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    compaq motherboard swap for better graphics

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by scraptop, May 17, 2009.

  1. scraptop

    scraptop Newbie

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    Hi, I have a Compaq v6402ca that I just swaped in a C2D T7200 and was looking for, well a motherboard with a GPU on it. The only one I can find so far that I don't need a socket P CPU is one with a Go7400 GPU.
    Would it be worth the $200 to upgrade, has anyone done this or something like this?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Is this a motherboard from the same laptop model? What's your current GPU?
     
    namaiki, May 17, 2009
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    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    I know for a fact its the same motherboard as a dv6000. The only thing that im not sure about is the heatsink. You will need a new one or need to remove the graphics card heatsink part and add it your compaq one. You will also need a 90 watt daughter board for more power and a new charger.
     
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    I should beable to find all the stuff on ebay. I found the heat sink and motherboard just got to look up the other parts. Going to take time for me to save the money up to get it all.
     
    scraptop, May 18, 2009
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