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    Upgrade msi gx640 gpu? 5850m to 6990m

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Bob, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Bob

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    no
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    itsjustme84, Jul 9, 2013
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  3. maverick1989

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    Why not? It is a MXM 3 B card. MSIs have had Clevo cards in them before.
     
    maverick1989, Jul 9, 2013
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    never mind that guy he is just the forum troll
     
    Bob, Jul 9, 2013
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    The thing that is going to kick you in the cojones is that the chip is 100w tdp vs your 5850 which is only 39w.

    You will most likely have cooling solution and power supply problems. Even if you find a proper power supply to replace the one you have there might be some internal components that are not specced for a 3x increase in draw under load.
     
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    ^ True. The 6990m wasn't exactly known for its low temps.
     
    maverick1989, Jul 9, 2013
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    5850M is only 39W !!? I didn:t know that! Impressive if true.

    OP you are better off upgrading to the 770M GTX. 75W out of the box and once undervolted very low power like the 5850M
     
    King of Interns, Jul 9, 2013
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    I think it's more safe upgrading with another ati graphic card, also the 7970m goes very well, but a little heatsink mod is required.
     
    r3v90, Jul 10, 2013
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    There were posts that people had very good success with 670mx where temperatures where in fact lower than 5850. THis is the upgrade I will do in the future,
    Do you know if 770m will work?
     
    haplo_09, Jul 16, 2013
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  10. Bob

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    anyone know how to actually install a new card for this laptop?

    I dont wanna buy a 350 usd card just to not know how to install it.
     
    Bob, Jul 16, 2013
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    You pay, you play, you live and learn...


    (Hope someone can give you better directions).

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 16, 2013
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  12. Bob

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    i am unable to go to page 2 in this thread
     
    Bob, Jul 16, 2013
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  13. tilleroftheearth

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    lol... you're the first post in page two...
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 16, 2013
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    yeah i can see it now
     
    Bob, Jul 16, 2013
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    There have been many failures of the 6990m cards in sagers after about a year or so of usage . You may want to check the msi forums first before you continue.

    Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
     
    trvelbug, Jul 17, 2013
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