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    Asus G60vx Upgrades Or new laptop?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by 31Bravo, May 16, 2010.

  1. 31Bravo

    31Bravo Notebook Guru

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    Well i'll be playing alot of games over the summer before i leave for basic. Shall i keep my G60vx upgrade it a bit? Or sell my G60 and buy a newer asus?
     
    31Bravo, May 16, 2010
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    p8700? Second HD? What else can be done to make this thing run better?
     
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    asdad123 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just OC your proc a little and your computer will run most of the new games on Max/High.
    The G60vx is a great gaming laptop and should last you for a while with the GTX260m.
     
    asdad123, May 16, 2010
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    yeah the OC ability is great but i run another monitor out of my laptop.
     
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    Just upgrade to a new CPU (T9900 for me :eek: ) and unleash the fury!
    While the stock CPU OC's fine, i get mine up to 3.5Ghz and it flies in this laptop.
    Other thing you might want to upgrade is to a SSD if you really want to go all out. Thats my next step, it's not really needed, stock HDD is fine.
    I figure with my CPU upgrade and the 260M GTX combo it will be able to game for at least 2 more years without having to run into any problems.
     
    IKAS V, May 17, 2010
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    Haha very nice!! It is a great laptop but it could use a new core!! i wish i could toss a quad in here >.< but the T9900 is best that can be done. And yeah when i OC the 260 its great!! like 30fps Crysis Ultra with no OC cpu! And i wish i could get a new cover for it i just cant mesh with the blue one.
     
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    ASUS needs to fire the Anime losers who designed this laptop it looks like an 80's cartoon prop. Great computer, but well worth some sanding and painting ;)
     
    paperbag846, May 17, 2010
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    I know it makes me want to smack my face with it! I look like I'm 10 at any meeting.
     
    31Bravo, May 17, 2010
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    Do both the P and T CPU's Fit into this?
     
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    Yes they do!
    The lid does look unique.lol
    Not a big fan but I got used to it,everytime I take it out I just open the lid as quick as I can.
    Screw it it doesn't really bother me knowing what a great laptop it is.
     
    IKAS V, May 17, 2010
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    One of the main reasons why I got the G51vx instead lol
     
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    If you want to get a proc, just look around on ebay.
    I got a new OEM t9600 for $200 shipped. Theres a bunch under 200 too but I chose to pay a little extra for a seller with great ratings.
    It arrived today. Cant wait to throw it in after school :D
     
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    Ahaha yeah but it kills me inside to look at it i want 2 steal a 51vx's lid lol! And yeah getting a new proc! :p
     
    31Bravo, May 17, 2010
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