. Swapped it in a M860TU.

 

Either Clevo M865ETU, or Clevo M570TU..

Also, that topic talks of the 280m with a quad core CPU and undervolting.. Not sure if I'm sure this is safe or worthwhile? With a normal Core 2 Duo CPU, probably the Core 2 Duo Extreme, would I have to undervolt or would it be safe without undervolting?

 

I would go with the 570TU, as the 17" chassis would have less issue with temps, both CPU and GPU(to some extent the HDD).

Is worthwhile? I think every person here who have made the upgrades thinks so--

 

Does the undervolting not reduce the performance significantly (what does it do to the performance)? Also, would you even need to with a standard Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme CPU? Surely not? It's only 2 cores not 4?

Also, I don't know, friend has a 17" laptop.. Just seems to big for me. Always use my laptop on trains especially as always travel across the country (Ireland), and a big 17" laptop doesn't seem ideal. I am quite good with the physical part of computers, and changing the heatsink would be no bother for me.. And undervolting I can do aswell, but my lack of knowledge of it sortof confuses me. What are the consiquences and how do I do it? Again is it needed on a standard Core 2 Duo CPU?

Thanks

 

Undervolting has no impact on performance.

Here's the guide:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=235824

If you want the quick and lazy route, you can use CPUGenie to automatically find out the threshold for your future CPU, then if you don't like paying the $15, you can then switch back to RMClock--

If you are a tweaker and like to overclock, keep in mind that any CPU you put in the M865TU cannot be overclocked.

 

I am not looking to overclock.

And does undervolting effect CPU lifespan?

Is it possible to figure out how much I would need to undervolt the CPU in order for both the CPU and GPU to achieve enough power?

 

Here's a good review of the M570TU-

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=372342

From what I understand, it is thinner than the M865TU. Does your friend have a notebook with dimensions that resemble the NP9262?

 

Did you read my post? I said you can use CPUGenie, or click on the link I provided--

I believe the GPU is bit more involved. You can try the search function. Or wait until Gophn or one of the guys here- I've been busy with work and playing games to get to it--

 

Oh right I thought it would just tell me that maximum amount of undervolting I could do? Would it be possible if I undervolted it to its maximum yet the GPU could still not be getting enough power? Sorry, I'm a n00b, but exploring the possibilties before I dive into buying one. Thickness isn't so much a problem, width would be.

And he has a Dell Studio 17 laptop, don't know about specific dimensions but they seem similar, Dell 17 would be about the same if not smaller.

 

If you actually read the content, it should tell you what you can and can't do.

Here's the skinny: undervolting is not necessary but beneficial to the CPU- I see more people here overclocking the GPU than undervolting, perhaps because the gain isn't as dramatic as the CPU.

C2D and GTX280M has been proven ok in an M860 chassis. You do need to be conscientious about temp management.

I don't know what your interests are. For me, a quad and the GTX260M in my M860ETU is just fine. If you're really interested in maxing out benchmark scores, then maybe buying the big guns by default (like the M980NU or the D900F) would probably be more right up your alley.

Last note: Undervolting is not a big deal. Do it and forget it. Installing a GTX280 in the M860 would probably be more time consuming-