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    Replace VCard and CPU, for laptop ASUS G75VW.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Joe Hammond, Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Joe Hammond

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    Good day. Before opening the topic, I carefully read this forum, and could not find answers to my questions about the replacement of the video card for my laptop, the ASUS model G75VW with the GTX 670M card. And also, English is not my native language, and I tried to translate properly. Returning to the topic, I noticed that this forum has a topic of discussing the replacement of video cards for laptops, and in the subject are some manufacturers who have the option of replacing cards, with the exception of ASUS. This means that the laptops of this manufacturer do not have the option of replacing the card with newer / more powerful ones? Just before that, I carefully studied the compatibility of slots, as well as the possibility of removing and installing a graphics card. In theory, I would like to replace it with 1050/1060 due to approximately equal TDP. Is it possible, or are there any things that will prevent such an opportunity?
    And an additional thought, to change the processor from i7-3610QM to i7-3840QM. Like TDP identical, 45 watts, I do not think that there will be any difficulties. But I would like to hear the opinion of knowledgeable people.

    I think I posted a topic in the right section.
     
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    First off, Pascal cards require eDP support, which your laptop doesn't have. Second, the reason Asus laptops have no recorded upgrades is because the don't use standard MXM GPUs, there's are very different. It may be possible, but so is buying a new er and better laptop
     
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    Thanks for the answer. For the first time I see the requirements of eDP. Is it so categorical that it can not be remedied, for example, by an additional display?
    Regarding the difference, it seems to me that this concerns only the size and size, but not the slot and compatibility? If this is correctable, then I do not mind cutting through the case and heat pipes for the sake of experiment. Just like I have a second computer. Or is there an insurmountable barrier?

    However, what about the replacement of the processor, from 3610QM to 3840QM?
     
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    Even with an extreme amount of modding (which isn't worth it for this laptop considering how locked down it is) it probably still wouldn't work, and as far as I know, booting up with an external screen wouldn't work, IIRC only Alienware laptops have that feature. Aside from the screen, there isn't a actual barrier (except maybe the GPU's are whitelisted in the BIOS, not allowing for anything upgrades ever) , but the amount of work you would have to put into it to work would be absurd.

    3610QM vs 3840QM is only something like a 400MHZ difference, it should be possible to upgrade however
     
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    Well, it could be interesting for me, but considering everything you said, it would be an absurd amount of work, which, perhaps, will not bring any result, but with a high probability will turn the device into a "brick". Or break everything. Perhaps, I will replace the CPU, but no more. And many thanks for the answers.

    Then I think the best option is to buy an EXP GDC and a 1050Ti / 1060 card, it will be easier and cheaper. Is there any common thread where eGPU / EXP GDC is discussed? The search has not given any results.

    UPD: And it seems to me that this topic is hopelessly outdated. > http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/diy-egpu-experiences.418851/
    Is there an actual thread?
     
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    Well, I think your true best option would be to get a new laptop, but a eGPU could work, but a 1050 ti would honestly be not worth it due to bandwidth limitations, but something like a 750 ti would work
     
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    Check the eGPU forums for more help
     
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    Well, I have no more questions. Thanks.
    This topic can be closed.