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    Change my GPU from 8600M GT to a 7950 GTX

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sellick, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. sellick

    sellick Notebook Guru

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    Would this be at all possible, to "downgrade" (well not so much downgrade..) to a 7950GTX in my 1720? my rig specs are in my sig. im just wondering if it is actually plausible................

    thx.
     
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  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Read the stickies.

    Although it IS possible to change the graphics card in the 1720, I believe it can ONLY be exchanged with a card that's offered in the original configuration. So 8400m GS or 8600m GT.
     
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  3. sellick

    sellick Notebook Guru

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    ahh ok thx for that man... just was confused since it is a "lower" card... well it is by the numbers anyway :p i might look for a GDDR3 version of the 8600 GT...
     
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    No problem. :)

    You can find notebooks that use the GDDR3 version for a fairly reasonable price. If gaming is a concern/want, I suggest you go for it.
     
    crash, Feb 13, 2008
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    sellick Notebook Guru

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    do you know of any online websites/stores where it is possible to just buy a laptop GPU separetely? i am not planning on buying a new notebook just for a slightly better GPU.

    i saw one before, but i cannot remember the link :S...
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    I don't, and unless you have a specific laptop and order a specific GPU, you WON'T be able to install it into your current laptop. Sorry, but that's just the way it is. Laptop GPUs are NOT upgradeable except in the rarest of cases.
     
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    sellick Notebook Guru

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    ahhh alright thanx anyway man... plan on buying a desktop when i get the money :p
     
    sellick, Feb 13, 2008
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    No problem!

    A desktop is a good way to go if you want good performance and don't need to move your computer. See this guide for ideas on what hardware to buy for which budget.
     
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    Phritz Space Artist

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    Try searching for Ice-Tea on the forums... I believe he has an MMX GPU card store?
     
    Phritz, Feb 13, 2008
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    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    This is the site for laptop GPU's: http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/

    Note that almost no laptop complies for any upgrade, so read in the website.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 13, 2008
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Right. Please read the stickies and if possible, post in them if you have a related question.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 13, 2008
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