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    ULV i7 and Clevo W110ER

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by rofler, Jan 12, 2013.

  1. rofler

    rofler Notebook Guru

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    I plan on buying a small computer as a present for someone; they aren't much of a power user—just some gaming. Since it won't be very heavy gaming, the GT 650m should suffice, and a dual core i5 is more than enough. The only problem I foresee is the short battery life, hence I was wondering if it were possible to replace the i5 dual core with a ULV i7? I believe my biggest concern is that the battery life will not improve as well as I hope.

    Thank you in advance.
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    ULV chips are all bga soldered iirc. With an unlocked bios you may be able to tdp restrict the chip however getting the same result.
     
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    rofler Notebook Guru

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    Shame that they are all BGA, but I suppose it is easier and more streamlined than PGA. Oh well. I think I can manage by under volting, like you suggested. That combined with Optimus should increase battery life—theoretically, at the very least.
     
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    If they don't game find an Alienware M11X R3 on fleabay. That would be your best bet for battery life and mild gaming. You lose a lot with the video card but it sounds like battery life is more important.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 14, 2013
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