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    Sager NP9280/D900F Quadro

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jlspartz, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. jlspartz

    jlspartz Newbie

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    I have a Sager NP9280/D900F. It has a GTX 285M card in it right now. Can I upgrade it at all to a Quadro (switch out the card, switch the driver - whatever works)? I do 3D modeling / CAD / BIM / rendering / animation / game modding etc.
     
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  2. pasoleatis

    pasoleatis Notebook Deity

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    You need to make sure the form (MXM) of the card is the proper one before you buy. Usually the seller can tell you that.
     
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  3. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    GTX 285m only came as mxm 3.0 type B I believe.

    Possible that a Quadro FX 3800m would work, even better would be the latest Quadro 5000m.

    Both beat the 285m.

    The heatsink should fit the 3800m (pretty much the same as a 285m just higher clocks). Don't know about the 5000m.
     
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    the 3800m apparently has 100w TDP so that will be interesting. 5000m isnt out yet AFAIK

    D900f is MXM 3.0 yes. Here you go, great seller & unbeatable deal!! http://item.ebay.com/260665995804
     
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That's a nice deal right there, you will probably make more than $250 by selling your old 285m.
     
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    pasoleatis, Oct 1, 2010
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