upgrade GPU


  1. brodiewf
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    upgrade GPU


    i have an MSI gx 700 laptop. i love the processor. It is doing everything that my friends new i7 does but i would like to upgrade the GPU. it has a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, i would like to replace it with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M. would this be possible? and if not what would be a good GPU substitute for it?
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  3. Mashed1316
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    Hello there.

    No, i don't think that is possible to replace a Notebook's video card, because they come soldered into the motherboard (as far as i know) sorry to be the one who's bringing the bad news.
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  4. brodiewf
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    no this one i can replace, i have taken it out to look at it :P
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  6. Mashed1316
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    Uhh awesome i knew that some notebooks have the capability to upgrade the video card (i wasn't sure if yours was capable) the thing is that i don't know where to get them

    Why don't you contact MSI and tell them your thoughts to see if they can help you?

    Cheers.
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  7. brodiewf
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    alright
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  8. thefabe
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    Just some interesting information on upgrading your notebook video cards.
    Upgrade / Replace a Notebook Video Card - Notebookcheck.net Tech
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  10. brodiewf
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    thanks if anyone has anymore info if i can replace my card with that one or any suggestions on a gpu please can you help?
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  11. thefabe
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    Just a quick search for you to look through msi gx700 upgrade video card - Bing
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