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    Upgrade for dx10?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Stevo790, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. Stevo790

    Stevo790 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 512MB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce™ Go 7950 GTX graphics card, but i want to play future dx10 games :confused:

    Is there anyway i can upgrade my card in the future, or is that impossible for notebooks?

    Thanks
     
    Stevo790, Aug 5, 2007
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    07langp Notebook Enthusiast

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    imhungry29 Notebook Evangelist

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    if u have the right MXM slot in ur notebook and u find the right MXM module it is possible, but there is always the chance that the card will not fit properly or the card might get too hot for ur notebook. oh in other words ur cooling system may not be efficient enough to support that card.
     
    imhungry29, Aug 5, 2007
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    or it might not physically fit into the laptop.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 5, 2007
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    imhungry29 Notebook Evangelist

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    exactly. its too bad they havent come out with a "true" standard for notebooks yet. it would make the longevity of a notebook last so much longer.
     
    imhungry29, Aug 5, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    lol i think thats the point. the industry is teaming up to screw consumers and make the product (laptops) more viable as a whole.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 5, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    By the time you really NEED Dx10 for gaming, you will need a new machine, so i really wouldnt worry about it.
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 5, 2007
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