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    GTX485/560/580 in GT680 - Is it possible?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by DoDeH1, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. DoDeH1

    DoDeH1 Company Representative

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    Is it real to put and make it work into the GT680 a GTX485 or GTX560 or GTX580 graphic card?

    I mean for the future upgrade (something like a year when the prices of these cards will decrease)

    If yes then what should I do in addition to change the card.

    I live in Poland and I wonder if there are maybe some companies which are dealing with such things in case that the steps to make it by myself are difficult.

    Regards!
     
    DoDeH1, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    I don't think the heatsinks could accommodate the GTX485/GTX580M. I am personally not aware of anyone that has tried it.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jul 2, 2011
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  3. DoDeH1

    DoDeH1 Company Representative

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    What if I buy a GTX485 with a heat pipe already attached? Would it be possible?
    I wonder what are the things which I need in order to make it real. I know that a better power supply. Right now the original one is 150WATT. It sould be 180WATT. What else?
     
    DoDeH1, Jul 4, 2011
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  4. svl7

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    No, you need to use your existing heatsink, otherwise it won't fit at all, and you can't just bend or cut heatpipes.

    What else? BIOS support, enough power (a new PSU doesn't necessarily help, the mobo also must let you draw the needed amount of power)
     
    svl7, Jul 4, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    You have to use a dremel or metal grinding tool if there are parts on the heatsink that interfere with the power components on the graphics card, because they will prevent the heatsink from making good contact with what it needs to cool.

    Then you have to finish it and smooth some parts out if they are important for cooling and get rid of metal dust & shavings which could short your motherboard...

    Then you will probably need to do lots of cooling mods, like adding a heatpipe, becuase adding copper mass has not worked with this heatsink.
    And eventually you may find out that the motherboard can't handle it, and the laptop will die.
    Who knows, really.
     
    niffcreature, Jul 7, 2011
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