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    Just got my 8662 shipped!!!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by amik777, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. amik777

    amik777 Notebook Geek

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    The title says it all... just got an update from Xotic that the order has been shipped and is expected for arrival on 09 April. Woohoo! Wanted to share my joy with those who would appreciate (most of my friends are like huh? What's a GTX 260... is it better than a mac?)

    A.
     
    amik777, Apr 7, 2009
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  2. notyou

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    Tell them 'yes', the 8662 beats the crap out of the MBP GPU, then throws it into the gutter and stomps on it some more (as well as the rest of the machine because it's user upgradeable).
     
    notyou, Apr 7, 2009
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    Awesome. Let us know how it goes... maybe write a review for us :)
     
    Fluffles, Apr 7, 2009
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    We're all excited for you!!!!! :)

    ...and eager to hear more news.
     
    WebRender, Apr 7, 2009
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    Keep us updated, benchmarks would be nice ;)
     
    dave74x, Apr 7, 2009
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    Thanks for all the good wishes. I'll make sure to benchmark the crap out of it and share the results.
     
    amik777, Apr 7, 2009
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    please do consider to benchmark crysis, warhead, fallout 2 ...

    :D

    A Big Big Thank You !!!


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    fallingcat, Apr 7, 2009
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  8. steveoccc

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    I'm pretty sure the frame rate of Fallout 2 will be very high. ;)
     
    steveoccc, Apr 7, 2009
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  9. balmore

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    so did you end up getting the quad or duo?

    i order my 4 days ago, it's probably not going to be shipped for another week and a half or so, congratz to you, but i'm dying from the wait here.

    and please do benchmark, especially crysis and if you can empire total war.
     
    balmore, Apr 7, 2009
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  10. najim

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    a nice unboxing vid would also be appreciated! couple things I'm interested in if you decide to write up a review:

    1. Fan Noise level when running at full speed.
    2. Speaker sound quality (yes yes it's lame, but an interest)
    3. Comparing 260M benchmarks with the 9800m GS/GTS/GT/GTX. The marks we have so far are only theoretical, you'd be one of the first to run actual marks.
     
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  11. amik777

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    I got the T9800... I know a lot of people recommended "future proofing" but I wanted to enjoy my toy right now - I can always replace the CPU later or just sell this one and get a new rig with a bit of money on top. As for benchmarking - I don't have any games, but if people suggest which benchmarks I can use for free, I will try to run them all. I will def. do the 3DMark one's... anything else?
     
    amik777, Apr 7, 2009
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  12. Ovreagr

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    Hey amik777, I am excited for you too! Mine should be here the 8th or 9th as well!!
    I only got the P9600 though. ;)

    Can't wait!!

    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 7, 2009
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  13. LaptopNut

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    I can't wait for mine to arrive. After lots of debate and research I went for the Q9000 so it will be interesting to see how well this performs when I get it. Either way, the GTX260M will be a noticeable upgrade considering my current laptop is using a Nvidia Geoforce 9500M GS.
     
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  14. Ovreagr

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    amik777 and LaptopNut, what monitor did you guys get, WSXGA+ or WUXGA??
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 7, 2009
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    Went with the WSGA+ as I read that having a WUXGA is not really worth it on a 15"... plus I use a 24" monitor at home anyway.
     
    amik777, Apr 7, 2009
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  16. LaptopNut

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    I got a 15' 1680x1050 WSXGA X-Glass.
     
    LaptopNut, Apr 7, 2009
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    my god !

    the crysis benchmarks are low ... 11 points at very high detail ...

    :(


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    Would you mind giving those of us without accounts some of the benchmarks details? :)
     
    5482741, Apr 7, 2009
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    From what I could gather, those were run at high resolutions, much higher than 1680 x 1050. I don't have an account so I can't see though.
     
    LaptopNut, Apr 7, 2009
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  21. haquocdung

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    The benchmark was ran at 1900*1200 at everything is very high.
    It got 10k on 3dmark with Vista though.
     
    haquocdung, Apr 7, 2009
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  22. Ovreagr

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    What programs are you guys going to use to benchmark your computers? Freeware or purchased? Other than Crysis of course! Guess I'll finally have to go buy that dang game! ;)


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 8, 2009
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  23. CuriousN

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    these benchmarks aren't very impressive for the most powerful 15.4 laptop
     
    CuriousN, Apr 8, 2009
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  24. Sp3ctrum

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    You can't expect much more it's a slightly overclock die shrink
     
    Sp3ctrum, Apr 8, 2009
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    I know jealousy is a bad thing, but BOOOOO!

    nah really good on ya
    have fun pwning lesser notebooks.

    still havent found a manufacturer that does specs like these without underclocking the heck out of the cpu/gpu :)
     
    Bo@LynboTech, Apr 8, 2009
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  26. Ovreagr

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    Well mine showed up yesterday, how about everyone else's??!?

    I haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet other then run through the initial XP set up. My only complaint so far... the free bag that came with it! Junk! I will probably donate it! lol!

    Seriously though, can't wait to start messing with this thing and see everyone else's too!! :D


    :p
     
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  27. fallingcat

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    may we please pester you for some benchmarks - crysis, warhead and farcry 2 ???

    :)

    Thank you

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  28. Clyzm

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    10k? Really? I'm keeping my overclocked 9800m GT then.

    Won't be upgrading unless this thing gets significantly better gaming performance.
     
    Clyzm, Apr 9, 2009
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  29. Ovreagr

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    Haha, of course you may pester! Unfortunately I think others will beat me too it. I won't have time to really play around with this thing until the weekend. :(


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 9, 2009
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  30. Kevin

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    What video card driver came installed?
     
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  31. Ovreagr

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    GTX 260M :D


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 9, 2009
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  32. Kevin

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    No, not the card, but the Nvidia Forceware driver version (like 179.xx or whatever).

    In case you don't know how to check, open the Nvidia Control Panel and click 'View system information'. It will be listed next to 'Geforce video'.
     
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  33. Ovreagr

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    Haha, reading is fundamental!! Sorry I missed the "driver" part!

    I will check when I get home from work.... I knew I should have brought it with me today! ;)

    BTW, which driver version should be on there??


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 9, 2009
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  34. duane16

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    Right, but 10K on a stock clocked 260M means it could prolly hit 11K with a mild overclock. Or maybe I'm being too optimsitic :)

    Duane
     
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    179.27


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 10, 2009
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    Anxiously waiting on some numbers for this...I am thinking about getting this one as soon as I get the money....
     
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  37. amik777

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    I'll do my benchmarks as soon as I get my hands on it (gonna have to wait till monday/tuesday to pick it up). The benchmarks done by xotic are up already on their forums though.
     
    amik777, Apr 10, 2009
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  38. Kevin

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    Okay thanks, that's what I thought.
     
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    My pleasure!

    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Apr 10, 2009
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