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    V1S/V2S GPU upgrade prospects?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by meh_cd, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. meh_cd

    meh_cd Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it known whether or not the V1 and the V2 will have the ability to upgrade to a better GPU in the future? I know the Sager 2090 is.
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The IFL90 has an MXM slot, yes, but it does not mean it will be upgradeable to anything yet. The 8600GT is tops for MXM-II(Which the C90s and ifl90 have), and even if something like the 8700GS(or whatnot) is released in MXM-II format, not only does it have to pass the test of fitting inside, issues with cooling must also be met.

    As for the V1s/V2s, I'm not entirely sure if it will have MXM, the VX2s Lambo is rumoured to have MXM, considering the VX2s is modeled after the V1, it would make sense to have a very similar motherboard.
     
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    meh_cd Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, I know. It's just nice to (possibly) have the ability to upgrade. I wish the V1 and the V2 were out now. Ack! I *want* a laptop right now, but I want to see if xoticpc carries the V1/V2 and what the price would be after I customized it.

    It probably won't hurt to wait until the people who pre-ordered the 2090 receive their units. I want to see if there are any unforeseen problems.
     
    meh_cd, Jul 31, 2007
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