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    Upgrade GT 540M to GTX 460 or GTX 560?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by blaze056, May 12, 2012.

  1. blaze056

    blaze056 Newbie

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    Hi All,

    I'm new here.

    One quick question - Is it possible to upgrade the GPU of an Asus G-series laptop from a GT 540M to the GTX series - like GTX 460 or GTX 560?? I'm considering buying this laptop that uses a i7 2670QM(2.2GHz). Not sure of the exact model though.

    Any insight is highly appreciated.

    PS. Something went wrong and a couple of empty thread got posted. Mods: pls delete.


    Thanks!!
     
    blaze056, May 12, 2012
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  2. EvolutionX

    EvolutionX Notebook Geek

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    Asus uses a proprietary card which can not be changed or upgraded. Unless they changed that with the newest G series but from my experiences you can not upgrade the card. If your looking for upgrade-ability and a not bank breaking price point try making a laptop from ibuypower, malibal, etc that use the clevo platform. Or you could easily pick up a G series Asus with a 460m or 560m.
     
    EvolutionX, May 12, 2012
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    No you can't upgrade it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 12, 2012
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