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    Can I upgrade my GPU on the NP8170 in the future?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nadizo, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. nadizo

    nadizo Notebook Consultant

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    I currently have the Geforce 580m on the np8170. Will it be 100% possible to upgrade to the next new video card that will be released for laptops?
     
    nadizo, Mar 11, 2012
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    plancy Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe 580m is on a MXM 3.0b interface, and so will GCN/Kepler, so yes you should be able to upgrade.
     
    plancy, Mar 11, 2012
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    Until the current interface is changed, you will be able to.
     
    Augmented, Mar 11, 2012
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