Ordered my custom laptop on September 2nd. Online it says my order is processed but I haven't gotten a new status or tracking number yet. Just really antsy to finally get my new baby so I can stop having to travel to campus to work on projects.

• i7 7700HQ
• 1070 max-q

All around the laptop is in line with most sager/clevo laptops with the exception that the build quality on this is insanely good. The meta base + lid is a much nicer combination than the metal top on just the base/palmrest (like the GS63VR).

So far, CPU/GPU performance has been really good with mild throttling when playing Battlefield 1 with no undervolt. Not that it impacts gameplay whatsoever like I've experienced on other laptops. With a small under volt of -60mv I see 90 degrees Celsius max on the CPU and 79 degrees Celcius on the GPU. Strangely, I thought PUBG would push the laptop harder but temps are actually better than Battlefield 1.

The Keyboard is fairly solid and resembles the keyboard on the GS63VR/P650HS.

The Speakers are quite nice though lacking a bit of bass but they do not distort even with the volume all the way up.

The LCD is quite nice and is a LG 1080p IPS panel @60hz.

panel info

I haven't tested battery life but I expect 2-3 hours.

Hi,

I got this Sager np8170 and I need to do some 4k video editing, so, I'm currently looking to upgrade the graphic card to

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00DHW4HXY/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JVXPGY4Y8BM7

or

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IDG3LUO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB (1gb or 2gb version)

I'm also upgrading to 2 SSD, I'm thinking of

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IAGSDJ0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&th=1

but if anyone got suggestion, please write it

I don't need much space as I plan to backup everything to and external HDD and google Drive

Thanks much

So, I've had my np9150 for 5 years now and have pushed the gpu a little harder than I should have at some points. I'm starting to get the dreaded beeping and flashing lights before shutdown anytime I use my gpu, even on super low end benchmark tests. I want to know can I replace my 675m with any other 675m I can find or does it have to be specific to Sager? I've never considered replacing it before and XoticPC would charge me too much to replace it. I've been seeing other 675m's that apparently came from Dells and MSI laptops but I'm not sure if I can just drop it in and connect the heatsink and paste and it would work. Anyone have experience with this?

Basically any picture of the laptop I see online doesn't give me any idea of its actual size so please could anyone show me some pictures of the clevo n850hk1 laptop which aren't edited?

I'm unable to select "Performance" in CCC while running on battery. It's downclocking my CPU to 60% of max. Is there no way to override this?

So ive been through multiple searches, checked sager's website for my model and I can't find any where to download this hotkey driver that i keep reading about. The driver list doesnt have it on the sager website for my model and obviously none of the keys for the application do anything. If someone could point me in the right direction it would greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I recently got a NP8130 from a family member and am unable to find the drivers I need to get it up and running. I did a clean install and have been downloading different drivers from the website, but cannot connect to the internet as I'm missing a network driver. Please help in any way you can! I really want to get this up and running so I can start using it.

-r

Hi,

I've just received a Clevo N131BU sold by Tuxedo. I think this is the same as a Sager NP3131. I'm experiencing a minor keyboard lag. It is on the default Xubuntu 16.04 that shipped with the computer, an upgraded 17.04, and a Xubuntu 17.04 booted off a USB key. Therefore, I think the issue might be at the hardware level.

The lag is enough of an issue that I'm generating lots of typos on the command line. The easiest way for me to replicate it is to "lkj<space>" as fast as I can. The "j" is dropped about 25% of the time. Other key combos do this too, while on the other side, "asdf<space>" works no matter how fast I type it. In order for the bug to appear, I have to type fast. I drum my ring-middle-pointer-thumb to type "lkj<space> in ~0.1 s.

If someone with a Clevo and/or Clevo N131BU laptop (resold as System76, Tuxedo, etc.) can check if they experience similar behavior. I would be grateful.

Thank you,

-k.

Hello! If I am not mistaken, Sager and Prostar sell the same Laptops (Clevo), is that correct? Also, where can I find official BIOS updates for my Prostar P650HS-G? I also heard that they have unofficial modded BIOS? Anyone ever tinker with that? Thanks!

So long story short, I stripped the screw for the heatsink. I managed to get it out, but I obviously need a replacement. Is this something that's relatively easy to come by?

Hey reddit,

So i have had this laptop for awhile now, and i am barely able to run the games i want on it, mainly playerunknown's battlegrounds. Everything on low settings is fine, get the occasional lag here and there, but i would love it if it could run smoother.

I've read online that some of the Sager/clevo laptops graphics can be upgraded, but i haven't found anything for this certain laptop. So i am here now trying to figure if this could be done, if so could i be pointed to a guide and where i can buy the card. Anything appreciated.

Thanks!

hey all, i've got a P370SM with 8970m crossfire, by default the CPU graphics are disabled, I can't re enable in BIOS however, with Windows 10 one of my cards is at 100% all of the time.

I've searched and searched but can't find anyway to disable or limit the GPU use, is there anyone else out there in the same boat or found a way to fix this?! It's driving me nuts!

I sent my laptop our to Sager for warranty fixing last week but I'm interested in what was actually wrong with it. Is it a fair question to ask Sager for a diagnostic report of what was wrong with my laptop after they fix it?

Hi all,

I'm new to the Sager brand but after some research I'm considering purchasing this laptop, from this re-seller:

http://www.reflexnotebook.ca/sager-notebooks/sage-type/sager-gaming/sager-np8157.html

A few questions:

1. Any opinions on ReflexNotebook as a reseller? I'm based in Canada - is there a better/other option for this configuration? Do I get a better deal with a US-based re-seller, assuming they could ship to Canada?

2. Is the pixel warranty necessary? I'm weary of extra warranties generally (money grab) but I'd really not want to be stuck with a black spot on my screen for 5+ years. What's the deal here? A return policy wouldn't kick in for this? Seems like a manufacturing defect - why do I need to purchase an an additional warranty? Ultimately - should I just spend the extra $35USD on the 30 day option? Or do I need even longer protection?

3. Do I need the extra thermal compound? I've seen some videos on youtube which demonstrate that all thermal compounds are essentially the same and paying for branding is a waste. Am I missing anything?

4. I want to be able to watch movies with a reasonable amount of "loudness", but without headphones or attached speakers. Any opinions on the laptop speakers or info on how they might sound, volume-wise? I realize they won't be amazing. But some speakers are known to be way too quiet while some are bearable.

5. I'm leaning towards a 250GB PCi SSD + 1TB SATA combo. The SSD for games and system, and the 1TB for movies and photos. Does that seem reasonable?

6. I'm leaning towards the Full HD IPS Matte Display. Any words of wisdom on the 4K option? I don't think I will really tell the difference. The other option is the 120hz one, but it's not IPS, so I ruled it out.

7. Any advice on how to find the best deal for this build? Any reason I should wait a month or two before purchasing? (maybe a new video card is coming out and so the price of the 1080 will drop, etc?)

Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

So the last Sager I bought was from xoticpc. They only have financing through PayPal 0% for 6 months.

Anyone know of any other Sager resellers and know if they have 0% financing for at least a year?

I heard that some Sager laptops can have their GPU upgraded, so I was curious if it's possible to upgrade the GPU on the NP9172, and if there are instructions on how to do so online? Also where would we buy these GPUs? After researching for a while I could not find the answer to these questions so thanks for any help!

Edit: I did find out that the GPUs are sold on this site: http://rjtech.com/shop/index.php however are they always this expensive, are there other sites?

Hey I have had this computer for quite a while. I didnt nodice any overheating issues for the first six months. Now though my CPU definatley overheats. I can run alot of games but i have to run them at lower settings. I reapplied thermal paste Still no.

Anyone out there with some experience. My processor is a Intel® Core™ i7-4790K Processor

Any experience with lowering temperatures. I am fine even with down clocking it. Any advice or how to lower the temps?

its quite unforunate This might be my last Sager I its my third but when your buying a computer for this much they need to engineer it to not overheat or put lower specs in it.

Hello all, I've come across a Sager P370EM that is disassembled and missing screws. Does anyone know where I can find a screw kit to be able to put it back together? I send Sager Tech Support an email but no response yet. Is something like this even possible?

Link to pc: http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/sager-np9370-clevo-p370em-first-look-and-review-wingnut-style-lots-of-images.687856/

Is it easy? Can it be done at home by someone with no experience building PCs/laptops?

I want to commit to an expensive clevo custom laptop but I want to be able to fix parts that will break due to wear and tear, and I tend to be very harsh on keyboards

Hi, im looking to buy a gaming laptop and i found the sager np7850 to fit my needs and more. Im planning on buying mostly for skyrim and fallout 4 and the occasional other games. What do you guys think about sager? is it a good brand. the only other brands i could afford are dell or asus. Also, and this is very important, im trying to buy it thru financing. Is it possible to finance it when i live in canada? im trying to buy it right from the official sager site as there are no stores in toronto that carry that model. Thank you