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    asus n76vz, can i upgrade the gfx with after market 660m

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by garyfl, May 30, 2012.

  1. garyfl

    garyfl Notebook Consultant

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    hey there,

    iim torn between two models, im from the uk and im ordering on amazon.de because it seems to be cheap after exchange rate and no import duty in the eu, smart move i think, otherwise itsd £1000 here in the uk.

    the 15 inch version with 650gt which i ordered is out of stock i have an ssd too and i suspect it only has one hdd caddy bay.

    the 17 inch version is in stock only has a 630gt for it to be the sdame price 999 euros. what i want to know is will the 17 inch version have 2 drive bays for me to put my ssd in as well as the hdd. i ask because only the 17inch versions on amazon have options for 2x 750gb

    also, would i be able to take it apart and upgrade to a 660m, i really hope they do not solider parts. i know it has a compartment on the back with easy accessible hdd bay and ram bay that isnt soldered, can anyone clarify whether its soldiered or not >?

    thank you
     
    garyfl, May 30, 2012
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  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    if you dont need the ODD i.e. DVD drive, you can put a caddy in the n56v.

    You cant upgrade the gpus in any asus laptops that I know that are sold currently, include the ones you mentioned
     
    Karamazovmm, May 30, 2012
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