Clevo M980NU / Sager NP9850 To Be Released Tonight!

[Justin@XoticPC]

Finally! The Sager NP9850 / Clevo M980NU is expected to be released tonight for Pre Order. We will have ETA's available later in the day. This new Sager is going to feature:


18.4" WUXGA 1920x1080
SLI (2048MB Total) 1024MB GTX 280's
Up to Three Hard Drive with Raid 0/1
Intel Core 2 Duo, Quad and Extreme Processors
Multi Color luminous front vent, rear vent and top cover logo

Stay tuned, we are expected to launch the later part of the day. :D:D

[robamb2002]

Thar she blows!

[robamb2002]

Hmmmm, I didn't know it was going to have the multi light show to!

[shadow]

same as the alienware "All powerful"

[robamb2002]

same as the alienware "All powerful"

not quite, this is a 18" with 3 hard drives. The "all powerful" is 17" with 2 hard drives.

I'm sure there are a few other differences that we will hear about, but basically the all powerful isn't all that powerful anymore :p

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

same as the alienware "All powerful"

not quite, this is a 18" with 3 hard drives. The "all powerful" is 17" with 2 hard drives.

I'm sure there are a few other differences that we will hear about, but basically the all powerful isn't all that powerful anymore :p

Now the 18.4" Sager 9850 is "More powerful":eeek2::wideeyed:

[DrewB]

Sounds a little too powerful! :D

[shadow]

there's no such thing as too powerful

[Woody]

I assume this is using mobile processors? It should be a fantastic gaming machine and will rival some high end desktops when it comes to game performance.

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

I assume this is using mobile processors? It should be a fantastic gaming machine and will rival some high end desktops when it comes to game performance.

The Sager np9850 will be using the mobile CPU's. You can view this model here (http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9850-built-clevo-m980nu-gaming-laptop-order-p-2586.html). Feel free to email me with any questions.

[Woody]

Very nice....it's a little heavier and a little wider than the 9280 but a little thinner.

One of the options is the popular Targus 17" notebook carrying case. At about one and three quarters inch wider it will be snug in that case but looking at mine it should fit.

It's going to grab every 3D gaming performance crown there is, no doubt about that. Except for maybe some older non SLI capable titles but who cares about those right?

[robamb2002]

One of the options is the popular Targus 17" notebook carrying case. At about one and three quarters inch wider it will be snug in that case but looking at mine it should fit.

It's going to grab every 3D gaming performance crown there is, no doubt about that. Except for maybe some older non SLI capable titles but who cares about those right?

I was wondering about the Targus case. It seems a bit misleading.

As for the crown, I don't doubt it will take the crown. I can't wait to see this monster benchmarked and tested real world!

[BloodLust22]

I would be a little more excited about this if they where releasing this with the i7's. The Core 2's are going extinct, why release such a nicely spec'd notebook with yesterdays processors?

[Justin@XoticPC]

I see your point, however these are the latest Intel Processors. The i7 is a Desktop Processor that is traditionally only available for Desktop Computers. (That is until Clevo came into the mix :p). As for Mobile (Laptop) CPU's these are the latest and greatest.

[Woody]

Yeah, I noticed that too. Who knows when Intel will release mobile versions of the i7 but it's not going to be this summer so the 9280 and the older 9262 (and equivalents) are still going to be the only mobile systems with desktop processors but clearly installing two 280M GPUs in the 9280 was not feasible or I'm sure Clevo would have done it.

As we've discussed in other threads when it comes to gaming having high end dual graphics cards will trump a faster CPU most of the time but I still don't think it would be worth configuring this system with anything less than the fastest dual or quad core processors. You will need a fast CPU to balance the power of these dual graphics cards. But fortunately upgrading to a 2.8GHz CPU in this new system isn't all that expensive over the base price. It's going to be a good value at the listed prices.

As for me I wouldn't consider this a viable replacement for my 9262 simply because at this point gaming is still only a small percentage of my overall needs and I really like the fast desktop CPU in my current system. And I'm sure the 9280 will still give this thing a good run for it's money at equivalent price points but when configured with SLI this thing is simply going to dominate the 3D benchmarks.

[Hanzo]

Well I pre-ordered one and I can't wait to get it. The back panel LCD skin is gonna rock hard. :cool:

[fault]

God and i thought my NP8662 was cool. So jealous

[Woody]

God and i thought my NP8662 was cool. So jealous

Your NP8662 is still cool! :-)

[fallenxlionheart]

that just blew my np9280 away... :(

[redman68]

that just blew my np9280 away... :(

Until Sager can meet their demand and fill orders for the np9280, an IBM AT will blow it away.

[Hanzo]

Does anyone know what the Power Supply rating be will be on this?

Perhaps 230 watts+?

[zn3zman]

Seeing this announcement made my day - just need to save up a bit to get it. Kinda bummed it won't have the i7, though.

[El Mago]

Yep, an i7 would have been so sweet, but wondering if the stock cooling for the cpu will allow the QX9300 Extreme quad to be cranked up over 3 GHz :D...now that would be one crazy quad cpu in there and may forgive for not having the i7

[El Mago]

If the cooling in the NP9850 is adequate for overclocking the QX9300 Quad Extreme to at least 3 GHz, that would be sweet and forgive for not having an i7 in there.

[fallenxlionheart]

i wouldnt get your hopes up of the stock cooling being enough...

[EGB]

Will the NP9850 be offered as a barebone?

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

Will the NP9850 be offered as a barebone?

I'm sorry, it wouldn't be possible to purchase a barebone version of this notebook. You can, however, purchase this model excluding the HDD or RAM. If you'd like additional information on this, please send me an email. :)

[EGB]

I'm sorry, it wouldn't be possible to purchase a barebone version of this notebook. You can, however, purchase this model excluding the HDD or RAM. If you'd like additional information on this, please send me an email. :)

What about the 260m or 4870s for this?

[bargegod]

ok so heres a dumb question, and im probably wrong on this but why on the 9850 do they offer 1.3Ghz RAM(1333Mhz), but ALL the processors are only 1.06Ghz(1066Mhz)? the RAM front side bus will only run as fast as the slowest fsb speed on the notebook right? at least old school ways it did i thought...

[Woody]

ok so heres a dumb question, and im probably wrong on this but why on the 9850 do they offer 1.3Ghz RAM(1333Mhz), but ALL the processors are only 1.06Ghz(1066Mhz)? the RAM front side bus will only run as fast as the slowest fsb speed on the notebook right? at least old school ways it did i thought...

No, the RAM runs at a separate frequency than the FSB. A memory divider sets the RAM speed based on a ratio to the speed of the FSB. Memory speed determines the maximum theoretical bandwidth the RAM can sustain but in reality the effect on overall computer speed is mostly negligible.

[fallenxlionheart]

if it is mostly negligble why bother making ram speed any faster

[bbw90]

any word if it got delay or is still on track for mid july?
Any specific date for mid july?

[Woody]

if it is mostly negligble why bother making ram speed any faster

Well the speed of the RAM should be matched somewhat to the speed of your CPU for an overall balanced system so that you're not bottlenecked by the RAM. Really slow RAM could noticeably bottleneck your computer but having really fast RAM won't give you a significant speed boost in most applications.

ok so heres a dumb question, and im probably wrong on this but why on the 9850 do they offer 1.3Ghz RAM(1333Mhz), but ALL the processors are only 1.06Ghz(1066Mhz)?

1066MHz is by far the most mainstream DDR3 RAM speed in notebooks these days and bumping up to 1333MHz costs a lot more money so it's not really worth it since any performance gains are typically negligible. This leads me to think maybe the memory options offered on the customization page for the 9850 by XoticPC are actually a typo. Anyone care to comment?

There are actually performance advantages to running an even memory divider in some systems (where the RAM speed exactly matches the FSB speed) but on Intel chipsets this effect also is very small.

[keptfireball]

any news on when this laptop will start to ship?

Gentech Pc quoted me the week of July 13 and i want to know if that is the same for xotic PC.

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

The current ETA for the Sager np9850 is mid July, however, there's a chance that ETA may be pushed back by Sager. Once we have more information we will post it online under the detailed specs for this model.

[fallenxlionheart]

Woody thank you for the information about RAM speeds +rep

[un5killed]

Is there any info on the display quality?

[El Mago]

What is anyone's thoughts on a blu-ray drive (reading only) in your lappy?

I didn't order one for my NP9850 as I figure I don't care to watch any movies on a laptop. However, I was reading a magazine article on the upcoming id's game, RAGE, and it mentioned that the game may have to be release in blu-ray as they can't seem to be able to "properly break it up" in a 3 DVD set as first thought due to the massive outdoor environments in the game.

Will future games require the high storage capacity of blu-ray for proper distribution? If so, I may have to change my choice of drive

[Waylayer]

When will this be available? (not pre-order)

[coldcase]

I was told this week on the phone that Sager is still figuring out the stuttering issue they have and will not release it until it's perfect...so it could be anyday but no final ETA could be given to me.

[Waylayer]

Will this most likely be available before sept. 15th? What's the problem Xotic is facing with this computer?

[El Mago]

Already sent my cancellation request. Will hold onto the cash till a comparable or better gaming laptop is available and ready for shipping...no more preorders for me.
P.S. definitely no AW

[coldcase]

Will this most likely be available before sept. 15th? What's the problem Xotic is facing with this computer?


One post above you ;)....Sager are the ones not releasing it.

http://www.xoticpcforums.com/showpost.php?p=18667&postcount=40

[Waylayer]

Sorry, I miss read it. Thanks for pointing that out.:smile2:

Will this most likely be available before sept. 15th? What's the problem Sager is facing with this computer?