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    Question about new NP9150 with 7970m

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Kalakarinth, Aug 17, 2012.

  1. Kalakarinth

    Kalakarinth Notebook Enthusiast

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    So today I receive my new NP9150 from Xoticpc with the 7970m graphics card. I've been reading about all these problems people have been having with the 7970m, and I'm wondering are there anythings I should do right when I turn on my laptop for the first time? Any drivers or software I should install that will help maximize my laptop and avoid problems? Also if it helps here are my specs: - Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
    - Branding: Sager Branding
    - Processor: Sager - 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP) (SKU – S2R174)
    - Ram: 8GB - DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (SKU - S4R371)
    - External Mobile Display: No External Mobile Display
    - External Display Video Adapters: No Video Adapter
    - Graphics Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7970M (2048MB) GDDR5 DX11 [User Upgradeable] (SKU - S3R155)
    - Copper Cooling Upgrade: No Copper Cooling Upgrade
    - Thermal Compound: - IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
    - Dead Pixel Warranty: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - Monitor Calibration: NO Professional Monitor Color Calibration
    - Display: 15.6" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen w/ 95% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080) (SKU - S1R303)
    - Xotic Gear: No Xotic PC Gear
    - Outside of U.S. Shipping Coverage: No Outside of US Shipping Coverage
    - White Glove Premium Packaging: No thanks, standard double boxed packaging is okay with my order
    - Warranty: LIFETIME Ltd Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Telephone Support (Labor through XPC)
    Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Parts Warranty Repairs (SKU - X9R009)
    - Software Bundle (Not Installed): No Software Bundle
    - Microsoft Office Software: No Office Software
    - Antivirus Software: No Antivirus Essentials Software Bundle
    - Operating System: ~Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit (64&32-Bit CD Included) + MS Office Starter 2010 -[ Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 (Directly through Microsoft) ]
    - OS Redline Boost: No Operating System Redline Boost
    - XOTIC PC Redline Boost™ Extreme Performance: No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
    - Notebook Cooler: No Notebook Cooler
    - Mouse Accessories: No External Mouse
    - Keyboard (Internal - Laptop): Standard Sager/Clevo Non Chiclet Backlit Keyboard
    - Keyboard (External): No External Keyboard
    - Headsets: No Headset
    - Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - Port Replicator / Dock / Adapters: No Dock/Hub/Adapter
    - Spare AC Adapter: No Spare AC Adapter
    - Car Adapter: No Car Adapter
    - Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - Case: No Carrying Case
    - Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - TV Tuner: No TV Tuner
    - Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - Wireless Network Accessories: No Network Accessory
    - Wireless Network: Sager - Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 (3x3) (SKU - S8R056)
    - Bluetooth: Bluetooth Included (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
    - Back Up Software: No Back Up Software
    - Memory Card Reader: Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
    - External USB Optical Drive: NO External USB Optical Drive
    - External Hard Drive (Back Up): No Back Up Hard Drive
    - Optical Drive Bay Hard Drive Caddy: No Extra Optical Bay Hard Drive Caddy
    - Optical Drive Bay: 750GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) in Optical Bay (SKU - S7R412)
    - Primary Hard Drive: 256gb Crucial M4 Series Solid State Drive (SSD2 Serial-ATA III) (SKU – S5R062)
    - mSATA SSD Drive ( Slot 1 ): No mSATA SSD


    Thanks.
     
  2. Kalakarinth

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    I know I'm double posting and I'm sorry but it just came and anyone with any advice?
     
  3. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    if you had your windows 7 operating system installed at the factory then DONT update or change your graphics drivers.
    if they are working fine now then leave them alone as you can see by the many posts on here that people are having problems at the moment.

    you can find lots of free monitoring software in my signature below so you can keep an eye on your temperatures.

    enjoy