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    Question about Swaping Video Cards in ASUS

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by idle0095, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Asus G50VT X5. Has a interchangeable video card. Has a 9800m GS. I have two 8800GTX's. Also a ageis card. Can i take out the 9800 and replace it with the 8800gtx?? is the 8800 better?
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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  2. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    The 8800M GTX is the same as the 9800M GT.
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 13, 2009
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    Buhdahl Notebook Evangelist

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    The G50vt does use an MXM slot, but I believe it is a flipped connector so you cannot upgrade it.
     
    Buhdahl, Apr 13, 2009
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  4. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    oh that sucks. and i have the 9800m gs not the gt. i want to use the gtx so badly
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    what do you mean its a flipped conenctor? the way the card is mounted has the gpu chip facing out so the heat sink can sit on the gpu. same way the 8800gtx is?
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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  6. Micaiah

    Micaiah Notebook Deity

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    Look at the connector.

    G50VT
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    Standard MXM card.
    [​IMG]
     
    Micaiah, Apr 13, 2009
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  7. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    so this means the 8800gtx wont fix??
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    man this sucks. now i official hate asus. im gonna just return this ausu. then just buy a dame xps m1730.
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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  9. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    You get what you pay for. The G50V from what I have heard is incredible value for money.

    Judging by your sig why would you need better as of now?
     
    King of Interns, Apr 13, 2009
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    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    well i would like a bigger rez and 17". also maybe sli. a xps m1730 is a great laptop and worth every penny. just i dont know if i want to spend over $2000 for one. yes this ASUS is kick but its missing media control button and a lighted keyboard. also the sound on the asus isnt as good as i would hope it would be but other then that for $900 you cant go wrong.
     
    idle0095, Apr 13, 2009
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