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    G50VT-X5 Upgrades....

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by eltonsl, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. eltonsl

    eltonsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've spent hours on the forum reading all about this machine, but still can't come up with an answer that satisfys me.... So i ask you guys to simplify and advise me on CPU upgrades, and a GPU would be nice but i haven't found anybody that have done it....

    So far my X5 has 6GB Ram and an SSD drive, Wich seems to make quite a diference fo my use (COD's and AutoCad projects).

    Any help is apreciated....

    Thanks
     
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  2. Cheeseman

    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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    Will you can upgrade the CPU to a X9100 or T9900 without any issues other than voiding your warranty. This would significatly improve your AutoCAD experience. Now if you're lucky and can spot a ASUS Geforce GTX 260M around you can upgrade the GPU as well (FYI a few people have already done this). If you have any use for Bluetooth you can buy the internal card and add it, but will require you to stip apart the laptop to install it.
     
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  3. Duct Tape Dude

    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    A word of caution on the GPU swap to a 260M: it runs hotter than the 9800m. You'll need to do some sort of cooling mod to compensate or find a G51 fan.
     
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  4. eltonsl

    eltonsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good stuff.... :)
    Thanks for the replys, will be on look for some deals on those items.
    (Edit: Any experience with the chinese processors from eBay?)
    Thanks
     
    eltonsl, Dec 9, 2009
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  5. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Exactly who here on NBR has done this upgrade?
     
    NAS Ghost, Dec 9, 2009
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  6. Cheeseman

    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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    Hers your answer:

    Reference: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=408163&page=2
     
    Cheeseman, Dec 9, 2009
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    If it's an OEM, there will shouldn't be any issues whatsoever.

    If it's an ES, make sure to do your homework.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Dec 9, 2009
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    NAS Ghost, Dec 9, 2009
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