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    New PCI Express Cards

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by binky43, Feb 1, 2005.

  1. binky43

    binky43 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I posted this previously on the Hardware forum which probably wasn't the appropriate forum

    Can anyone out there tell me if the new PCI Express video cards are easily upgradeable ie. You can unplug them and plug a new model back into the appropriate slot like RAM?
     
    binky43, Feb 1, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    In theory yes, but the manufacturer probably needs to support the other cards in the BIOS, etc.

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    Brian, Feb 1, 2005
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    Gargoyle Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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    Gargoyle, Feb 1, 2005
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  4. Ballin4life

    Ballin4life Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess you would just upgrade it and install BIOS updates or GPU updates to make it work.

    (Before you install it, obviously).
     
    Ballin4life, Feb 4, 2005
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