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    quick GPU question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by MrMecha, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. MrMecha

    MrMecha Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the gpu in this laptop interchangeable for future upgrades?
    any response is greatly appreciated! thanks
     
    MrMecha, Oct 14, 2008
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  2. N00d13s

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    no, it's not.
     
    N00d13s, Oct 14, 2008
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    Warhammer40k Notebook Evangelist

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    Did I miss the part where "this laptop" was defined?
     
    Warhammer40k, Oct 14, 2008
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  4. Nirvana

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    quick answer to your quick question: all GPUs on gateway laptops are not interchangeable.
     
    Nirvana, Oct 14, 2008
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    i think we all missed where 'this laptop' is defined.
     
    Diablo, Oct 14, 2008
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    it doesn't matter, non of gateway laptops can upgrade GPUs.
     
    Nirvana, Oct 14, 2008
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  7. Greg

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    Most laptops cannot be upgraded this way, sorry. Doesn't matter which notebook he has.
     
    Greg, Oct 14, 2008
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    the toshiba x305, as well as numerous other models offer an upgradeable GPU. No need to make a misleading blanket comment such as that.
     
    E-wrecked, Oct 14, 2008
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    http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html

    Actually there are gateway models that has a proper MXM slot.

    He said "most"...which he is correct. There is a very small number of units that has the ability to be upgraded. I would say less that 2-3% of laptops so far can have there gpu upgraded...Look at that table I posted (I know its incomplete)...its very small compared to the tons of laptops in the market.
     
    ktr, Oct 14, 2008
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    not trying to split hairs..but there are plenty that can be upgraded. It's just a matter of how determined you are. And that list is a small representation, by a sales site that is not often updated.
     
    E-wrecked, Oct 14, 2008
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