upgrade GPU

[brodiewf]

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?

 

[Mashed1316]

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.

 

[brodiewf]

no this one i can replace, i have taken it out to look at it

 

[Mashed1316]

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.

 

[brodiewf]

alright

 

[thefabe]

Just some interesting information on upgrading your notebook video cards.
Upgrade / Replace a Notebook Video Card - Notebookcheck.net Tech
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[brodiewf]

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?

 

[thefabe]

Just a quick search for you to look through msi gx700 upgrade video card - Bing
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