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    P170SM vs P770ZM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Dridzz, Nov 28, 2014.

  1. Dridzz

    Dridzz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys!

    I'm planning on buying a new 17 inches notebook for college work and gaming. Currently I'm undecided between these two. What are the differences between them and which one do you prefer?
     
    Dridzz, Nov 28, 2014
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  2. D2 Ultima

    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    P170SM is a mobile machine. Mobile CPU and Optimus is present.

    P770ZM should house a desktop CPU and may NOT have Optimus present (though I don't know if this is fully confirmed yet).

    The P170SM would have better battery life for sure, even with Optimus on the P770ZM.

    The P1770ZM should have better out-of-the-box CPU power with a i7-4790K, but unsure of the cooling, or if it'll be a bare-die setup.

    Please note that the P770ZM is not released yet, so details are not out yet.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 28, 2014
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    As D2 says, it will be as follows.. As far as we know, the 15" version is 100% confirmed however other then 1 benchmark, the 17" version has 0 info out there.. I'm really hoping to get the 17" version if it comes out soon..
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    If you are moving much at all then go for the P170SM :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 28, 2014
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  5. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    But but thar 4790K... Its the only reason why I'd want to get this (along with the fact that I hate my R4)...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 30, 2014
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    A few hundred mhz wont make a huge difference in gaming though with the current generation of chips in a single card config, it will be fun to bench but the practical application is not worth it for most people unless they are focussed on something very CPU heavy.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 1, 2014
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  7. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    But But Meaker its a desktop CPU!!! :D
     
    TomJGX, Dec 3, 2014
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    sinitar Notebook Guru

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    I would love to have that CPU in my laptop!! Unfortunately before I knew P770ZM I already bought my P170sm-a with 4810mq. The extra clock would definitely help when I retouch raw images.
     
    sinitar, Dec 3, 2014
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  9. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Lol, same silicon ;) Just different power settings.

    It will be fun to play with and is fine for those who just need a system that's very easy to pack up and move.

    Of course for video editors and 3d renderes who demand high stock CPU performance it's going to be very nice.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 4, 2014
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  10. Dridzz

    Dridzz Notebook Enthusiast

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    How about the keyboard? It looks different.
     
    Dridzz, Dec 4, 2014
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  11. jaybee83

    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    yup, its a newly introduced gaming keyboard by clevo. hasnt been offered yet in any previous model. lets wait and see what it brings to the table quality-wise :)
     
    jaybee83, Dec 5, 2014
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  12. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Hey Jaybee what's the difference? No idea about that...
     
    TomJGX, Dec 5, 2014
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  13. jaybee83

    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    so far we only know the visuals / design of the keyboard due to the bluemobility & aftershock pictures, nothing else! looks sleeker than previous kbs if u ask me tho ;)
     
    jaybee83, Dec 5, 2014
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