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    Upgrading Notebook Video Cards

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Myth, Aug 25, 2005.

  1. Myth

    Myth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did a search on the forums to see what was posted before, and from what I saw it looked like its different for each manufacturer. I'm planning on buying an Asus z71v and would like to know if it would be possible to upgrade the video card that it comes with (GeForce 6600).

    Thanks
    -Myth
     
    Myth, Aug 25, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It would be, if ASUS made one that will fit inside and won't overheat the computer.

    As of now - it still looks unlikely...


    But MXM, etc. GPU's are on the rise - they should be able to though.
     
    coriolis, Aug 25, 2005
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  3. Myth

    Myth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would MXM's work for any notebook?
     
    Myth, Aug 25, 2005
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Only if the motherboard supports it, I think there are only a handful of laptops with MXM as of now...

    Of course, you can always buy 1 year warranty, and when it ends, solder on another video card :p
     
    coriolis, Aug 25, 2005
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  5. DG55

    DG55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im getting a sony FS series, with a '6200 go'. Can this be upgraded? Is the video card seperate from the motherboard?

    Thanks.
     
    DG55, Aug 26, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Same answer as coriolis mentioned -

    It would be, if Sony made one that will fit inside and won't overheat the computer.

    As of now - it still looks unlikely...
     
    miner, Aug 26, 2005
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  7. DG55

    DG55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So its not an integrated card then?

    Sheesh I wish sony would, there must be quite a few people who would want a video card upgrade.
     
    DG55, Aug 26, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unfortunately, thats how it is in the whole industry. All manufacturers see it ideal for someone to buy a newer laptop than see it upgraded. Thats is why MXM & Axiom are slow in being adopted, but I expect to see them slowly in laptops by next year or so hopefully. :rolleyes:
     
    miner, Aug 26, 2005
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  9. coriolis

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    It won't happen for a while, becaus eits not worth upgrading it, the cost will not be worth it.

    Until all laptop makers make a universal 'case' for all sizes, then we can see easy user upgradable laptops. Because right now each laptop is different, different dimensions, different build, different weight, different ventulation unlike the cookie cutter types desktops we have now.
     
    coriolis, Aug 26, 2005
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    farqueue Notebook Guru

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    wats makes u says so>
    his very good inedeed to update laptop video kard
     
    farqueue, Aug 26, 2005
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  11. thephenom

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    The additional cost with these interface is probably the main reason why it hasn't been widely adopted.

    I think with upgradable parts on notebooks will make the notebook scene more like the desktop scenes. It'll certainly attract more and more enthusiast to purchase a mobile platform especially those who like to upgrade every 3 months.

    And I've heard a couple of manufacturers are starting to integrate hardware-accelerated TV Tuners into the new interface.
     
    thephenom, Aug 27, 2005
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