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    My Sager NP8690 Build

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jtbroussard, Jun 21, 2010.

  1. jtbroussard

    jtbroussard Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have finally decided to buy myself a Sager 8690 to upgrade from my Vostro 1500. This is my build let me know what you think and any suggestions you may have.

    Sager NP8690 (Built on Clevo W860CU) Custom Gaming Laptop Sager NP8690 (Built on Clevo W860CU) Custom Gaming Laptop
    - 15.6” FHD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) Super Clear Glare Type Screen
    - Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - Intel® Core™ i7-720QM, 1.60-2.80GHz, (45nm, 6MB L3 cache) - Special!
    - -Stock OEM Thermal Compound
    - ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5870 1024MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11
    - No External Graphics Card
    - No Video Adapter
    - ~ 4,096MB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (Requires 64-Bit to utilize Full 4GB)
    - Standard Finish
    - ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
    - ~ 500GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache)
    - No Back Up Hard Drive
    - No Floppy Drive
    - Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
    - Internal Bluetooth + EDR
    - Intel® Ultimate-N 6300 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
    - No Network Accessory
    - Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - No TV Tuner
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - Basic Black Business Case - Included
    - 11.1V Smart Li-Polymer battery pack 3800mAh, 42.18Wh
    - No Car Adapter
    - None Standard*
    - No Dock/Hub/Adapter
    - Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - No External Keyboard or Mouse
    - No Notebook Cooler
    - No Operating System Standard - Drivers & Utility Software Only
    - No Office Software
    - No Software Bundle
    - 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime -24/7 DOMESTIC Based- Toll Free Telephone Tech Support (Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)
    Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Warranty Repairs
    - No Xotic PC Gear
     
    jtbroussard, Jun 21, 2010
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  2. genocidew

    genocidew Notebook Evangelist

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    normal build i`ll say, but do you really need the 3 years warranty part? or is it give for free?

    sager laptop seldom has any problem in it.
     
    genocidew, Jun 21, 2010
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  3. mangbhoy

    mangbhoy Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to have an AS5 or ICD rather than the stock thermal compound - unless you're applying the thermal paste yourself.
     
    mangbhoy, Jun 21, 2010
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  4. jtbroussard

    jtbroussard Notebook Enthusiast

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    That warranty comes standard which is nice regardless of sager's reputation.

    Yea, that's what I have been reading I will probably go with a better thermal paste to save me the hassle of applying it myself.
     
    jtbroussard, Jun 21, 2010
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