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    Gx720 questions on upgrades

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by cpt_jr, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. cpt_jr

    cpt_jr Notebook Consultant

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    okay, from seaching around i have been able to find all the info i need except a few critical bits.

    1, will any 12.7mm sata optical drive work in this (i want a blu-ray burner)?
    2, is there a site to get the wuxga screen for this thing
    3, is there a place where you can get a 4850 graphics card?

    also will the q9200 work in this laptop? i think i can lay my hands on one

    i tried seach function, and found little, mayhap i used the wrong term.

    thanks for any info!
     
    cpt_jr, Aug 21, 2009
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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  3. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    ebay is your friend when it comes to finding upgrades for cheap.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 21, 2009
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Amen to that ;)
     
    nacr05, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. cpt_jr

    cpt_jr Notebook Consultant

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    indeed but no sign of a wuxga screen (big-e) blu-ray drive and cpu are next. can i just use a plain blu-ray sata drive 12.7mm? and use the dvd drive's bezel?
     
    cpt_jr, Aug 21, 2009
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  6. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    you can use a 12.7m blue-ray drive no problem. However, if you are unable to switch the dvd bezel, it might look funny.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 21, 2009
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  7. cpt_jr

    cpt_jr Notebook Consultant

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    one more question is there a compatiblle list of drivers for windows 7
     
    cpt_jr, Aug 22, 2009
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    If you can't find any windows 7-specific drivers, most vista drivers will work fine.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 22, 2009
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    Sounds like we have the same goal, let me know if you have any luck with a screen. I am a photographer and "need" to utilize a larger rez screen for editing. A Blu-ray burner would save storage space on tons of DVDs :)
     
    bartystewart, Oct 4, 2009
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