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    *** Official Clevo P37xSM-A/Sager NP9377 owner's lounge ***

    Discussion in 'Sager/Clevo Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by Ethrem, May 22, 2014.

  1. Ethrem

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    Tried. Failed. 344 is it for now.
    Its lower... But you can overclock higher. But with a flat heatsink (good luck) you can run 4.2GHz@70W 150A. Try it stock..... Max fans fn+1... Won't happen.

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    Ethrem, Dec 26, 2014
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    Ok so I got my new laptop. It is allot bigger then I thought it would be. Its a very cool laptop :)

    BUT

    I can't tell if they sent the wrong graphics cards or not. that is they are the right cards ( Dual GTX 980M in SLI), but I think they may added 4gb versions instead of 8gb versions.

    When I run HWiNFO64 or the Nvidia CP it says I have 8GB, but when I run XTU or CPU-Z it says 4gb.
    I have the 344 drivers installed (they came with them)

    I think they only have 4gb each.

    Am I supposed to set up something with them?
     
    Last edited: Dec 26, 2014
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    Ok GPU-Z says I have 8 in each, weird
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 26, 2014
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    Is there any 120 HZ screens for this computer? I couldn't find any and I want an 120HZ... 95% glossy color gamut if possible. Is noone making any screens for this laptop?
     
    andarru, Dec 27, 2014
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  5. Meaker@Sager

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    There is no high gamut high refresh rate panel. You can still get the 120hz cable and fit the right 120hz panel yourself if you like I believe.

    Some programs don't support detecting 8gb of vram still ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 27, 2014
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    I am seriously considering this laptop Sager NP9377-S with Dual SLI 980M's. Is this the correct thread?

    Also ...

    Can you please explain to me why you choose this laptop in great detail?

    Also ...

    Can you give me a brief comparison to why you choose this laptop over these:

    1. MSI GT72 Dominator Pro
    2. GS60 Ghost Pro
    3. Sager NP8652
    4. Auros X7 Pro
    5. Anything else your were thinking about ...
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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  7. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I suggest you go to the "what notebook should I buy" thread and put in your requirements there.

    You posted machines from every corner of the gaming market and in totally different shapes and sizes.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 27, 2014
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    GarbageMan Notebook Consultant

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    I have done that and it did not work.

    All of these processors upgradeable? They are all not soldered right?

    4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710MQ Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache, 2.50GHz) [-$880.00]
    4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4810MQ Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache, 2.80GHz) [-$745.00] Back Order! (ETA: 12/30/2014)
    4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4910MQ Processor ( 8MB L3 Cache, 2.90GHz) [-$510.00]
    4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4940MX Processor Extreme Edition ( 8MB L3 Cache, 3.1GHz )

    Which one has enough power to power 980M SLI in this laptop?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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  9. Meaker@Sager

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    GM I have seen you told several times about posting multiple posts one after the other rather than editing...

    The CPU is always socketed in this model so can be swapped out for any model of the same series. Any of them will do fine at gaming, though for higher refresh rate displays the higher CPU speed can help.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 27, 2014
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  10. GarbageMan

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    Which one would you recommend for Dual SLI 980M for getting started? I don't think I want to buy the extreme right this second but knowing that I could upgrade it in the future is really nice.

    Which one is good for starting out with?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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    Edit: Some posts were deleted from the thread, and other actions taken as well, due to cross posting and rudeness. Please carry on now. Thanks again :)
     
    Dannemand, Dec 27, 2014
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    For this model the 4810mq with the ability to run 4 core 4Ghz should do the trick.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 27, 2014
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    Nice. Thank you.

    If i build it out that way the laptop is around 3700.00 dollars.

    About the same price for the high end GT72 Dominator.

    This way you get SLI 980M.

    There is no contest with 980m SLI it seems.

    Do you think it's possible to carry this laptop in a bag around campus?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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  14. Ethrem

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    My mind is pretty much blown... My desktop scores X5706 on a superclocked 780 Ti. And that's not really fair because I have a 4.7GHz chip. http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9191237

    My laptop scores X7813. http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9180862

    The fans never kick on, temps stay below 87C with no fans on (average mid 80s)... Simply amazing.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    Ethrem, Dec 27, 2014
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  15. GarbageMan

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    What is your laptop specs?

    What if you played BF4 on Ultra with no VSYNC?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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    4940MX @ 70W, 150A to run it at 4.1GHz most of the time but throttles when needed, 32GB 1600, 2x240GB msata in raid 0, two 1TB storage drives, Windows 8.1, 120hz screen, Blu-ray burner.

    Never played BF4 but I highly doubt this machine would have an issue...

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    Ethrem, Dec 27, 2014
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  17. GarbageMan

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    That's the exact way I would like to build it.

    Could you carry that around campus in a bag or would it be just to tough?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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  18. Ethrem

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    Buy a Targus XL bag for it... Its a HUGE machine. Slightly thicker than my M17xR1 was. And the power brick is huge.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    Ethrem, Dec 27, 2014
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    I wouldn't carry it around too much. The lid has some flex... Ask someone who carried it around if they've had an issue.

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    Ethrem, Dec 27, 2014
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    Ya. I might need to rethink that.
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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  21. Ethrem

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    Its plastic not steel.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    Ethrem, Dec 27, 2014
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    Well its like 8.5 lbs so ya technically could be done. lol.
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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    Anyone have experience with carry this laptop in a bag carrying it around like on a campus? Or is this over the top?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 27, 2014
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    Gentleman's. Just want to become an owner of one of this flying machine in few month ;-) Can you pls advise me about ddr memory? I remember that sbdy mentioned allready this. But please be patient....it takes two day to read this 70 pages. So.
    DDR3 Kingston HX321LS11IBK2/16 SODIMM 2133 mhz. Will it work? Or better not to try and order 1866mhz. I will need all 32 gigs as far as one of OS is 40 gigs size > :) . So yes, it's required some memory. :'( thank you.
     
    GFR, Dec 27, 2014
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    psychlopes, Dec 28, 2014
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    Wow! I love this laptop!!! The version I have is the EUROCOM X8, the review I found on this is here:
    EUROCOM X8 (Clevo P375SM) Notebook Review - NotebookCheck.net Reviews

    Though as pointed out in the first comment is the X8 by Eurocom uses the "Clevo P 377SM-A" not the "Clevo P375SM"
    Oh, and I do infact have the correct Vram in my 980's (8gb ea.) :) Yah!
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 28, 2014
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    GFR, Dec 28, 2014
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    I live in Jordan, and unfortunately it is not available there, so I will order both the laptop and bag from outside, and the shipping alone will cost a lot and it will be difficult if not impossible to return them since returning the bag will probably cost me more than its price.
     
    psychlopes, Dec 28, 2014
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  29. Ethrem

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    You need to give yourself 3 inch clearance for the machine and another 2.5 for the brick. Targus XL should work fine but since it's not steel like Alienware make sure it has room to move or you'll crack the screen.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    Alienware laptops are steel? Man. How much do they weight?
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 28, 2014
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    Any ideas for my post before(DDR3, memory, 2133)?
     
    GFR, Dec 28, 2014
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    The 3dmark benchmark program is 1.5gb's in size?
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 28, 2014
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    Yes the benchmark is fairly large. There are all the different sets of textures and it is a custom engine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2014
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  34. Ethrem

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    They aren't steel. Anodized aluminum I think... Mine weighed 15 pounds with the brick. I think the new ones changed materials.

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    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    The newer ones mix in more plastic.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2014
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    Yeah, but still the build quality is great! Was testing my R4's lid and even with the plastic, due to the metal, there is some strength in the lid.. Also I believe the AW18 is 5.5kgs and that's without the 1.5kg power adapter :)
     
    TomJGX, Dec 28, 2014
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    Awww 5.5kg is a little baby compared to the p570wm ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2014
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  38. Ethrem

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    Point remains.. I dropped my M17xR1 twice. With no damage. If I drop my P377SM-A even once, I know it's toast.

    Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
     
    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    Being lighter can help a lot with impact damage.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2014
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    Its not that much lighter lol. This machine is huge. But they should have reinforced the screen.... I can press on the plastic and warp the screen.

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    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    Man. I don't know if it would be good for campus :(
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 28, 2014
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    Its tough... Just not as much as an alienware.

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    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    But I think you make an excellent point with the fragile screen. I definitely do not want to have to worry about breaking anything.
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 28, 2014
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    Find a steel case? I don't know. I don't trust mine to carry around. Except if I have to.

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    Ethrem, Dec 28, 2014
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    I don't know if Eurocom just uses a different 120hz screen or what but I don't see or have this issue at all with this LT screen? It seems pretty sturdy to me. :confused:
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 28, 2014
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    IDK man, I sure wouldn't carry this thing around thats for sure. If you are looking for portability this is probably the last laptop you would want.
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 28, 2014
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    Hmm. Tough Decisions.
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 28, 2014
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    I bet, the thing is this beast is heavy, really heavy. And its huge. Drop it and its toast. I just can't see this thing surviving a fall. At least not without a ton of luck. Also the power brick is huge, you could wing in around over your head like a sling and slay a dragon with it lol.
     
    Shadow-Tek, Dec 29, 2014
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    ... Lol! ...
     
    GarbageMan, Dec 29, 2014
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    Should my gpu upgrade from a 970 to 980 need a different fan? It didn't come with one.
     
    dellienware owner, Dec 29, 2014
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