Sager NP9570 (Clevo P570WM) for Software Development

Hi

I have been offered (for $900) a Sager NP9570 (Clevo P570WM) with 32GB RAM and a i7-4960X 6-core CPU (12 threads) with 2 x GT780M 4GB as well as a new battery and a good laptop cooler stand.

I don't play games but do a lot of Software Development with Java and this will be ideal to run multiple Virtual machines and compile big programs.

My only issues are the video cards (all I need for my work is a 128MB 2006 card ) and the glossy screen.

Can I turn off one of the video cards to save power?? And will they run in low power mode and not generate much heat (and fan noise) if stressed at likely less than 5% ????

Edit: Just heard of "nvidia inspector to force the GPUs into their lowest power state" ??

Is it massively too glossy?? (whatever 90% gamut means) for working with text?

Can I use just one PSU?? (it comes with two...)

Its an ideal machine for me in speed (REALLY fast, faster than likely nearly all machines even today) but I have always been frustrated that these big beasts (Alienware/Custom Manufacturers etc) ALWAYS put in massive video cards and usually never Optimus technology.

Its a big jump for me as I'm currently using a 13" Dell E7450 with a i5-5300U which is a mere 15W max TDP!!!!... FHD display, ZERO fan noise (from the tiny fan which rarely runs) and ZERO heat with 10h battery. But I need the power as well as 17" FHD... and I don't go portable that often (will stay in one place most of the time).

Thanks guys

 

The panel can be replaced with a matte but glossy is fine indoors normally. You can remove the 2nd card and heatsink if you want (one on the right as you look from the exhaust side).

 

I appreciate the reply.

Is it necessary to remove it (the #2 Video Card) however, can it be BIOS or Software disabled?

Thanks again!
Ed

 

yes 1 can be turned on in "Nvidia Control Panel" at least thats how it is for me on my np9377sm-a with 2x980m's....there is the option to do that in the software but I have never used that option because unless I am playing an intensive game they are cool and quite....

 

You could always disable one of the GPUs in device manager, that way it doesn't get used at all.

Assuming everything is working okay in that laptop, that is a great deal.

 

Yup you should be able to disable one card in the control panel or device manager..

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It will still idle and receive power and the heatsink adds a fair bit of weight so it can be nice to remove if you wont use it.

 

I would also say remove it (yes, it's safe). Should something happen to the machine, you then have that card safe and sound, either as a spare or as a component for sale.

 

Dear god that CPU alone is worth more than $900. I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could. That's an insane price.

 

It's a nice price, it is a heavy machine of course, you don't realise until you lift it or have it in your lap truly how much of a beast it is.

 

I find the Batman heavy, P570WM would be back breaking

 

Don't forget the two 1.6kg power bricks for a total of almost 10kg

 

Hey,

I see you have the P771ZM, what is the difference between the P770ZM and P771ZM?

I agree the P570WM would be back breaking, I don't even know if I could lift it, lol

 

lol wow, on par with a 6 inch cinderblock. Can you even call it a laptop at this point?

 

Just about yes

 

Just the finishing.. The P771ZM also doesn't have the chrome grills on the back with the P770ZM has..