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    Just ordered my 5793!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by crunka1ntd3ad, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. crunka1ntd3ad

    crunka1ntd3ad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I just ordered my sager 5793 with these specs:

    Sager NP5793 Custom Sager Notebook (Built on Clevo M570RU-U / M571RU-U)
    - 17" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050)
    - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    - Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - ~Intel® T9300 45nm "Penryn" Core™2 Duo 2.5GHz w/6MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
    - 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8800M GTX DX10 (User Upgradeable)
    - None Standard
    - ~ SPECIAL~ 4,096MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB) FREE UPGRADE
    - None Standard
    - NP5792/5793 Orange Frame Trim Color
    - ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
    - ~ 320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
    - None Standard
    - None Standard
    - Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
    - Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
    - Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
    - None Standard
    - Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - None Standard
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - Basic Black Business Case - Included
    - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
    - None Standard
    - None Standard
    - Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - None Standard
    - None Standard
    - None Standard - Drivers & Utility Software Only
    - None Standard
    - None Standard
    - 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Tech Support
    (Year2 & 3 Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)

    I was wondering if there was anything I should do right off the bat when I get it in order to get it running the best it can. Such as drivers and whatnot.


    I will be using it for gaming mostly.
     
    crunka1ntd3ad, Jun 16, 2008
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  2. idq000

    idq000 Notebook Deity

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    Congratulations! :)
     
    idq000, Jun 16, 2008
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  3. hanko panko

    hanko panko Notebook Evangelist

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    That's a gamers resolution. Nice rig, now the waiting starts... :)
     
    hanko panko, Jun 16, 2008
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  4. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    -Update drivers(details in my sig)
    -keep the back raised a bit
    -use it on a solid,non fabric surface(not lap)
    -clean the dust ever 2 months

    That should cover it.
    If you're going to OC, I recommend a Zalman NC2000 cooler.

    Nice rig, I am jealous too...
     
    eleron911, Jun 16, 2008
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  5. arjeee

    arjeee Notebook Geek

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    nooby qs: why would u have to raise that back a bit?? and why can't you use it on ya lap??? a how would you clean the dust out?...im guessing by unscrewing the bottom off??...
     
    arjeee, Jun 16, 2008
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  6. Thug21

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    Congrats crunka1ntd3ad! Looks like a killer setup :D As for drivers, I found the stock ones to be pretty good, except in Crysis, where 175.80 from laptopvideo2go is much smoother.


    arjeee,

    The machine takes air in from the 2 fans underneath. If you use it in your lap, you might block those and cause overheating issues so it's best to only use on a smooth surface. Raising the back even on a smooth surface will further help to let air underneath your notebook and aid in cooling. I have used my PC on my lap just a bit but I only do light work (web browsing) and try to keep my leg away from the fan intakes. I also keep an eye on the temps of the GPU, CPU and HD via a program called HWmontor. I find the HD will heat up the easiest.


    I actually haven't taken my 5793 apart yet so I can't give exact details. I'm sure someone else can. That said, it's a good idea to keep your desk (or whatever you use your pc on) free of dust and also, take apart and clean your machine every so often. Maybe every 2 months or so.
     
    Thug21, Jun 16, 2008
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  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Welcome to the club
     
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  8. arjeee

    arjeee Notebook Geek

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    oh right! i see! im gonna order a 5793 as well on the 19th! and nice rig crunka1ntd3ad! think im gettin pretty much the same config!
     
    arjeee, Jun 16, 2008
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  9. eleron911

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    I will take pictures of the bottom, I have some dust cleanup coming up soon.
     
    eleron911, Jun 16, 2008
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  10. arjeee

    arjeee Notebook Geek

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    thanks eleron mate! :)
     
    arjeee, Jun 16, 2008
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  11. boscocosta

    boscocosta Notebook Guru

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    i'm getting ready to buy mine soon as well but not sure who to go through. who did you get your's through? :confused:
     
    boscocosta, Jun 16, 2008
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  12. Nirvana

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    wait for 5796 if you are not in hurry.
     
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  13. eleron911

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    Wait till the GT280 hit the laptops :D
    Lol, I just read Anandtech`s review..
    The GT280 pretty much equals or betters the 8800 GTX SLI...
     
    eleron911, Jun 16, 2008
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  14. boscocosta

    boscocosta Notebook Guru

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    yea but that means a price increase and at the current configuration i'm hitting my price limit...
     
    boscocosta, Jun 16, 2008
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  15. Nirvana

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    I saw GT280 scored 2 times as 9800 GX2 in benchmark. maybe it was wrong.
     
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  16. eleron911

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  17. Friar_Tuck

    Friar_Tuck Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered a 5793 from PCMW (PC MicroWorks). They call it the "Horizon". Ordered it on the weekend, my payment processed by noon on Monday, and it's already in the build phase, guaranteed to ship by Friday!! Stoked...

    Here's the specs:

    Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/45nm/800MHz/6MB L2 Cache)
    4096MB Ultra Speed DDR2 800MHz Extreme Performance Memory
    320GB @ 7,200 SATA300 Storage 16MB (1x 320GB 7200RPM)
    8X High Speed DVD-RW / CD-RW DL Burner
    nVIDIA Geforce 8800M GTX 512MB DDR3 EXTREME GPU
    17" HD WSXGA+ 1680x1050 Ultra Resolution GlassVision Wide Screen Cinema Display
    8 Channel Advanced SRS WOW Surround Sound System
    High Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Networking Adapter
    Internal High Speed V90k Dial Up Modem
    802.11AGN 300mbps Ultra Speed Wireless Adapter
    Biometric FingerPrint Scanner
    Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate
    Extra AC Adapter For Ease of Use
     
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  18. Friar_Tuck

    Friar_Tuck Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered a 5793 from PCMW (PC MicroWorks). They call it the "Horizon". Ordered it on the weekend, my payment processed by noon on Monday, and it's already in the build phase, guaranteed to ship by Friday!! Stoked...

    Here's the specs:

    Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/45nm/800MHz/6MB L2 Cache)
    4096MB Ultra Speed DDR2 800MHz Extreme Performance Memory
    320GB @ 7,200 SATA300 Storage 16MB (1x 320GB 7200RPM)
    8X High Speed DVD-RW / CD-RW DL Burner
    nVIDIA Geforce 8800M GTX 512MB DDR3 EXTREME GPU
    17" HD WSXGA+ 1680x1050 Ultra Resolution GlassVision Wide Screen Cinema Display
    8 Channel Advanced SRS WOW Surround Sound System
    High Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Networking Adapter
    Internal High Speed V90k Dial Up Modem
    802.11AGN 300mbps Ultra Speed Wireless Adapter
    Biometric FingerPrint Scanner
    Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate
    Extra AC Adapter For Ease of Use
     
    Friar_Tuck, Jun 16, 2008
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  19. boscocosta

    boscocosta Notebook Guru

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    i've been looking at different vendors and I noticed with them that for some reason their configuration doesn't include the Bluetooth and charge extra :confused: i thought this was standard on the 5793? Any reason you went with that company?
     
    boscocosta, Jun 16, 2008
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  20. Nirvana

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    it is standard for sager only.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 16, 2008
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  21. boscocosta

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    yea but isn't this built off the same model?
     
    boscocosta, Jun 16, 2008
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  22. Nirvana

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    sager, eurocom and etc can config. whatever they want from clevo.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 16, 2008
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  23. boscocosta

    boscocosta Notebook Guru

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    ahhhhh ok ! :p
     
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  24. Friar_Tuck

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    I went with them because they were having a $500-off sale this weekend, and because they're local. They don't farm out any of their service or support, so I can deal with them locally if I ever need to. Price was the big factor, though. $500 off, plus free memory and HD upgrades - it was a good sale! Maybe I should've included the Bluetooth ($69 extra was all...), but I was pinching pennies.
     
    Friar_Tuck, Jun 17, 2008
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  25. Bledadeva

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    would it matter for gaming to purchase the 5400rpm harddrive? Wouldn't that slow down performance in games and the OS?
     
    Bledadeva, Jun 18, 2008
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  26. theriko

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    If it is the 320GB 5400rpm drive then no, as it has the same performance as the 200GB 7200rpm one. It still won't be as fast as the new 320GB 7200rpm should be. It won't affect gaming that much, just load times
     
    theriko, Jun 18, 2008
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  27. eleron911

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    Keep in mind that the 320/5400 can be had for around 120$,whereas the 320/7200 is 230$.
    I just saw a 1Tb hdd for destktops,7200, 150$.
    Why are laptop parts so freaking expensive? :(
     
    eleron911, Jun 18, 2008
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  28. theriko

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    coz they're shrunk...(and coz they aren't as widespread so laptop owners will pay more for them...)
     
    theriko, Jun 18, 2008
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  29. eleron911

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    It's still BS man.
    1 Tb for 150$ and 320 gb for 230 in laptop world. Totally ridiculous.
     
    eleron911, Jun 18, 2008
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