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    Which MXM Type will fit in my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LaptopNut, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi,

    I will be installing a GTX280M into my NP8662 laptop (in sig) but I have the following choices and am not sure which one I need.

    Thanks for any clarification.
     
    LaptopNut, Jan 5, 2010
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    Explosivpotato Notebook Consultant

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    I *think* it's 2.1, but don't quote me on that.
     
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    Should be the first one. The MXM 3.0 Type B format is the one they use in the current offerings (D900F, NP9850, NP8690, and NP8760).
     
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    relax24 Notebook Consultant

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    LaptopNut where are you going to be ordering from?
     
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    Definitely the first.
     
    5482741, Jan 5, 2010
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  6. LaptopNut

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    Thanks for the info everyone, it is appreciated.


    I may be ordering from Eurocom or RJTech but not sure yet.
     
    LaptopNut, Jan 5, 2010
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    Please don't order from Eurocom. Search around first.
     
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    You will need the MXM 2.1 Type III specification.
     
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  9. LaptopNut

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    Since I am in the UK, my options are very limited. You either get one from the UK that will take almost a month to arrive indirectly or get one overseas quicker in about 5 days but with the potential of paying import VAT and having to do a wire transfer. Either way, it is a pain.

    EDIT: I have just read about some horror stories about purchases from Eurocom. I will not be buying this GPU from them. Someone said that they ordered the GTX 280M and got the 9800M GTX sent instead. I will be ordering from Kobalt computers, better to wait a bit longer and be sure I get what I ordered.
     
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    if you really wanna buy it from eurocom please do yourself a favour and ask for a price match.
     
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  11. LaptopNut

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    I ordered from Kobaltcomputers UK.
     
    LaptopNut, Jan 11, 2010
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