What Chipset in Ultranote V (with an i7 8550u CPU)?
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Thx for answering
That is strange though Intel hasn't listed the 8550u on its compatible processors page for this chipset. But then according to Intel my Graphics chip is a UHD 620 but PC specialist have it listed as an HD 620 (which is an older one & according to intel not compatible).
I'm confuzzled
Oussebon
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UHD is Intel renaming HD to get the word Ultra in there since everything is now about 4k, right?
PCS's configuration description has caused a little confusion with the name before (see: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/foru...traNote-Series&p=423719&viewfull=1#post423719 )
But even if PCS missed a letter off, it's still a very similar thing (HD/UHD) and obviously you have UHD 620 because that's just what that CPU has integrated onto it:
I've no idea why Intel don't list it as a compatible part.
The 8000 ULV CPUs were Kaby Lake Refresh, not coffee lake, so they didn't have the new and 'essential' 300 series chipsets launched with them.
And Intel's HM370 chipset launched in mid 2018 with the 6-core H series CPUs.
I don't know 100% it's that chipset, it's just what other vendors of that clevo chassis listed on their site and it's either that or HM170, but I'd have assumed HM175 as that came out when Kaby Lake R did and that's what most people list the chass as having
PCS's configuration description has caused a little confusion with the name before (see: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/foru...traNote-Series&p=423719&viewfull=1#post423719 )
But even if PCS missed a letter off, it's still a very similar thing (HD/UHD) and obviously you have UHD 620 because that's just what that CPU has integrated onto it:
I've no idea why Intel don't list it as a compatible part.
The 8000 ULV CPUs were Kaby Lake Refresh, not coffee lake, so they didn't have the new and 'essential' 300 series chipsets launched with them.
And Intel's HM370 chipset launched in mid 2018 with the 6-core H series CPUs.
I don't know 100% it's that chipset, it's just what other vendors of that clevo chassis listed on their site and it's either that or HM170, but I'd have assumed HM175 as that came out when Kaby Lake R did and that's what most people list the chass as having
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UHD is Intel renaming HD to get the word Ultra in there since everything is now about 4k, right?
PCS's configuration description has caused a little confusion with the name before (see: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/foru...traNote-Series&p=423719&viewfull=1#post423719 )
But even if PCS missed a letter off, it's still a very similar thing (HD/UHD) and obviously you have UHD 620 because that's just what that CPU has integrated onto it:
I've no idea why Intel don't list it as a compatible part.
The 8000 ULV CPUs were Kaby Lake Refresh, not coffee lake, so they didn't have the new and 'essential' 300 series chipsets launched with them.
And Intel's HM370 chipset launched in mid 2018 with the 6-core H series CPUs.
I don't know 100% it's that chipset, it's just what other vendors of that clevo chassis listed on their site and it's either that or HM170, but I'd have assumed HM175 as that came out when Kaby Lake R did and that's what most people list the chass as having
I just spoke to PCSpecialist & this chap was really good. He immediately knew where to find the chipset it is on page 56 of the service manual. And it is HM175 so you were right. And the GPU chip is incorrect it is UHD 620 not HD 620 as written in my order specifications.
Oussebon
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The service manuals do list the chipsets (obvs) but sadly they're not as easily googleable as they used to be.
You should flag up with PCS the configurator listing on the onboard graphics as people do take issue with it or get confused by it from time to time (as linked above)
You should flag up with PCS the configurator listing on the onboard graphics as people do take issue with it or get confused by it from time to time (as linked above)
I did they say it is cpu dependent. But this is on my order page so I think that is a bit ridiculous. It should be accurate there.The service manuals do list the chipsets (obvs) but sadly they're not as easily googleable as they used to be.
You should flag up with PCS the configurator listing on the onboard graphics as people do take issue with it or get confused by it from time to time (as linked above)
I haven't received the laptop yet. Because Windows 1984 is not going on any system I own. Just no! So Win 7 it is!
Oussebon
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The hardware isn't meant to run Windows 7 so finding appropriate drivers will be hard or not possible.
If you're set on Win 7, your best bet will probably be to install Windows 7 and let is try to find the right drivers.
Alternatively you can put Linux on the laptop. Or just adjust Windows 10's settings such that you control the features you're not happy with.
Putting an old OS that might lack appropriate drivers and that will stop getting security updates in 1 year is probably not the right play.
If you're set on Win 7, your best bet will probably be to install Windows 7 and let is try to find the right drivers.
Alternatively you can put Linux on the laptop. Or just adjust Windows 10's settings such that you control the features you're not happy with.
Putting an old OS that might lack appropriate drivers and that will stop getting security updates in 1 year is probably not the right play.
It is absolutely the "right play" for me & I am well aware of all the things you have mentioned.
Apart from the bit about letting Windows 7 find the drivers. Because you seemed intent on downloading all kinds of random things from the net meant for other systems and installing them
I never said that I wouldn't be doing that first. You just assumed that because I'm preparing for all eventualities that I must not be bothering to let Windows do it's thing.
Oussebon
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You said you were sourcing drivers which in this case actually means downloading random things not meant for your system. If Windows fails at doing its thing, you still shouldn't do that
You shouldn't let Windows do that first; you should let Windows do that, full stop. And admit defeat if it doesn't work.
So my point stands.
You shouldn't let Windows do that first; you should let Windows do that, full stop. And admit defeat if it doesn't work.
So my point stands.