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    switching 6770 gpu

    Discussion in 'HP' started by raheelisrar, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. raheelisrar

    raheelisrar Notebook Enthusiast

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    could i switch out the gpu in my dv6 qe for lets a 6970 or 485?
     
    raheelisrar, Jun 27, 2011
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No.

    The GPU is soldered on to the motherboard. Even it could be changed, the system's cooling would be woefully inadequate to cope with a high-end card's greater thermal output.
     
    saturnotaku, Jun 27, 2011
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  3. kurosawa79

    kurosawa79 Notebook Consultant

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    I never understand why people buy a brand new laptop and want to switch out the gpu. If you wanted an upgradable machine you should've bought a desktop. A gtx 460 or above would melt this laptop. Even with the 6770 on full load you can almost fry an egg on the left palmrest.
     
    kurosawa79, Jun 27, 2011
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