Just got my Sager 5793: First to do...

Just got my sager 5793...

I was wondering what to do first...

please help...

Im new here...

 

Congrats on the new rig.

What kind of OS are you running on it?

What do you need to know?

 

Windows Vista Home Premium 64-B

Do I need to download any drivers and programs for the system?

I want to monitor the temperature of my Laptop

 

If u had chosen the option of OS to be installed by Sager then u wont have to install any extra driver!!

neways! u can always check the video driver version in nvidia control panel!!
(like for eg :- i'm currently using forceware 178.13)

CPU, GPU, HDD, etc. temperature monitoring utility -

- HW Monitor - http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php

- HW Monitor Pro - http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitorpro.php (added customizability nd remote temps monitoring through TCP/IP!!)

Note - dload the 64bit version!

CPU nd other hardware info -

CPU-z - http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php


GPU info -

GPU-z - http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/1281/TechPowerUp_GPU-Z_v0.3.0.html

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Here's an awesome NBR Vista Tips and Tweaks Guide by Les!(thanks man! ) - http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=166532


I'd say just go through it nd follow its steps!! u r bound to see ur lappy starts running better, cooler and faster!!

Also check this out for other guides! - http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=177399
(thanks chaz! )

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In case u need any other help and are looking for tutorials on vista stuff check out this awesome Tutorial section on Vista forums!! - http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/
(a big thanks to Brink(admin of vistax64 forums!!)

Forum(gr8 source for help regarding vista issues nd info!) - http://www.vistax64.com/

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For nvidia forceware drivers - http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/


There's a specific guide on how to update ur video drivers! so be careful and follow it in order to switch to the newest drivers without probs -

Uninstalling - http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18329

Installing new drivers using Have-Disc Method - http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=11997


Hope this helps!

 

You forgot my RivaTuner guide to monitor your videocard temps while in-game.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=81852

 

Thanks for the help guys

Do i need to do this?
Sager NP579x Fan Firmware Update?

 

if you just got it from Sager, then it should be up-to-date.

you can test it by pressing the Fan Toggle keys:
- Fn+1 for Max Speed or Auto Speed
- Fn+3 for Medium Speed

 

Do i really need the fan update?

 

omg! sorry for that!

No u don't need it!

Sager already upgraded the fan firmware for u!!

 

BTW, here are the sound drivers for the Realtek ALC883 chipset: ftp://218.210.127.132/pc/audio/Vista_R210.exe

The PCI-e LAN Realtek drivers: ftp://210.51.181.211/cn/nic/Install_Vista_6213_1119.zip

And the Intel chipset .inf: http://downloadmirror.intel.com/16962/eng/INF_allOS_9.1.0.1007_PV.exe

 

guYS WHAT is the difference in installing in Program files(x86) to just program files?

 

x86 is where Windows will put 32-bit programs/apps/games

standard Program File will be for the 64-bit stuff.

you only see both folders when using x64 Windows

it automated... so dont worry about it.

 

I played NBA 2k9 and I frequently get lag. I can play but there are times that it stop for about half a second. Can you help me? Second Do i need to update my directx? how can i know which version Im using

Thank you very much for helping

 

I had the same in FIFA 09 and in my case this was caused by my CPU that was overheating. After lowering the voltage I was able to keep the the temperature on a lower level which allowed me to play the game without these freezes. I don't know if you have the same problem. Monitor the temp with HWMonitor and look at the max temperature value.

 

How do you lower the voltage? whats ur temp?

 

My X9100 was reaching temps of 110° Celsius and would then shutdown. Now I have temps between 90 and 100° Celsius under heavy load. This is still too hot but still lower than the max 105° Celsius. I use RMClock to undervolt. There is an undervolting guide somewhere on these forums.

 

OMG!!! 110° Celsius!! man thats uberly high!

u sure ur vents are clean?? try blowing some compressed air through the vents nd clean the vents! dust in the heatsink vents might be causing such high temps!!

see what happens! nd post the temps after that!

 

Already did that I opened a support case to have my notebook checked. Imho I either got a bad CPU or there is something seriously wrong. My notebook is only 6 weeks old.

 

So how do I know which program files I am going to use?

 

You don't have to choose yourself, the installation wizards will default to the correct directory. Ultimately you can install the applications where you want even in C:\Whatever\

 

I highly recommend that you remove the CPU cooler and reapply some thermal paste.

Mine came with the plastic sticker still on, between the base of the cooler and the CPU core. In that situation my CPU was at around 100ºC too. After applying some AS5 the temperatures stabilized around 60ºC at full(Prime95).

The guy that assembled my CPU should be stoned or something...

 

This is a 3500 EURO notebook that is like a said a couple of weeks old. In Europe we get a 2-year warranty with every product we buy. If the reseller messed up they should fix it. Although I would like to see what it looks like, I am not going to remove my CPU cooler an risk to void warranty.

 

I´m from Europe too(Portugal), and yes, here we pay a lot more than in the states, even with the € stronger than the $(1€ = 0.75$).

I paid 2000€ for mine ~1 year ago and I still have one more year of warranty. I´ve opened it dozens of times, for cleaning, apply AS5, manutension tasks. It´s like a car, you need to check it, change the oil, lubrificate, etc... if you don´t do manutension tasks in it, then it will have problems sooner than normal.

There is´nt absolutely any problem checking the thermal paste of your CPU, you are not going to void your warranty for that. Unless you have a warranty sticker on the main door.

Sometimes we are so overprotective than we end on unprotectiveness...

 

Can I ask which has better performance? Install in Program files (x84) or the plain Program Files? I am planning to install again NBA 2k9

 

Like I said before it does not matter where you install stuff you can put it in the C:\NBA2009\ folder if you want. The .EXE contains enough information to determine whether it was x86 or x64 compiled. The %programfiles% is just a default directory where software will be installed.

 

yo dwin316...congrats on ur new machine! what specs did u get?

 

ei deedeeman here:

1x Sager NP5793 Custom Sager Notebook (Built on Clevo M570RU-U / M571RU-U)
- Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warra
- Software Bundle (Not Installed): None Standard
- "Medialess" Microsoft Office Sof: None Standard
- Operating System: ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-B
- Notebook Cooler: None Standard
- Mouse / Keyboard Accessories: None Standard
- Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Port Replicator / Dock / Hub's: None Standard
- Spare AC Adapter: None Standard
- Car Adapter: None Standard
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- TV Tuner: None Standard
- Camera: Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- Wireless Network Accessories: None Standard
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 510
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/
- Floppy Drive: None Standard
- External Hard Drive (Back Up): None Standard
- Primary Hard Drive: ~ 500GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II
- Optical Drive: ~ 2X Blue-Ray Read/8X DVDRW Supe
- Exterior Finish: NP579x Orange Frame Trim
- Intel® Robson Turbo Memory: None Standard
- Ram: ~ 4,096MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 S
- External Monitor Video Adapter: None Standard
- Video Card: 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce
- Processor: ~Intel® T8100 45nm "Penryn" Core
- Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Display: 17" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Cl

 

I notice that my screen seems not that good I dont know if it in the settings

Do you do overclocking? Is it advisable?

 

And what exactly is wrong with your screen?

 

Its kind of darker compared to the screen that I am using in my desktop Im using samsung 740n

 

I have a AU Optronics panel and these panels are idd darker than what I have in my M570A clevo based notebook. I have to admit that the AU Optronics panel suck big time.

 

yea, the screen is kinda dark...compared to my old notebook.....but i dont mind it

 

turn up the brightness? If its unplugged it will be darker, and when you plug it back in you may just have to turn up the brightness....

 

Nah that's not the problem it just can't be turned higher the brightness. The backlight just sucks.

 

I still got some freezes in my NBA 2k9

IS directX has something to do with it?

HOw do i know my version of DirectX?

 

In 'Run' type 'dxdiag' then Enter!!

It shows the DirectX version and general DX tests!!

as for NBA 2k9 freezes, there are probs with the game itself!! a lotta ppl also experiencing the same - http://www.operationsports.org/forums/showthread.php?t=275625&page=3

 

good stuff to download