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    gpu for sager 8150

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by trvelbug, Jul 10, 2015.

  1. trvelbug

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    my sager 8150's 485m burned out.
    im looking for cheaper alternatives to the 485m as a replacement card. hoping to get some input on what gpu's that chgeaper than the 485m will work with my laptop.
     
    trvelbug, Jul 10, 2015
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    @trvelbug I would suggest replacing your GPU with same model unless your looking into upgrading. It is the easiest option!
    Price wise I don't think they cost alot now however finding it might be an issue as it is a relatively old GPU.

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    haXBOXpro, Jul 10, 2015
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    I think the lowest card you can put in there is the 460M.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 10, 2015
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    This is the cheapest option that will work yes, just some slight thermal pad arrangement needed.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 10, 2015
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    Well I myself just got a 7970m for only $120 AUD shipped fully working with a heatsink too off eBay. As I didnt feel like pulling one of the 680s from my p370

    It works perfectly fine in the p150HM, so maybe have a look around for second hand ones? I know there are some pretty good deals on the 6XX series from nVidia.
     
    Newbie_NS810, Jul 13, 2015
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    The only issue with the 7970M is getting the right revision (1.2) and vbios on there.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 13, 2015
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    Aha true. Either way there are plenty of good cheap alternatives. Rather unfortunate that p150hm cant use integrated, then again, in some situations its a good thing.
     
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  8. Meaker@Sager

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    I think with the 7970M most people considered that a good thing ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 13, 2015
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    Ahh damn you caught me ;b
     
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    what kind of thermal arrangement? is this easily done?
     
    trvelbug, Jul 14, 2015
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    Mostly going to be moving where the thermal pads are to some extent. It is very easy.
     
    Newbie_NS810, Jul 14, 2015
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  12. Meaker@Sager

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    Yes you just line them up to the new parts, it does not need to be super perfect, just don't overlap anything and be delicate with them.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 14, 2015
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