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    Will a NVIDIA GTX980M N16E-GX-A1 8GB from a MSI laptop work on a Clevo P150sm

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by tiagoandre1990, Aug 24, 2017.

  1. tiagoandre1990

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    I'm thinking in upgrading my GTX 765m to the 980m, however I read here that it is recommended to use cards from Clevo. Will a nvidia gtx 980m taken from a MSI gt72 6qe work with a Clevo P150sm by flashing a Prema Mod BIOS?

    Thanks for the help!
     
    tiagoandre1990, Aug 24, 2017
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  2. Danishblunt

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    It will even work without flashing, I actually have a GT 72 and used the exact card (which is a 4GB version btw) in my P157SM without any issues and full performance and without touching the vBios.
     
    Danishblunt, Aug 25, 2017
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    Well I actually had asked a few months ago if the 4GB version would work and I was told no. Anyway, my model is older than yours, so that's why you didn't need to flash. I think the motherboard in mine is not compatible with the 900m series without flashing first.

    Thanks anyway!
     
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    I guess I was mistaken xD. Anyway, the seller lists the card having 8GB memory, but searching for his laptop model, all come with 4GB memory. However, his model is actually the 8 GB one.
     
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    that just means the card is probably a clevo card anyways.

    Also, I would still upgrade the BIOS with prema mod if i were you,the BIOS gives much more options, fixes problems like card not getting enough power and fan profiles.
     
    Danishblunt, Aug 25, 2017
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    Hey! I just bought the card, however I can't get access to Prema's website. Should I try and contact him to get the BIOS?

    Cheers,
    Tiago
     
    tiagoandre1990, Aug 29, 2017
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    https://ufile.io/rqf4o

    This is a GTX 980M OC edition by SLv7, it will do the trick ;)
     
    Danishblunt, Aug 29, 2017
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    Thanks so much! I'll let you know how it went.

    Cheers,
    tiago
     
    tiagoandre1990, Aug 29, 2017
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    Hey! Just installed the new card and it's working like a charm. I only used a modded .inf file for now. Is there any other advantage to use the vBIOS beyond overclocking?

    Cheers
     
    tiagoandre1990, Sep 3, 2017
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    Improved driver support sometimes.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 3, 2017
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    It will run with more stable clocks with custom vbios.
     
    Danishblunt, Sep 4, 2017
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    Do you have anything for the 870M graphics card?
     
    CyberSardinha, Nov 11, 2017
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