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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by bscyb, Mar 14, 2010.

  1. bscyb

    bscyb Notebook Geek

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    Hi im thinking of buying a asus a52jr that has very good specs except the GPU that is HD 5470 and is not so good for gaming
    So after i buy the laptop can i buy an better GPU for examble HD 4850 and change it and if is this possible can i do it by my own or better go it to a technician
     
    bscyb, Mar 14, 2010
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  2. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    I don´t know for the model, but in the 99% of the cases... the answer is no. And if it is possible it would be advertised somewhere with the laptop description.
     
    lozanogo, Mar 14, 2010
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  3. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    cannot be done, sorry!

    get a laptop with the components you want already in it!
     
    masterchef341, Mar 14, 2010
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  4. bscyb

    bscyb Notebook Geek

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    ok thnx both for the answers
     
    bscyb, Mar 14, 2010
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  5. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    not possible to upgrade... get the one with 4850 but if u got budget , try Asus G73... great specs for price... i7 quad , ATI 5870... best single gaming GPU , 8GB RAM expandable to 16GB for $1499... u'd nver find anything for this price.
     
    sean473, Mar 14, 2010
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