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    G51vx-A1 Processer Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by hrhej, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. hrhej

    hrhej Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone!

    I would like to know if it's possible to upgrade the ASUS G51vx-A1's processer from say a Q9000 to a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 / 2.83 GHz ?

    And altso if you guys knew a guide i could learn from?
     
    hrhej, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    For the example you posted, no. I think think that's a desktop chip.

    The upgrades available to the A1 are the Q9100, Q9200, and QX9300. Or any T or P processor, but you said "upgrade".
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. NBRUser0159099

    NBRUser0159099 Notebook Deity

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    lol yea the only one i would even do is QX9300, but that is once the I7 mobile are out it costs much less+ when your warranty expires.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Sep 21, 2009
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