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    What componets of the Sager NP5793 are upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Cra0731, May 16, 2008.

  1. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am interested in RAM, Proccesors, HDD and exacty how is that some graphics cards can be upgraded while others cant.
     
    Cra0731, May 16, 2008
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    RAM - yup, to 4GB
    Proc - yup, within reason, and depending on what you start with
    HDD - yup
    GPU - yup, up to the 8800M, beyond that - that's subject to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle; i.e., it is in principle unknowable until anything beyond the 8800M becomes available.

    Why can some be upgraded? Because they were designed to be. Most laptop GPUs are, in essence, welded to the system they come in, and for all practical purposes cannot be removed; a few, like the 9262 and 5793, have been designed so that the GPU can be disconnected from the mobo and removed entirely from the notebook.
     
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Shyster said everything well.As of 9800GTX speculations remain though I doubt if it would be worth it.
     
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    everything are upgradeable on this beast!
     
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  5. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lets say I start with a T8100 could I upgrade to a X9000? For the Sager NP5793 are all GPU upgradeable or only certain ones?
     
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    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Yes you could. Dont know why you would want to though, they cost a lot externally
     
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    is it worth upgrading from 667htz ram to 800htz ram on a sager 5792 with a t7700? if so what ram do u recommend... can u link?

    and why is it better?
     
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  8. Nirvana

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    Santa Rosa platform: RAM supported for DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 SO-DIMM.
     
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    The RAM is 667, but my overclocked FSB has them running at 750 with complete stabiblity...
     
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  10. Vedya

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    No it is not worth it.

    Arent you selling it?
     
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  11. ms500

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    RAM, CPU, HDD, Graphics card, Optical Drive.
     
    ms500, May 17, 2008
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  12. eleron911

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    Fixed that for you :)
     
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  13. Gophn

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    Let me add:

    Optical Drive - yup, standard
    mini-PCI(e) slots - yup, for TV Tuner and Wireless module
     
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  14. eleron911

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    Don`t forget the Turbo Memory :)
     
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    Not sure if I would even go with "probably" - to me that means more than 50% likely.
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I didn't want to add that because I feel like its more of a downgrade... LOL. ;)

    Turbo Mem is not worth it and pretty much useless.
     
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  17. eleron911

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    Right, but if you get the TM you won`t get the internal Tv Tuner. And vice versa. So I`d consider it a "replaceable" package.
     
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    I really hope no one gets the Turbo Mem... its just a waste of space.
     
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  19. eleron911

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    Second that. But if TurboMemory 2.0 is better, I would get it,and would then consider it "upgradeable" in the true sense(ie going to a newer version of a product) since I prefer USB tv tuners.
     
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    The Clevo M570RU-U uses the latest, backwards compatible MXM format for its GPU. It will almost definitely be able to use the next 9-series GeForce, and probably the 10-series if they make one, as well as any ATi MXM cards.
     
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  21. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Are you by any chance related to this guy?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostradamus

    [​IMG]
     
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  22. ms500

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    hes saying that your just prophesizing these things without proof pretty much. Coming to your own conclusions basically.
     
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  24. eleron911

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    That`s why I provided a link :D
     
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    All the facts point to the GPU being fully upgradeable, for quite some time, since I doubt they will change the MXM format for a while.
     
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  26. eleron911

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    All the points point to upgradeability yes, but we`ve been screwed by nvidia before.
    The D901C for example cannot use the original mobo with 88M GTX SLI.
    It`s good to take everything with a grain of salt.
     
    eleron911, May 18, 2008
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