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    Hey guys AsusG60vx upgrades?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Icirus, May 19, 2010.

  1. Icirus

    Icirus Newbie

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    I was wondering i was looking to upgrade this i bought it in like January, And i love this thing i would like to get it a second HD and would also like to get it a decent processor me and my boyfriend want to play games this summer his PC is great so i would just like some input on making it faster will be playing SC2 wow CS source TF2 and stuff like that : ) thanks guys

    Are dual cores out of date? >.<
     
    Icirus, May 19, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There are many CPUs you could use, T9900 would be fast, T9600 better value for money.

    Also some Imac specific CPUs (would also work), see here
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...1425-apple-imac-specific-c2d-cpus-anyone.html

    You can overclock your GPU with forceware drivers from laptopvideotogo and with nvidia system tools installed.


    For more CPUs, see this list (All of the socket P (T and P series) should work):
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...on-guide-read-before-posting.html#post5366183

    (and welcome to the forum :))
     
    moral hazard, May 19, 2010
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  3. Icirus

    Icirus Newbie

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    Thanks! How much longer will dual cores still be good for gaming?

    Oh and thanks! : )
     
    Icirus, May 19, 2010
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I would expect that you will be fine for the next 2 years+, considering the fact that most games rely on a good GPU and not so much on the CPU.
     
    moral hazard, May 19, 2010
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    i would say 2 years but IMO , best CPU for G60vx is only T9900...which i would get now as P7350 which comes with it is crap..
     
    sean473, May 20, 2010
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  6. Icirus

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    Thanks : ) i do love this thing, and i'm glad they have some time left and thank you for the info.
     
    Icirus, May 20, 2010
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    moral hazard, May 20, 2010
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  8. Icirus

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    hah would the e8335 go into the asus G60? It looks like a strong cpu.
     
    Icirus, May 20, 2010
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    Yes it should work fine, just use some good thermal paste ;)
     
    moral hazard, May 20, 2010
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    As i was looking for the same thing you are i too have this (G60vx) but i am in debate if weather i want to upgrade the CPU or get the new Asus G73 i have heard some great things about it, and upon looking at it over the weekend at Best buy it is just amazing looking. But i think the Go60vx is a good Laptop!
     
    31Bravo, May 21, 2010
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  11. Icirus

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    Yeah i'll be getting the E8335 just have to put it in.
     
    Icirus, May 24, 2010
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