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    G71 Internal Pictures

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by eltonsl, Dec 28, 2009.

  1. eltonsl

    eltonsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    The title says it all, i was wondering if anyone had pictures of their G71 oppened from the botton. Im trying to rig a video card swap and want to make sure i can make it work depending on the chip placement and stuff...

    Thanks a lot
     
    eltonsl, Dec 28, 2009
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  2. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    It most likely will not work. the G71 uses the asus flipped mxm format, so the only way you could swap would be to a less powerful asus-made card (like a 9800m gts)
     
    Lanaya, Dec 28, 2009
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    eltonsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    actually i want a g71 card to install it on my g50vt, got a friend in HK that has hands on it but dont want to waste the money on shipping until i see the card or the bottom of the g71 to even consider a swap.
     
    eltonsl, Dec 29, 2009
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  4. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    iirc, the same card is in the G51, and people have put it into the G50 (GTX260m)
     
    Lanaya, Dec 29, 2009
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    Partizan Notebook Deity

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    Is it easy to swap the GPU or CPU in these G series?
     
    Partizan, Dec 29, 2009
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    if you have a GPU that will fit, it requires removing 8 screws and taking it out. its not really that difficult no.
     
    Lanaya, Dec 29, 2009
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    eltonsl Notebook Enthusiast

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    CPU is a breeze, GPU can be a pain due to heat issues and compatibility, like EIement said the G51 and G50 share the same sizes and GPU's could be swaped easier. Im just trying to get the most out of this thing before i upgrade to a 17" series
     
    eltonsl, Dec 29, 2009
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