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    can one upgrade the GPU(GeForce 7200)in dv2000t?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by laptophungry, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. laptophungry

    laptophungry Newbie

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    Hello,

    I am going to purchase the dv2000t within this week. And would like to know if I can upgrade the GeForce 7200 GPU to lets say a GeForce 7600 or more later?

    I though about the dv600t with the GeForce 7400 GPU but I really need a more portable machine.

    Also, if the upgrade is possible, would there be any heat issues?

    thanks in advance.
     
    laptophungry, Oct 7, 2006
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  2. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    That's the video card, not the GPU.
    And no, you can't upgrade it in your own.
     
    Katicflis, Oct 7, 2006
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    I do not believe it is possible. With a (very) few exceptions, you are stuck with the gpu you purchase.
     
    vespoli, Oct 7, 2006
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  4. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    GPU is the videocard

    GPU=Graphical Processing Card; I believe.
     
    vespoli, Oct 7, 2006
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  5. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    ... Lol. XD
    Ah well. I still got the answer right.
     
    Katicflis, Oct 7, 2006
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  6. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Kinda a strange conversation....

    so just to continue in the same way

    Impossible is nothing
    but
    upgrading the dv2000t's video card is definitely impossible.
     
    Dreamer, Oct 7, 2006
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  7. laptophungry

    laptophungry Newbie

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    Vespoli said:
    " ...And no, you can't upgrade it in your own."

    Vespoli, is it impossible to upgrade, or do you mean only a trained technician can upgrade the graphics card.??

    If it is basically impossible then I guess i have to go for the
    dv6000t with the GeForce 7400 "Graphics Card".

    thanks.
     
    laptophungry, Oct 7, 2006
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  8. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    impossible
     
    Dreamer, Oct 7, 2006
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  9. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    I am not Vespoli!
     
    Katicflis, Oct 7, 2006
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  10. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Can anyone lock or delete this pointless thread?
     
    Dreamer, Oct 7, 2006
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  11. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, you can't upgrade the video card, in your case, the 7400.

    Only certain models and to a certain limit can notebooks be upgraded, and these area usually Dell notebooks(certain ones) and high end notebooks(Clevo/Arima rebadged)
     
    coriolis, Oct 7, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    There is a sticky that specifically says you cannot upgrade your graphics card in the upgrades forum.
    Thread closed.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 7, 2006
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