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    5793 8800M GTX replacement

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by tinytop69, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well my 8800M GTX bit the bullet like many others. tried popping it in the oven and it still didn't work.

    Just recently i sent it back to my vendor and i was told that it would cost somewhere around 900$ to replace the card. 900$ is probably more than the laptop is worth now.

    So i came running back to NBR to see what options i have as far as video cards go.
     
    tinytop69, Jul 21, 2010
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  2. ettornio

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    I think your highest option is a GTX 280m that is an MXM 2.1 Type III variant. It's still going to be expensive, however. Granted, it is a better card than the 8800m GTX was.
     
    ettornio, Jul 21, 2010
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  3. Kevin

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    The 9800M GTS is by far the most economic choice. You won't even lose much performance from the 8800M.

    You can probably offer less than the $325.
     
    Kevin, Jul 22, 2010
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  4. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    wow great find kevin, appreciate it! looks like this may be my next card.
     
    tinytop69, Jul 23, 2010
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    I have a good idea of what might be wrong with your card, as this happened to me a while back. Let me know if you are looking to get it fixed or get rid of the old card, I'm interested in taking a look.
     
    blaydes99, Jul 23, 2010
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    kobe_24, Jul 24, 2010
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    ettornio, Jul 24, 2010
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    Tirenz, Jul 25, 2010
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