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    MSI GT683R - Graphics Card died - what to buy? Help :c

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by swang9323, Feb 5, 2015.

  1. swang9323

    swang9323 Newbie

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    Heya all,

    So a few days ago my over 3 year old MSI GT683R died and after a technician did a thorough check and stuff after a few days came to the conclusion that the graphics card went bust. So I'm asking for help for what graphics cards are compatible with the laptop. And if possible, purchasable in the UK / reputable website with products based in the UK. And better, a graphics card that will work, not uber high end and won't cost all my limbs to fund.

    Thanks for the help in advance. I'm dying without my laptop. Help please.

    Edit- preferably something under £150?
     
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    superguy25 Notebook Evangelist

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    What did you have in it?
     
    superguy25, Feb 5, 2015
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    m11kkg Notebook Consultant

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    I've no idea if its suitable for your laptop, but Ive got the original ATI 5870m card boxed up in draw I could sell you. It came out of my msi gx660

    Mick (UK)
     
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    swang9323 Newbie

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    It was a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M , and I'd be happy to get something that's less powerful, just medium-medium high graphic settings on newer games is fine for me
     
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    :/ I wish I knew if it's suitable or not..thanks for the offer though
     
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    I think it will with the right heatsink, any dell/MSI/Clevo card will work IIRC. More modern cards like the 770M and 970M are also options but are more expensive.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 6, 2015
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    After a quick Google it looks like my 5870m is a little bit less powerful than your current Nvidia (dead) gpu. And yeah you'll need the right heatsink, which shouldn't be too hard to find.
    Mick
     
    m11kkg, Feb 6, 2015
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