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    Laptop upgrade parts

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by R3v4n, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. R3v4n

    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    Hey I've seen a few people on here saying they upgraded their cpu's, gpu's etc
    I was wodering where do you buy them from because when I used to buy parts for my desktop I just got them from sites like ebuyer. So with laptop parts do you have to buy them from the manufacturer which you bought the laptop from or just hope that someone has taken that part from their own laptop and is welling to sell it?
     
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Basically, if you're in the US, the best place to buy almost any part is NewEgg.com. Processors, hard drives, RAM, etc. They have it.



    Note: 99% of laptops cannot upgrade GPUs, so don't waste your time searching.

    ;)
     
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  3. slymon

    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    What about if you live in UK? Tell them to ship it across the pond the lazy yanks :p
     
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  4. R3v4n

    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    Ah thanks JM but yeah I live in the UK XD do you know any UK/european retailers that offer the same service unless newgg ships internationally ofc then its fine
     
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    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a look at their site, doesn't look like it mate
     
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    slymon Notebook Enthusiast

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    raven, give me your processor details and I'll see if I can find a shop because I'm really interested now .. I think OCUK might do them.
     
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    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have one yet ill be buying a laptop sometime between now and late september, I was just curious so when I do get one I know where to look to upgrade it should I want/need to do so. :D
     
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