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    Can I go from a 3800 to a 5000?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by williwill30, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. williwill30

    williwill30 Newbie

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    Does anyone know if I can replace the FX3800m that is currently in my 8740w w/ a 5000m? I need fermi.
     
    williwill30, Apr 17, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You should be able to on the 8740W, HP was offering the FX5000M for like 1400 dollars.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 17, 2011
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  3. TomJG90

    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    lol 1400 bucks for a GPU? Your'e better off getting the Firepro M7820 or its replacement. Would be way cheaper.
     
    TomJG90, Apr 18, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    That's how much HP was offering the Quadro FX5000M over the 3800M. I don't think you can even get a brand new 8740W with the FirePro anymore.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 18, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Yes you can. My replacement unit came last week with a new FirePro and they still selling models with that card.
     
    Star Forge, Apr 18, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Hrmm well I was on HP's site and didn't find any that offered the FirePro cards. Maybe you have to call up HP.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 18, 2011
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  7. TomJG90

    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why did you need to get a replacement?
     
    TomJG90, Apr 20, 2011
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