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    Looking at P150SM or P157SM. Opinions on fan noise? + other random questions

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by WCFire, Jun 19, 2014.

  1. WCFire

    WCFire Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm coming from a W110ER w/ 650M and a P150HM w/ 670M (not owned by me). I love these machines, but I loathe the noise they make. I could reluctantly put up with it for another generation, but I want to make sure it doesn't get louder than my machines now.

    I'd appreciate it if anyone could give offer their insight. I have a few questions:
    • Between the P150SM and P157SM, is one quieter than the other?
    • How would a P15xSM w/ a 870M compare to the W110ER/P150HM in terms of fan noise? 880M?
    • In your opinion, which Clevo configuration has the best noise-power ratio?
    • The only reason I've avoided the 860M is because it has 2GB of VRAM and I've seen newer games use more (Watchdogs, Titanfall). Is this a bad reason to avoid the 860M?

    I'd rather not wait another generation for 20nm, but current options seem lacking.

    Thanks for reading!
     
    WCFire, Jun 19, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Neither, the cooling Iis identical.
    870m and 880m produce roughly the same heat.
    P570WM I suppose as it uses 4 larger fans with a hex core cpu. Mobile cpu wise the p170sm.
    By based on the gpu power you need. Ram amount is a secondary concern.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 20, 2014
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    WCFire, Jun 21, 2014
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    Because the heatsink and fan are smaller. Simple really. The 150 sm is significantly larger so can afford a much beefier cooling system.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 21, 2014
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    A larger chassis also tends to lead to more potential for easier heat dissipation. The W230SS fans need to work a little harder due to these conditions.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 23, 2014
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    Hi guys I'm sorry to bump this thread but does the Clevo P570WM have a good cooling system
     
    slayer720, Jun 24, 2014
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    Yes, it has to in order to accommodate the non-mobile CPU with its higher TDP, as well as the potential for two GPUs.
     
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    It's on the extreme end of making it bigger to improve cooling.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 24, 2014
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