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    Question about ASUS G50Vt-X5

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by idle0095, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone have any detailed pics of this laptop? also will it support dual hard drives and a easy cpu upgrade? also will it support the x9000 cpu?
     
    idle0095, Apr 10, 2009
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  2. brunoroc

    brunoroc Notebook Deity

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    if u want to upgrade the CPU go with the g50vt-x1
    it has a better CPU better RAM and the hdd is faster
    and if im right i have seen some guys that put the x9000 on this laptop
    but check the asus forum for more information
     
    brunoroc, Apr 10, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The G50Vt-X5 is just like any G50 series, but with a lightning flame pattern on the screen cover.
    Here's an image poster by Conference:
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    All G50 notebooks support dual hard drives. It will also support the x9000 CPU, but upgrading the CPU will automatically void your warranty.
     
    David, Apr 10, 2009
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  4. neilnat

    neilnat Notebook Evangelist

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    X1 and X5 have the same HDD and both have a bay for a second (although I don't think they come with the brackets). They also both have the same RAM (system RAM and VRAM).

    The only difference is the faster processor in the X1 and the larger battery in the X5. If you are planning on replacing the CPU, why would you want to pay $50 more for a processor you are going to remove?

    Best Buy has created all kinds of confusion with their specs, but again, these sysems are identical other than

    1. Color
    2. CPU (.13 difference)
    3. Battery (9 cell on the X5, 6 cell on the X1)

    Both systems have a 7200rpm 320 GB HDD, DDR2 system RAM, and 512 MB GDDR VRAM.
     
    neilnat, Apr 10, 2009
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  5. Papa Midnight

    Papa Midnight Notebook Consultant

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    Best Buy systems also lack Bluetooth
     
    Papa Midnight, Apr 10, 2009
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