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    So this is the build I'm thinking for my NP8170

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DruePhoenix, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. DruePhoenix

    DruePhoenix Notebook Consultant

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    Keep in mind I'm planning on upgrading with my own SSD, memory, and whatnot later, so I'm not a crazy person for the 2 empty hard drive slots!

    Most of these decisions came from this long(but very helpful) earlier thread

    Important stuff bolded.

    Display: 17.3" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit Glossy Display
    Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM, 6MB L3 Cache, 2.2-3.1GHz
    Memory: (8GB) 8192MB, PC3-10660/1333MHz DDR3 - 2 SO-DIMM
    Graphics Card: AMD® Radeon HD 6990M 2GB GDDR5
    Hard Drive: 500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA 300
    Optical Drive Bay: Hard Drive Caddy For Optical Bay
    Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium; 64-bit
    Wireless: Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 802.11A/B/G/N LAN Card
    Cooling: IC Diamond 7 Thermal Compound, CPU & GPU
    Keyboard: English: US & Canada
    Power Cord: US & Canada
    Branding: None
    Build Time: 5-7 Business Days
    Warranty: LIFETIME Ltd. Labor and 3 Year Parts Warranty with 24/7 Support (USA)


    How's it look to all you Sager lovers?
     
    DruePhoenix, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. Aeris

    Aeris Otherworldly

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    It is a great setup indeed, especially for gaming with that wireless network card.

    It will run games like a hot knife through butter.
     
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    Aeris, Nov 9, 2011
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  3. sonnny

    sonnny Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats a good setup. It looks almost like mine but I choosed an I7 2630QM and the 500GB Hybrid drive (great harddrive :)). Afterwards I regret that I didn't choose an even better CPU like the 2760QM at least, because it seems more expensieve to upgrade that later.
    The 6990M gpu is awesome.
     
    sonnny, Nov 10, 2011
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    FahrenheitGTI Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly, I think CPU is fine, because the slight improvement is not worth it. However, down the line, it might be worth it to upgrade to a secondhand 28xx.

    I think the HDD is fine, and of course, the 6990M will not disappoint.
     
    FahrenheitGTI, Nov 10, 2011
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    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    Thats pretty much the setup for my 8170. Should have it by wed next week :D I opted to keep the regular compound and will also use my own SSD. Would be fun to compare temps and benchmark results once you get yours.
     
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    DruePhoenix Notebook Consultant

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    Not a bad idea! I'll keep an eye out for you when I get mine :cool:
     
    DruePhoenix, Nov 10, 2011
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    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    Yeah, the 6990m is a no-brainer for Sagers..

    :D

    If it was a Dell, I would get the 580m.. :D
     
    Ryan, Nov 10, 2011
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    NovaH Company Representative

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    Looks like a great setup to me, you're going to love that wireless network card :D
     
    NovaH, Nov 10, 2011
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