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    GF 9200M GS upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bboyg, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. bboyg

    bboyg Newbie

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    I have a HP dv5 with GeForce 9200M GS. I`ve read that I can upgrade it to GF 9500M GE with installing a GF 9400M on my laptop. Both videocards can work in a hybrid SLI mode or choose wich card to work. Can you please tell me is it possible ? :confused:
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    bboyg Newbie

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    I`ve herd thease docks are used for videocard testing only. Can I used at home and is it nesesery conecting the laptop to a tv everytime I use it ?

    Thanks
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    no ppl actually play games with this... it isn't very portable and there is a disadvantage as u cannot use ur laptop screen so u have to have to use an external one so u can use ur TV...
     
    sean473, Feb 2, 2010
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    Yes. You'll be able to actually use it. For gaming.

    You have to use a External Display... A Monitor or a TV...

    Im assuming your laptop has a Expresscard Slot, right?
    If not... unfortunately you wont be able to use it.
    If so, it will work, but your limited to X1 Speeds. (see the thread and youll know what im talking about)
     
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    it will ... for sure all Dv5 and basically all pavilion laptops do... and if it works on his , i'm getting my DIY Vidock... Nobody has tested it yet on Dv5 so its a risk but the rewards are worth it!
     
    sean473, Feb 3, 2010
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