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    Where to buy Nvidia 980M kit for Clevo at best price?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by VMT8, Dec 7, 2015.

  1. VMT8

    VMT8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Sager NP9150 with the Nvidia 680M

    Looking to upgrade to the Nvidia 980M
    Planning to buy the full install kit

    Where can I buy it online with the best price? Thank you
     
    VMT8, Dec 7, 2015
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    We offer it under our accessories :) you can also ask us for a heatsink while ordering.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 7, 2015
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  3. Jakamo5

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    If you would, please post here what price you were able to get it for when all is said and done. I'm curious if it will be cheap enough where it is really worth installing on your own.
     
    Jakamo5, Dec 8, 2015
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  4. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    I mean, it's a damn good card - it's not going to be cheap. You get what you pay for.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Dec 8, 2015
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    Right.., I'm saying I'm wondering if the difference between aftermarket cost versus cost from reseller during customization will justify buying it aftermarket, rather than just having it installed as part of the customization from reseller.
     
    Jakamo5, Dec 8, 2015
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  6. aarpcard

    aarpcard Notebook Deity

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    When I upgraded to dual GTX 970m's each card was slightly more expensive (~$50) then if I configured the machine with them when I bought it new.
     
    aarpcard, Dec 8, 2015
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  7. Meaker@Sager

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    The 980m will be a fair bit more by itself, it always commands a premium to be top. Getting it at config should be best by a bit.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 8, 2015
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    Right, upgrade price at the time of building usually includes a small discount. A standalone purchase is almost always more, unless buying the card used/reworked.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 10, 2015
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