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    GPU Change possible?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by aiduciukas, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. aiduciukas

    aiduciukas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey! I have Asus F3Sr with dedicated ATI HD2400 mobility. Asus has released F3Sv, everything is the same except graphics, it has gf 8600m GS. Is it possible to change graphics? I know that it's not possible to change from other notebooks, but these have same motherboards. Thanks for answers
     
    aiduciukas, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You'd need to swap out the entire motherboard, as the cards are one with the board.
     
    Greg, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah it would be a daunting task and probably not worth it. Even tho you say they are the same mobo there could be some small differences to make them not interchangeable aswell.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 31, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    The jump from a 2400 to an 8600GS wouldn't be worth it, anyway.
     
    KGann, Jul 31, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    If not convinced, just open it up and see if it has an MXM-slot or not.. :p
     
    Andy, Jul 31, 2008
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