Posts by Turtle

From what you've described, it sounds like the USB bus runs at the speed of the slowest device connected to it. So when you connect your hi-speed hard drive along with a low-speed device, both devices run at the lower speed. This also...

Quote: Originally Posted by Damon77 Hi all...i've been following this forum for months now and this is my first post. I've got a 4780 and have a high speed cable internet connection. I've just recently tried to use...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shank2001 Don't worry about it, you will not damage anything, if your car cannot handle the load a fuse will pop, but that is it... just replace the fuse if that happens. Your laptop will...

Quote: Originally Posted by chewygoal Well, the model is the EDAC ED1150, and here is the link to its page on the manufacturer's site, but oddly enough, of all the models on there, the link to the pdf with the specs...

I have a 4780 with no overclocking and it jerks for me. I don't remember if it used to do that or not.. I just got my laptop back today after having the mobo/graphics card replaced.

Hey Chewy, On your DC adaptor, are there any specs on it like there are on the power brick? For example, wattage, volts (which is a given), amps, etc? I'm just curious what wattage it pulls so I'll know if it'll work with my car or...

That's very interesting indeed. I was under the impression that the wattage supplied by most airplanes wasn't anywhere near what almost any Sager model required. Thanks for sharing.. I might have to invest in one of those DC adaptors now..

Just a quick update for anyone who may be interested now or at any time in the future: I RMA'd the system, and Sager replaced the motherboard (and assumedly, the graphics card as well, since I think it's connected to the mobo). Just...

The 4780 is a great system for gaming. I have one and I have no complaints about it - everything runs smoothly. However, I'd recommend getting the 8790 if you're serious about gaming, because it has a slightly more modern video card (the...

Quote: Originally Posted by BDVNavy Just tried it on my 4780 with no luck. Computer shuts down before flash takes place. Sager recently emailed me the newest BIOS for the 4780 (v1.08.01s) and it included two...