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    Can I replace 540m with a 4850m?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by -Maximus-, Oct 2, 2011.

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    -Maximus- Notebook Consultant

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    I have an Alienware m17 with 4850's in crossfire but I just bought an N73SV-A3 because I need sandy bridge for work, so my question is.. it possible to swap out the 540m with one of my 4850m's from my m17? The 4850m is a much better card than the 540m :/
     
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    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    no. it's soldered on the motherboard.
     
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    oh boo.. thanks!
     
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