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    SLI upgrade for XR5 (9262) SHIPPED

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by NavyDad6, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. NavyDad6

    NavyDad6 Notebook Geek

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    PCMW just FEDEX'd my second 8800 this morning. Pretty exciting, except that I am in Iraq and it is being shipped to my home in Everett, WA. Now the decision is whether or not I have my wife ship it to me or just wait until I get home in a couple months.
     
    NavyDad6, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Congrats Dude !!!!!
     
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  3. Go2Kant

    Go2Kant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awsome!!! mine should be coming soon! have fun.
     
    Go2Kant, Mar 21, 2008
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  4. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Be sure to post benchies... ;)
     
    Vedya, Mar 21, 2008
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  5. dozerking

    dozerking Notebook Consultant

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    Stay safe man. I wouldn't risk shipping, could get damaged all the way over there. You never know if some slouch will throw it around by accident, then you'll be one sad panda!

    How long is a couple of months? 3,6,9?
     
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  6. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    yeah i wouldnt get it sent too much risk of it geting damaged or stole while in transit.
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 21, 2008
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  7. NavyDad6

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    Yeah, I think I am just going to wait until I get home. The games I have installed right now really don't need the SLI. I have CRYSIS, but I refuse to play it until I have SLI installed. I would hate to lose this in the mail.

    A couple of months means 2 and 1/2. I should be home around June 8th or earlier. Currently I am in Taji which is about 20mi north of Baghdad.

    The box had the drive the SLI cable and a thumbdrive with the driver on it. I thought that was a nice touch.

    Unfortunately I will have to wait until you guys get your cards and do the benches.
     

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    NavyDad6, Mar 22, 2008
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  8. pad11

    pad11 Notebook Consultant

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    Very nice pic! Has me geeked to get mine....but dozerking made the most important point. YOU stay safe, THANK YOU for all that you're doing and get back home to your family!!!

    later,
    pat!
     
    pad11, Mar 22, 2008
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  9. saspod

    saspod Newbie

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    I too received my 2nd card today. Unfortunately installation instructions were to be sent by email. Of course I didn't get them and it is the Easter weekend. Does anyone have the instructions for install? I don't want to chance it without them. Thanks.
     
    saspod, Mar 22, 2008
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  10. Coors916

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    Wow, that is very cool.

    I am in Oman, so I am hoping mine is not too far away also, as it will be picked up from Dubai.

    hehe, I was just checking the forum to see if anyone had got it yet. Good to hear, thanks ofr posting.

    Hope everyone else has been enjoying their machine as much as I have!!
     
    Coors916, Mar 22, 2008
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  11. Asheth

    Asheth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a question? Semi-hijack but related sorry.

    When I ordered my 9262 from Sager the SLI upgrade option said its delayed is it still possible to get the upgrade through Sager? I dont see a option to order it. I didnt have the opportunity to preorder it as it was disabled.

    On-topic congrats when you have a chance to install post screenies!

    Alos, stay safe I am suppose to deploy to IRAQ the first week of May.
     
    Asheth, Mar 22, 2008
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  12. NavyDad6

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    It should be available from Sager. However, I am sure that PCMW, XOTICPC or some other reseller would love to take your money.
     
    NavyDad6, Mar 22, 2008
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    NavyDad6, Mar 23, 2008
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