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    pc specialist vortex 2GPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by smokingjam, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. smokingjam

    smokingjam Notebook Evangelist

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    i brought a vortex II from uk company pcspecialist a year or so ago. now the 7970m is out im looking at upgrading from my current gpu and was wondering if it is easy to install myself?
    ive never upgraded a gpu before, so just want some tips or is it worth paying the 50 pound for a company to install it.
    cheers
     
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Have you ever upgraded a CPU in a desktop? If you're comfortable doing that then the GPU upgrade should be no problem.
     
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    DeutschPantherV Notebook Consultant

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    It is really a matter of how comfortable you are doing it yourself. There will always be a first time for everything, so if you want to do it, go for it. Just make sure you find a few good guides and it is usually a bad thing if you have parts left over when you are done. Personally, I plan on doing any upgrades on my computer myself because I want to save the money, but I am confident I will not mess up. Messing up would be a little expensive.
     
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  4. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    You can also download the dis-assembly manual here P17xHM_ESM.zip on page 2-20 will give you instructions.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Oct 18, 2012
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