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    Possible processor upgrades for asus g50vm x1

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ybuygas, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. ybuygas

    ybuygas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to get an asus g50vm x1 from best buy. I also want to upgrade its processor so it runs faster and uses less energy.
    Any suggestions for possible processor upgrades?
    p.s. i need at least 2.2 ghz to play games
     
    ybuygas, Aug 19, 2008
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    what is the gpu in that? if its anything lower than the 9650m GT, there will be no point in upgrading as it will not really yield any more power in gaming

    edit 9700m GT eh, im not sure how that scales up, i think it has 128bit bus though, so I would hold off on the CPU upgrade for a bit.
     
    narsnail, Aug 19, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    What are the specs ?? I found this on google.

    T5750 with a PM45 chipset ?!
     
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    This is what I found on ASUS's site. (Correct ??)

    T9600/T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 - you can install any CPU, all are supported.
     
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    that looks to be it, actually at that res, a CPU upgrade might be a good idea, at lower resolutions a more powerful CPU can help FPS in games.
     
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    So, which CPU will you get, when you buy it from Best Buy ?? :D
     
    Andy, Aug 19, 2008
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