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That's what I've been waiting to hear. Thanks, so I should be able to o'c to 3GHz which should be plenty for anything at all (i.e. no point in getting a 3GHz stock core2duo cpu)

 

I don't know about this. I think someone on the forum once said that the setFSB actually downclocks his CPU, and he has a T9800.

I'll know soon enough because I'll be ordering a P9700 for my machine soon.

 

WOW!
That's pretty amazing squeezing a 280GTX and Qx9300.
How hard was installing the 280GTX? Did it pop right in? Any mods needed to put in the card?
All the resellers I have asked say "The QX9300 is not officially supported" so it's great to see it not only work with it but run really well.
This is why CLEVO's rule! Being able to upgrade GFX cards and CPU's.
If it's not to much of a bother can you run VANTAGE and 3DMARK06 benchmark test's.
Of all the resellers I only found 1 that has a option for Q9100. Is that a good alternative or should just spend a couple more bucks and spring for a QX9300
and install myself?

 

The hardest part about the the 280M was removing the backplate from my 9800M GTS, and putting it on my 280M.

Eurocom didn't send my A/C adapter back with it after they upgraded the motherboard, I contacted them and it's been shipped. For now, I'm on a 90W power adapter; meaning I won't have successful benchmarks using the 75W 280M until I get a proper power supply.

 

Fn Eurocom
Well hopefully you get your A/C adapter soon.
Is there a guide or thread that has more info. on installing it( 280 GTX)
What do mean by backplate? Need more details..lol
Looking forward for those benchmarks soon

 

More info about the backplate and installation can be found in this thread, specifically here.

 

hey everyone,
just wondering how my temps look. I ran 3DMark and recorded the following temps:
GPU Core Max: 75
CPU Core #0 Max: 66
CPU Core #1 Max: 72

Specs: 9800M GTS, C2D P8400

Thanks for your help!
-Aly

 

Those temps look good, What did you get in 3DMark?

 

thanks for the reply IKAS. I scored just over 8700ish I think, wasn't really looking at that. Good/bad? I really don't know lol!

 

The 9800m GTS is great in overclocking, I had some decent boost in performance when I was still using it for the m860tu.

 

What softwares do you use for overclocking the GTS?

 

Anyone having trouble plugging USB hubs into the M860(E)TU?

Ive tried switching OS everything and all I get is lag, ive tried it on several other notebooks (the hub) and it works fine with a mouse keyboard and heck all 7 ports filled

 

Nothing much. I'm not so into overvolting and all that. I just used Nvidia Systems tool, which allows overclocking. Works absolutely great with the newer drivers.

In fact, I'm still using the systems tool for overclocking the GTX 280m. It just works.

 

Where can I find those Nvidia system tools?

 

You can get it easily from nvidia.com or guru3d

 

Here you are kevin. I've never once been able to find the tools on Nvidia's site.

 

True. The only reason I'd manage to find it on Nvidia is because of google. BTW, Kevin, about the T9800 you have in your system, does it underclock, instead of overclock when using setFSB?

 

It's P9500. I haven't used setFSB, I'm using RMC for undervolting it and not underclock/overclock. By the way, what does setFSB software do?

 

It overclocks your CPU, makes it run faster for better performance but it also makes it run hotter as well.

 

Uhm, if you OC thru software do you still need to OC the RAM also?

 

No + OCing RAM is tricky and as long as you have enough.Don't even bother.
Most users just OC 2 components the CPU ans GPU.
Also most people that do that undervolt it as well.
Cut's back on the juice it needs to run making things run cooler and extending battery life.

 

I've now made it so that the 280M downclocks when in battery mode, this way I won't have to worry about the laptop shutting off when on gaming in battery mode.

I also removed the sticker from the GPU die (thanks to 000022's post in the 280M overclocking thread); which has made it so that ~80°C is the highest I've been able to get it.


All that's left now is to wait for my 120W PSU and to run some more benchmarks, and this upgrade can be called "successful".

 

thats good to know. can't wait to see those benchmarks.

 

Wooo!Hooo!
Can't wait to see what monster you have created!
Does the 280M run cooler than the old GPU (260 GTX)?
Since you have 4GB's of RAM wouldn't VISTA 64 bit be a better match for your laptop?

 

With the 260M as the cool, undemanding customer it is I doubt you'll get the 280M cooler in this machine. But that's what you get for a more powerful card and in most cases the 280M runs cool enough.

 

My 8662 has been 'In transit to the skinning facility' for over a week now
should I be worried? =(

 

Not yet but if it's a custom skin they always take a bit longer put together .

 

From XoticPC's FAQ:

http://www.xoticpc.com/faq-ip-5.html

 

Can anyone please help me in overclocking my 9800M GTS with my M860TU? Or at least provide a link for a definitive and thorough guide that explains such? Thanks.

 

Ooohhh... didnt know about the approval.
sadface.

 

I think cross-posting are against the rules. Use the search to find the threads about OCing. Should`nt be hard at all.

 

Woohoo! Finally received my np8662 yesterday, from Xoticpc. First impressions...awesome build quality, awesome service, awesome laptop...period.

About the only complaint I have is (and its a silly one, at best)....what's the deal with all the stickers on the palm rests?? A processor sticker...okay, but an HDMI sticker on the left palm rest, and another silly SRS Surround sticker above the Centrino2 sticker...ugh. Just a little pet-peeve of mine, but at least its not as bad as some of the retail laptops.

I've run a couple of benchmarks, specifically 3dmark06...a score of 10440 with stock drivers, etc, seems pretty good?

I also did some temperature monitoring over the course of a few hours, which included web-surfing and installing some software programs, office '07, etc...and hwmonitor reported my max HDD temps at 57c and my videocard max at 74c. Overall, seems pretty normal I guess. Most of the complaints I've seen with regards to hdd temp were of people complaining about the heat generated on the palm rests...etc...which doesn't bother me in the least.

Granted, I don't have much experience with benchmarking, temps, etc, but I'm more than pleased with the performance so far. I'm SO SO glad I took the time to register with these forums and thanks all for the helpful posts and info regarding this purchase!

 

I have a question for you guys who know much more about this than I do. Can I use logitech z-5500 on my TU? Which cables should/must I use and does my sound card support 5.1? Should I buy an external sound card? Which one?

I`ll be pleased for any help.

 

Went over this many many many many times in this forum.

here are some recent threads:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4970695
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=355178
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4255913
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=202845
...etc...

short answer, YES.

you will using SPDIF coaxial (3.5mm mono to RCA mono)

 

Have no idea what this means.

 

I received a brand new A/C adapter from Eurocom today, it has a built in fan.

At stock settings I get 11825 in 3DMark06.


I'll do some more benchmarks now.

 

Can someone post some thermal results and temps for Sager NP8662 (Built on Clevo M860TU), specifically one running under a P8700 and GTX 260M?

Thinking about purchasing one but scared that it might spontaneously combust on my laps...

 

read the threads that I linked... they have pics.

 

Take a look at the user review at http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=399021

 

I`ve read most of them, but I see no pictures where you see the cables from the sub to the laptop and all you need in between. The whole picture.

In all of the threads, the OP has some knowledge, I have none.

Are the RCA mono going in to the laptop, and which of the ports? Or is it the other way around?

Can someone post what you need from the sub to the laptop, step by step?

 

Congratulations on receiving your machine, those temps seem very reasonable, and your benchmarks also look standard, im guessing you have a P9600 or P9700......
Anyway enjoy the machine, its absolutely fantastic.
P/S i wasnt overly fussed on the hi-md or surround sound stickers either...would have expected a nVidia sticker tbh.....anyway i removed them.

 

Got mine yesterday!!!

Amazing laptop, perfect build, great performance, everything is great.

Only things I would change would be to add touchpad instead of buttons, and add a numberpad. Other then that, WOW! Pictures do NOT do this laptop justice whatsoever!

 

Congrats ^^ on getting your machine......where would you put the numberpad?.....i personally wouldnt want to make the keypad any smaller and i would hate to see the size of the machine getting any bigger.......

 

You will notice there is lots of room to the right and left of the keyboard on the Sager NP8662...well, the PowerPro P 15:2 makes use of that space by adding the numpad without increasing the size of the laptop.

 

Close, I actually have the T9600 2.8ghz 35w processor. I've been questioned as to why not just shell out the extra $35 bucks for the P-series but battery life really isn't a concern to me...so much as budget constraints, etc.

I was able to pull out over 2hrs of battery life last night while surfing and doing some work, so that will suffice!

 

**Update**

So I decided to do a little more stress testing on my HDD, just to see how the temps were looking.

I decided to install WoW (by dvd's disc, both expansions), update with patches, and surf a little. (anyone who plays knows installing takes a while for all of this)

HWmonitor reported a maximum 60c for my HDD. Now, I am by nature going to always ere on the side of caution...but does this temp seem okay?? I know the "Danger Zone" reported for most of these laptop harddrives is between 60-65c, so I just want to be sure.

I plan on getting a notebook cooler at some point, for those long gaming sessions specifically.

Also, I installed the Intel Matrix Storage software prior to running this bench but I didn't notice a difference from my prior install temps...but then again, maybe those weren't as stressful/long as the WoW install procedure...

Any thoughts, suggestions, etc?

 

60c is fine for that hard drive...it is within range.

 

Yeap im getting about the same timeframe out of my battery as well.
Those temps seem fine ive had it go alittle higher and didnt get sny performance decrease, but since installing the intel matrix drivers havent had it go past 60degrees, im happy with those temps to be honest.
Where is the heat sensor located on this machine?

 

I get 1.5 hours of battery life while watching a 1080P movie, in powersaver mode. I think that's pretty good.

 

My laptop is officially on its way!
According to UPS it will be here Wednesday =]

I plan on writing a full review once it arrives (with tons of pics), and I ordered mine with a custom skin.