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    Question about the HD6970M

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by YouHaveRROD, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. YouHaveRROD

    YouHaveRROD Newbie

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    So,is it user upgradable too?Asking because i don't really want to pay 595 bucks for the 485M when it's only slightly better than the HD6970M.(That and the 485M is on back-order at Sager,so i fear that i don't get my laptop in time.)

    Also,i don't really need a notebook cooler for the NP8170,right?
     
    YouHaveRROD, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    Yes it is. And probably not, no.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jun 12, 2011
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  3. Rebel0721

    Rebel0721 Notebook Geek

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    Yes its user upgradeable this chassis is designed that way. You can upgrade the GPU and CPU in the future.
     
    Rebel0721, Jun 12, 2011
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  4. YouHaveRROD

    YouHaveRROD Newbie

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    Alright,i was just asking because XoticPC dosen't tell that it's user upgradable.
     
    YouHaveRROD, Jun 12, 2011
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  5. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    You can replace the default Nvidia GTX 460m / GTX 560m with a AMD Radeon HD 6970m later on, but you also need to replace the heatsink with the one that fits the new AMD card.

    Using a notebook cooler is not required with a notebook like this, but it wont really hurt to use either.
    I dont use a cooler with my notebook.
     
    DEagleson, Jun 12, 2011
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  6. YouHaveRROD

    YouHaveRROD Newbie

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    Alright,but i'm getting the HD6970M anyway : p
    I just want it to be upgradable so i can get a better GPU when games ask for it.
     
    YouHaveRROD, Jun 12, 2011
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