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    some help needed with clevo 370sm-a

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by kevin_172, Dec 24, 2014.

  1. kevin_172

    kevin_172 Notebook Consultant

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    So I have a 370sm-a and im running 2x gtx 980m. now I know the single power supply wont cut it when it comes to overclocking the system.

    im in the uk and I cant find anywhere that sells the clevo power box so I can run dual psu. so question is dose anyone know anywhere that will sell this and ship out to the uk?

    thanks for your help all
     
    kevin_172, Dec 24, 2014
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    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends on what kind of overclocking you need to do... I'm able to run +208MHz on core, +500MHz on memory and +300MHz on CPU without running out of power in the setup in my configuration... and your 980Ms will draw a *LOT* less power than my 780Ms.

    As for the adapter... MrDJ gave a decent answer. I would also say RJTech could be a place to look, as well as you could try calling Mythlogic or Eurocom and seeing if they'll sell you the part. I'm assuming all you'd need is a UK power cord for it if you buy from america, which shouldn't be too hard to find.
     
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    kevin_172 Notebook Consultant

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    Will have to ring around some of the places in the USA it seems.

    Will give clevoweb a call in the new year and see what they can do. PC specialist won't help.

    D2 I was speaking to jokness and he says the standard vbios Struggles with just standard clocks on 980m sli. I have run the cards at +135 core and 150 mem. Core bounces all over the place and that is the max mem clock I have had it dose black screen on that sometimes though... Supposedly it runs 104w on the cards when it needs to run 150/150 to support the cards. Before I go custom vbios I want to have everything in place
     
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    The stock vBIOS is broken, but for other reasons XD. The 330W has a decent amount of power for it, don't worry.
     
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    Over kill is fun though...
     
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    Yes it is. You have no idea of my plans for this thing. MY PLANS.....
     
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    kevin_172 Notebook Consultant

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    You going 980s d2?
     
    kevin_172, Dec 25, 2014
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    Yes it's my beast that really needs the two, i've seen over 600W from the wall :D
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 25, 2014
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    Here at the bottom of the power supply you have one or two + converter:thumbsup:
    CEG 17,3 CLEVO P370SM-A
     
    CzarnyMax, Dec 25, 2014
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  11. kevin_172

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    I have the laptop already. Hope somewhere will sort me out
     
    kevin_172, Dec 25, 2014
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    I want:

    4930MX (or at LEAST 4910MQ)
    2 x 980M
    2 x 8GB DDR3 2133MHz (or 4 x 8GB... maybe... though 16 is enough for me)
    8970M master GPU heatsink (will lap)
    P370EM CPU heatsink (will lap)
    P370EM slave GPU heatsink (will lap)
    CLU thermal paste for CPU
    Notepal U3 cooler to mod for maybe a little extra cooling with 120MM case fans
    Larger/Faster/Better SSDs for PC. Wouldn't even mind getting rid of HDDs on the whole (this is secondary and not part of the main upgrades listed above).
     
    D2 Ultima, Dec 25, 2014
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  13. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Contact Hidevolution.. I don't know if they have this particular part but if they do, importing to the UK will be much cheaper as their shipping+taxes includes all customs charges so you don't have to pay anything when it's shipped here.. it's much less then what the UK customs charge.. Saved a good 100 quid compared to Eurocom when getting 970M upgrade kit due to their customs arrangements :)
     
    TomJGX, Dec 25, 2014
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