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    ASUS VX2, can graphics card be upgraded ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nivanm5, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. nivanm5

    nivanm5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    I am totally in love with the elegant design of the black/carbon fiber VX2, however it only has a GO7700 graphics card :cry:

    Please someone help me, I need to know if i can upgrade the card to a 7950gtx or a 8800GT sometime in the future...

    Also, will I be able to install a TV tuner if i initially get it without one ?

    Thanks alot in advance and hopefully good news awaits me.
     
    nivanm5, Aug 1, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The VX2s should be out soon, it 'should' have the 8600GT.

    As for seeing a 7950GTX or 8800GT, that's awfully expecting alot out of a 15.4", it won't happen anytime soon, if ever.

    You can get an external TV tuner.
     
    coriolis, Aug 1, 2007
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  3. nivanm5

    nivanm5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay so buying the vx2 would be useless to me since i cannot upgrade the graphics card, right ?
    when is the vx2s scheduled for release ?
     
    nivanm5, Aug 1, 2007
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Buying any notebook is useless in upgrading the video card except for 2-3 specific notebooks, and it's still very limited. If you want an upgradable one, you're better off looking at desktops or 17" notebooks which provide a bit more(like 4-5 more) options.
     
    coriolis, Aug 1, 2007
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  5. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    If you consider a 7700 useless, then you are in the wrong market.

    What you need to be looking at is either a desktop, or a big 17" DTR notebook.
     
    adinu, Aug 1, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    VX2S has a 8600M GT, and it might also be MXM. It's gonna be available hear in early-mid august.
     
    fabarati, Aug 1, 2007
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    *VX2S i think thats the correct name
     
    joeyscl, Aug 1, 2007
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