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    Clevo d900t to d900k convert

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jeremy Retz, Apr 14, 2015.

  1. Jeremy Retz

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    I have a d9k motherboard I want to throw into my prostar d9t. Is this difficult and do I need anything else besides motherboard to make this work? Is it worth doing? Thx
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Jeremy Retz, it should be doable, but not worth it. Both platforms are extremely outdated.
     
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    is there anything I can do to bring this computer up to date or get it close to today's standards
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Jeremy Retz, you can try to find a more or less compatible recent motherboard and fit it inside. However, you'll waste a lot of time even researching the possibility... are you sure you want this exact notebook upgraded that hard? You can get much faster machine even for $100.
     
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    I bought it on eBay a few days ago, guy said it was upgradable and I sent the specs to a friend and he said it was good. Started researching and the news was not good
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Jeremy Retz, what are you planning to use it for, and how much did you spend already? I don't think it is likely that you'll find a newer motherboard with exactly the same layout, but give it a try.

    You need at least C2D-era replacement with MXM video or i7 with integrated video to make such a swap of any use. More likely you would want to fit something small&modern like Clevo W230 series inside this behemoth... your main concerns are keyboard connector, display connector and battery connector compatibility, and ability to physically fit it inside of course. For USB and other ports, you will likely have to use extenders and mount them to chassis. Again, it's hell of a research before you could even start. You need to study schematics and service manuals both for your current motherboard(s) and for potential replacements in order to find out if it's possible or not.
     
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    Gaming, $250
     
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    Jeremy Retz, this machine is unsuitable for any gaming but retro, even if you have/upgrade to best GPU available for it. I suggest you return it if possible, or sell. It may become a very hardcore project (which will consume a lot of time and money), but I somehow doubt that was your idea when buying it.
     
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    Thank u for ur time. U have been a big help
     
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    Yeah, you're not going to get anywhere with modern games (assuming those are what you want to play) with this notebook.

    For a competent gaming notebook, you'll need around a $1,000 budget. You could perhaps get away with a used one for $600-700 assuming it has an Nvidia GTX 750M or greater graphics card and at least an Intel Core i5 processor.

    You might want to ask for advice in our What Should I Buy forum.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 15, 2015
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