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    Upgrading from GTX 680M to GTX 780M P170E

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Satyr_Xavius, Jun 5, 2013.

  1. Satyr_Xavius

    Satyr_Xavius Newbie

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    Hello,

    I currently own a Kushan P170E
    With
    GTX 680M 4GB
    I7-3610QM 2.30Ghz

    Is there any way i could upgrade to GTX 780M?
    And is there any point to upgrade the GPU? for gaming boost?

    Thanks
     
    Satyr_Xavius, Jun 5, 2013
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    You would have to wait for a modified video bios.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 5, 2013
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  3. Support.1@XOTIC PC

    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    It would get you better gaming performance but yeah you'll have to wait for a community modded vBIOS or hope that Sager releases one eventually. As of right now, not many people have their hands on the new cards/machines so it's still a work in progress.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Jun 5, 2013
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  4. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The biggest gains in gaming come from the high speed VRAM at high resolutions, the extra shaders and boost function helps too.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 5, 2013
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  5. Satyr_Xavius

    Satyr_Xavius Newbie

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    I did read about the custom bios, i also read the card that GTX 680M used 100W and the 780 uses 130w, And there whould be power issues,

    That the socket will fit is confirmed?
     
    Satyr_Xavius, Jun 5, 2013
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    The GPU still uses the MXM-B slot so the interface is correct, but there are difficulties in making it work correctly beyond that. The vBIOS referenced before is going to be the determining factor as if it will be possible but there is definitely some difficulties in getting it to that point.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Jun 5, 2013
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  7. Prema

    Prema Your Freedom, Your Choice

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    It's an sBIOS issue... ;)
     
    Prema, Jun 5, 2013
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  8. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Oh now that's interesting. I would have though EC or Vbios but Sbios.... interesting.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 5, 2013
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  9. harmattan

    harmattan Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, as usual with Sagers and new video cards.

    Judging by the amount of people with p150ems and p170ems who will be looking to upgrade, I'd say you can be assured a modded bios will come -- but when is unknown.
     
    harmattan, Jun 5, 2013
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  10. jimmy2027

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    780M cost around $725 before tax, which is almost twice the amount of the 680M alone. Is it worth the upgrade or is it better off to just go for a laptop that has 680M sli? I heard the performance is only 10 to 15 percent increase.
     
    jimmy2027, Aug 8, 2013
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  11. Mighty_Benduru

    Mighty_Benduru Notebook Consultant

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    Where can you get the 680m for $300 - $400? Last I heard, the 680m is still going approximately $600. There was a guy here who damaged his 680m by accidently. He will definitely appreciate it if you can reference the place to get the 680m at such a low price.
     
    Mighty_Benduru, Aug 8, 2013
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  12. Meaker@Sager

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    Yeah the 680M has not really been replaced by a cheaper card yet (only the 780M beats it) so prices have not shifted much.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 11, 2013
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