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    N51Vn Upgradeability?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BeefyBeefo, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. BeefyBeefo

    BeefyBeefo Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I'm just curious if anyone could tell me what the upgradeability is for this laptop in the future. I've been "out of the loop" for about 4 years as far as technology and compatibility. I'm more just wondering where I can go with this if I wanted to later on.

    Processor?
    I notice XoticPC lets you upgrade to the T9900. Would that be the fastest processor to upgrade to?

    GPU?
    Is the GT240M upgradeable at all?

    Thanks for the input. I hope these aren't stupid questions. :D
     
    BeefyBeefo, Aug 18, 2009
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    BeefyBeefo Notebook Consultant

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    Atleast now I don't feel so stupid. :D
     
    BeefyBeefo, Aug 18, 2009
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The CPU, ram, hard drive and wifi card can be upgraded/replaced. Currently, the T9900 is the fastest CPU you can upgrade on the N51 series. The GPU is not upgradable.
     
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    BeefyBeefo Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the input. :D

    I never would have even thought about the wifi card...then again, I can't think of a reason to upgrade one.

    I'm not really surprised by the fact that the GPU can't be upgraded at all. Is it soldered or something? I haven't taken it apart................................................yet. :D

    I'm not unhappy with it at all. Like I said, just curious as to where I could go with it in the future if I wanted to. :)
     
    BeefyBeefo, Aug 19, 2009
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