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    XMG U700 Laptop unofficial GPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Dark_Ansem, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. Dark_Ansem

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    It's been a long thread, I've dallied since february around this idea, I have to take a decision dammit!
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 18, 2013
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    I'm talking with upgrademonkey, they say I can upgrade up to 780M. I wonder if that is true.

    on an easier note, how much RAM can this laptop (AKA clevo x7200) handle? and where do I put it?
    EDIT: is there a specific brand/ram type that you recommend?
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 22, 2013
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    Well, no one knows for sure right now. At least I don´t know anyone who tried it.
    But maybe you´ll be the first! :D
    Talk to upgrademonkey, if they´ll take the card back if it doesn´t work, then you don´t have nothing to lose ;).

    24GB should be the Limit (3x 8 GB). I use corsair, but I can´t say how much difference any other brand would make.
     
    Tirenz, Nov 22, 2013
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    they say I do this by "unlocking" the BIOS, no idea what that means.
    I'm asking for a second opinion someone else tho :p

    Corsair huh? I can buy it on amazon...
    any specific model of corsair that you recommend/use?
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 22, 2013
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    There is an unlocked Version of the BIOS, I use it myself:
    Clevo x7200 / Sager NP7280 BIOS MODS With Unlocked Overclocking Options

    But as far as I know it has nothing to do with it. I can use a "normal" Sager oder Clevo BIOS, too, and my 680m is still working in the laptop. With the unlocked BIOS I can overclock my CPU and have a lot more options to choose...
    If a modded BIOS is needed, I think someone has to write it...

    Sorry, I forgot what specific model I use right now, it´s been quite a while, I will look into this later.
     
    Tirenz, Nov 22, 2013
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    thanks for the RAM advice.
    I'm trying to speak with monkey but they tend to be very scarce with their answers.

    also, the instructions sent state the the clevo can support only up to 12gb of ram, and only via 2048 cards. how is that possible, considering that there are 3 sockets?
    BIOS version: 6.00 (2011)
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 23, 2013
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    I don't know, 12GB would suggest 3x4GB modules.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 23, 2013
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    agreed. it's the clevo manual which is a bit odd.
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 23, 2013
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    Probably a misprint then.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 23, 2013
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    I hope it is. @Tirenz, can you shed some light on this matter?
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 23, 2013
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    Well it has to be, there are only 3 slots so it should say the max they have tested is 3x4GB since that was all that was available when the system was released.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 23, 2013
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    other than laptopmonkey who else sells laptop GPUs?

    how do I know if my CPU is healthy?
     
    Dark_Ansem, Nov 29, 2013
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    apparently also series 800M is out. has someone already tried it?
     
    Dark_Ansem, Feb 11, 2014
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