[rickss69]

Purchased online, not a stocked item in store...not sure what the return policy is atm.

Btw, the "Turbo" overclock function has never worked regardless of OS, Speedstep enabled or disabled. I agree that with the hardware in this laptop it should be a performer, but it is hamstrung by the buggy OS, inability to refresh drivers and poor software support.

If I consider another laptop in the future it will likely not be a stock model. I would like to see some bios screens of a Clevo model and personally talk to someone from a vendor such as Xotic PC before buying anything else. They offer all OS combinations including a "no OS" option, so they clearly have their units sorted out when it comes to driver compatibility.

EDIT: Just went online to find the return policy and found it conflicting. All info points to no problem by mail, but when I tried to submit a request it kept coming up "item not eligible for return" lol. I seriously doubt that...sent them an email for advice and awaiting reply.

[rickss69]

Finally managed to get 3DMarkVantage to run in Win 8 without glitching. Still no Turbo cpu and MSI video card overclocking utility refuses to open. I have removed all data and this one is going back in the box...leaving my home one way or another.

[Witchdoctor]

Good luck man ........

Hope it works out, too much cash to throw away for sure

[Splave]

damn shitty score too lame

[DOM]

Originally Posted by Splave

damn shitty score too lame

from the 5 on vantage on the bot his 4th

[Witchdoctor]

His was at stock clocks though, probably has more in the tank

I typically start the bench and trow the lappy in the freezer while it runs ...........

[rickss69]

Good news - Walmart.com replied to my email and said the reason for the return submission error was because the laptop is flagged as hazardous for shipping by mail (battery). Stated I could take it to a store and be processed there...only a fifteen day window so I'm hustling it to the store this morning.

[DOM]

Rape it before taking it back LOL

I know most of the time the turbo only works at the highest clock at one thread apps

Have you tried running super pi ?

[rickss69]

Badabing, Badaboom!



Walmart and Paypal FTW - No questions asked and zero hassle...for some reason they could not credit back to Paypal so I had to accept $100 bills. Ratspit... Even got tax back, maybe out $12 when all is said and done.

[Kal-EL]

Originally Posted by rickss69

Badabing, Badaboom!



Walmart and Paypal FTW - No questions asked and zero hassle...for some reason they could not credit back to Paypal so I had to accept $100 bills. Ratspit... Even got tax back, maybe out $12 when all is said and done.

Hmmm, once upon a time half of that would have been donated to http://clubfemmenu.com/