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    question about overclocking / warranty

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Nodl, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. Nodl

    Nodl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I have a sager np8265sm, 4800q, 770m

    I was pretty underwhelmed with the 770m after a few benches (5300 base 3dmark11).

    Then i realized that it is clocked down quite a bit by the sager bios (862 total with boost)

    If i overclock it, it will my warranty be shot? i guess ill have to talk to supplier
     
    Nodl, Aug 21, 2013
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    it totally depends on supplier. some say yay and some say nay.
    as yove already oc'd and things might still be ok but if you do have to send it in one day then your supplier will be able to tell if youve oc'd or not.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 21, 2013
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  3. smellon

    smellon Notebook Evangelist

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    How would they be able to check?

    If you flashed a custom vbios, I would think so, but if you just did a software OC, I don't think they'd be able to check?
     
    smellon, Aug 21, 2013
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  4. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    I can't speak for everyone but generally it's not promoted (unless the supplier offers it in house). There is a rather painstaking way to check, yet it's tedious and doubtful that any RMA department/tech will go through it.

    If the firmware allows for it, you shouldn't have any issues with OC'ing and warranty; if you modify the BIOS or vBIOS to accomplish it, then it's likely to void your coverage. As you said: check with your supplier for specifics. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 21, 2013
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  5. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    For us overclocking does not void the warranty however any damage caused by doing so is not covered. Just be careful if you decide to, baby steps.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 21, 2013
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  6. smellon

    smellon Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I remember when I had my Asus G53, someone tried to OC their 460M to 1Ghz and fried their card lol.
     
    smellon, Aug 21, 2013
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  7. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Ouch, notebook video cards arent cheap by any means either.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 22, 2013
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  8. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    That's anything notebook specific usually though :/ Always baby steps unless you know the hardware very well.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 22, 2013
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