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    p775tm1-g question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Hollo321, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. Hollo321

    Hollo321 Notebook Guru

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    hello i have an older p775tm1-g with 8700k and 1060. Can i simply swap out the gpu for rtx 2000 series mxm card?
     
    Hollo321, Nov 17, 2020
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    hey Hollo321, technically yes you can, but your going to have to replace the heatsink assembly as well. i know RJTech sells a complete setup but its pricey. i THINK you can also pickup an upgrade kit from Sager too. (don't quote me on that though).
     
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    cool thanks, so also new heatsink as well for it. After replacing the hardware, do you know if need any kind of bios/firmware mod? I have regular nonpremo bios
     
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    that im not sure of. might want to check with some of the peeps here that are a bit more knowledgeable than i am.
     
    zacwhite15, Nov 17, 2020
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    You need to have the latest BIOS. I think last version is 1.07.XX.
    After you have the new heatsink and card you need to clear drivers with DDU and do CMOS reset.
     
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    thanks!
     
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    It got the newer cards so the official BIOS does mean you don't need the modified drivers.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 17, 2020
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    Where would a fellow clevo owner get a new mxm rtx vga module for adequate price, by the way?

    Any recommendations?
     
    rzrwolf, Nov 28, 2020
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    Well they are not officially sold for consumers but there are some outlets like RJtech, ebay and the members market on here.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2020
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    @skandal u might happen to know how to do the bios update ? i cant seem to figure it out xD. thanks in advance !
     
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  11. Meaker@Sager

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    Usually the reseller will include a guide with it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 20, 2021
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    This ^

    Contact your reseller and see if they can provide it for you.
     
    skandal, Jan 21, 2021
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  13. Meaker@Sager

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    I've only flashed Prema files for some time, been a while since I did an OEM update on my own machine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 21, 2021
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