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    QQ regardin upgradin Asus G1s GPU

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by naikmukul, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. naikmukul

    naikmukul Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently purchased an Asus G1s (being shipped) with all the goodies on it (thanks to the posts on this site :) ) including the Nvidia 8600M. Although this card is more than enough for my current gaming needs, I was wondering if I can upgrade this card in future? Also, how long would it be before I have to upgrade this GPU/laptop considering the fact that it is DX10 compatible?
     
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  2. riffjaff

    riffjaff Notebook Evangelist

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    You can't upgrade the GPU because it is soldered to the motherboard. Since it's the GDDR3 version of the 8600GT, is will last you quite a while as it will allow you to play current and previous games at high settings or close to it. Newer games can be played at medium-highish settings.
     
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  3. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Well, the time before you want to upgrade will just be based on when you can find a suitable card, and when you think you need a better card to play the games you want to play. Unless they changed something, though, the card isn't going to be upgradeable.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Jul 17, 2007
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    No, you can't upgrade the card since it is soldered to the motherboard.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 17, 2007
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  5. naikmukul

    naikmukul Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks all!
    Hoping I wont have to get my next notebook for another 3 yrs atleast :)
     
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    The 8600GT should be fine for at least 2 years.

    If you're serious about gaming, just invest in a desktop computer that can be easily upgraded.
     
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  7. naikmukul

    naikmukul Notebook Enthusiast

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    @ thegsrguy: I know but my current job requires me to relocate every few months...so investing in an expensive alienware rig is a lil risky..will get a gaming rig once I manage to find me one of them desk jobs :)
    On the q on upgradable GPUs...are there any laptops which DO offer that facility..askin just to improve my knowledge on this topic
     
    naikmukul, Jul 17, 2007
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  8. nightfox91

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    The Asus C90s allows that, there are also some others, but this is the one I could think of off the top of my head.
     
    nightfox91, Jul 17, 2007
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    riffjaff Notebook Evangelist

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    Sager NP5790/Clevo M570RU. There's more though, I just can't think of them.

    You can definitely build a solid gaming rig for $1000 desktop wise. I would recommend doing that over buying from Alienware.
     
    riffjaff, Jul 17, 2007
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    IF you really want an upgradable asus, I suggest going for the C90. But I think upgrading the GPU is pointless becuase a good GPU coupled with an old processor and RAM just defeats the purpose of getting the new GPU.
     
    rafiki6, Jul 17, 2007
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