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    Upgrading GPU in Laptops

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CZURAZ, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. CZURAZ

    CZURAZ Newbie

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    Can I upgrade the video card in my HP dv9500t laptop? It comes with nvidia8600GS but I would like 8700, 7950, or 8800GTX if at all possible.
     
    CZURAZ, Sep 29, 2007
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sorry, it is not upgradeable.
     
    R4000, Sep 29, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    *held back by rest of the forum members* lemme at 'em, lemme at 'em...
     
    Lithus, Sep 29, 2007
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  4. CZURAZ

    CZURAZ Newbie

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    I heard of couple of people changing the GPU on this notebook. No detail was given.
     
    CZURAZ, Sep 29, 2007
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    There ain't no 8800 series for notebooks.
     
    Patrick, Sep 29, 2007
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  6. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Sure, but you won't be one those people... ever. No details needed.

    Oh and I heard about people being kidnapped by aliens. No details was given.

    Sorry man, it's not going to happen. :cool:
     
    Dreamer, Sep 29, 2007
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  7. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Highly unlikely, as the 8400M GS and 8600M GS models don't even use the same system board.
     
    R4000, Sep 29, 2007
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  8. CZURAZ

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    How about the ASUS G1S. Can the GPU be upgraded?
     
    CZURAZ, Sep 29, 2007
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  9. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    It's replaceable but that doesn't make it upgradeable... 8600M GT is the highest option for a regular 15.4 notebook.
     
    Dreamer, Sep 29, 2007
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  10. CZURAZ

    CZURAZ Newbie

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    1. So other than ASUS C90S which has desktop components, what other laptop has upgradeable GPU?
     
    CZURAZ, Sep 29, 2007
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  11. wolfraider

    wolfraider Grand Viezir of Chaos

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    ALienware
    SAger 570NP

    dell xps 1730?
     
    wolfraider, Sep 29, 2007
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  12. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    There has to be a thread that says NO MXM, no upgrade. Somebody make it; you'll get tons of reps! xD Only non MXM case I've heard was someone giving his e1705 a 7900GS --> 7950GTX this one time. It was a member of this forum.
     
    Kierkes, Sep 29, 2007
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  13. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Dreamer, Sep 29, 2007
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  14. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    Oh lol, I remember that thread now. Before I posted I went to see if there was a GPU guide, and it wasn't there! xD It was in a silly little table of contents. :p

    btw. I really enjoyed that guide when I was a newb Dreamer. :D I was the opposite. I thought NOTHING could be upgraded.
     
    Kierkes, Sep 29, 2007
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  15. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 29, 2007
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