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    Can I upgrade the video card - GT72 2QE with 980m

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by tjg_marantz, Dec 16, 2021.

  1. tjg_marantz

    tjg_marantz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know there used to be a trade in our upgrade offered by MSI at the time etc. It's a few years later now and I'm wondering if there has been any movement on the video card upgrade path?

    Can I upgrade video card to get more life out of the old girl? Which card? Is it only through MSI?

    Any help appreciated!
     
    tjg_marantz, Dec 16, 2021
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    NeXt3R Notebook Evangelist

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    stumbler Notebook Consultant

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    Yes! Using the MSI GTX 1060 ONLY. It will never work reliably like a stock setup and the performance increase is minimal.The cost is ridiculous as is card and heatsink availability. NOT RECOMMENDED!
    If you meant Upgrade WITH A GTX 980m. YES!
     
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