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    Upgrading g73 cpu

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by MrGamer, Oct 27, 2010.

  1. MrGamer

    MrGamer Notebook Consultant

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    Just curious what is a good processor to upgrade my g73 up to? Money isnt an issue just wondering what this can handle cooling wise.
     
    MrGamer, Oct 27, 2010
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    The i7-940XM Extreme Edition I think is currently the best CPU you can upgrade to IIRC. It's pretty pricey though...like $1000 <_<. You can find it cheaper on Ebay though, a lot cheaper.
     
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  3. MrGamer

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    wow that is expensive haha. Is it hard to install or just a matter of changing the chips?also noob Q but what is IIRC??

    Cheers.
     
    MrGamer, Oct 27, 2010
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    Well if you don't mind taking the whole machine apart then it's pretty easy to do, however it WILL void your warranty.
     
    Khaldum, Oct 27, 2010
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    If I Remember Correctly (IIRC)
     
    awisher, Oct 27, 2010
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