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    GT780DX GPU upgrade - what is possible?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by ksdusjk723759jm, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. ksdusjk723759jm

    ksdusjk723759jm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    I have tried to search the forums, but could really use a complete answer from the upgrade 'pros' in here.

    I currently own a MSI GT780DX which have a GTX570M 1.5GB GDDR5 installed.
    It is running stock newest motherboard BIOS v. 10H from 10/28/2011

    What type of GPU could i upgrade to? And what is needed? Custom BIOS/vBIOS?

    Could i choose the GTX580M/GTX680M? Or the HD6990/HD7970M?
    - Maybe point me to some threads which these upgrades have been done?

    My Best Regards
    Christian
     
    ksdusjk723759jm, Sep 19, 2012
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    debianik Notebook Consultant

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  3. ksdusjk723759jm

    ksdusjk723759jm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks man. I have read a little bit more in the forum, and i've gotten alot clever. No need for answers in this thread any longer. :)
     
    ksdusjk723759jm, Sep 19, 2012
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    I done a 6990m into my GT780dx at the begining of the year all went well but i couldn't get HDMi sound to work at all, worked fine with the 570m in place. Other's had no problem's there is a thread on here somewhere, you need a different heatsink cover.

    Personally I would look to go for a 670m or 680m then at least you can keep the turbo boost button working.
     
    James5, Sep 20, 2012
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    James5 Notebook Consultant

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    Oops just read the the rest of the read and noted your last comment. LOL
     
    James5, Sep 20, 2012
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