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    where to customize M50 with HD 3650

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by geniusO2, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. geniusO2

    geniusO2 Notebook Guru

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    hi all i was wondring where to customize M50 with redeon 3650 ( not that offer with 500 gb hdd ) ... and shipping to middle east :rolleyes: balance is 1200 - 1300 $

    or c90s with DDR3 not DDR2
     
    geniusO2, Jun 25, 2008
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Are you trying to upgrade the gpu, or just do some customization for one of the M50 models?

    No one offers a gpu upgrade/replacement afaik, just cpu/ram/hdd.
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 25, 2008
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  3. geniusO2

    geniusO2 Notebook Guru

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    U miss understand me , i mean customization be4 buying m50 // or the c90s with the ddr3
     
    geniusO2, Jun 26, 2008
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    See above. Customizing the GPU on Ensemble models, including M50, is not available anywhere that I'm aware.
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 26, 2008
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    geniusO2 Notebook Guru

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    lol i don't want an upgrade i want to ( buy ) m50 and it comes with 2 models


    1- with nVIDIA 9500m gs gpu

    2 - with ati HD 3560 gpu


    i wanted to buy this m50 second model koz HD > 95gs actully i belive no point of realsing 95gs lol :D even 86gt ddr3 beats it

    anyway i wanted to customize with hd 3650 like that offer of newegg or nxis .. whatever but without the 500 gb hdd koz it 1500 $ and i have 1300 $

    OR

    c90s with ddr3
     
    geniusO2, Jun 26, 2008
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  6. Oldman

    Oldman Notebook Evangelist

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    Ask your mom for $200 credit line
    You can make these money during summer.
    Or keep your fingers cross and wait for Independence Day sales
     
    Oldman, Jun 26, 2008
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  7. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Here's some pointers...
    The 9500m GS is better than the HD 3560 for gaming.
    No Asus resellers will customize the GPU on the M50, nor will they take the hard drive out to save you money.
    Asus no longer has the 8600m GT w/ gddr3 due to heat issues. Only the DDR2 version is available.
     
    David, Jun 26, 2008
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    flangemonkey Notebook Geek

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    I personally disagree with emporiumboutique comment about the Nvidia being a better card. In my opinion its splitting hairs, there is very little difference in performance between the 2 cards, although I've read reviews that suggest the ATI is quicker under benchmark however only by a few points. And reviews also suggest the ATI is better for apps, such as Photoshop although my memory is a little shy on that one.

    However its not only the G-card and HDD that differs, the screens are also different as well as the memory. I'd suggest like Oldman, find the cash, but be sure of the native resolutions before buying!
     
    flangemonkey, Jul 1, 2008
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    avi85 Notebook Consultant

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  10. ZT3000!

    ZT3000! Notebook Evangelist

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    Lame screen on the first one.

    Killer specs on the second one though.

    Gentech computers ( www.1toppc.com) also sells nvidia equipped M50's. The SV-A1 has an XGA+ screen, and the B1 adds on a blue ray drive for only 70 dollars more at the expense of a slightly slower CPU (not like the T8100 is really a dog or anything).
     
    ZT3000!, Jul 1, 2008
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