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    Asus g51vx p7630

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Extremal, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. Extremal

    Extremal Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    i want to max upgrade my asus v51vx (intel c2d p7630 2ghz, 4gb ram, gtx 260m). So i think i can go with cpu, ram and hdd. Will QX9300 fit my laptop or motherboard does not support that? I have 320gb - i want more - can i add one more hdd for raid?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    What exact model is that? the BestBuy models do not support quadcore, and the other C2D models I know of (X1A and X2A) are unknowns, so I don't believe anybody knows right now if your model supports quads, your best bet would probably be an X9300, but you'd be better off with a T9900 as it has a lower TDP and the bios for the g51 is locked, thus negating the bonuses of the X9300. You can install a second HDD, it is fairly easy, however you'll want to buy a HDD caddy from the asus estore for about 20$
     
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    Thanks for a promt response,

    i have Asus G51VX-RX05 . I agree that it's better to upgrade with t9900 rather than x9300 . Do you know how much can i overclock it without using additional cooling devices? I'm kind of new to this...
     
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    That really depends on the CPU, they aren't all the same.
     
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    You have no warranty, so mod away.
     
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    You need to add your copper and drill thread to your sigspace somehow Forge.
     
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    I'm going to make a full on cooling thread as soon as I get everything done. Just waiting for one more heatspreader for the RAM.
     
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    Please tell me please what i need to upgrade my asus g51vx-rx-05 with x9300. Except for the cpu of course. I mean some additional coolers or what? And how long the battery lasts with x9300 without gaming - just ms office and internet.

    Thanks!
     
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    Damn, where can i get t9900 and 8gb RAM (2x4gb cost on ebay over 400 usd)?
     
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    Only place I go to get ram is Newegg...usually get my CPUs there too. You'll also need a good thermal paste to apply to the CPU+ Heatsink. I recommend IC Diamond 7 or Arctic Silver MX-2/MX-3
     
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