Upgrading the older GT60?

Hi guys

Just bought a four months old MSI GT60 for the price of 950$. Warranty is still valid and so on..
Since I've found great trust in this forum and the users on it in the past, I thought I might try creating a thread myself.

MSI GT60:
Intel i7-3610QM
2 x 4GB 1600 Mhz
GTX 675MX
15,6" Full HD 1920 x 1080

An OK deal, wouldn't you think?

My real question is:
How much will I be able to upgrade this machine in the future? I'm especially interested in upgrading the GPU so that I can play newer games the next 2 (dare I say 3??) years. Not expecting ultra settings - just an enjoyable experience while playing. I know my CPU is alright and that there isn't a big difference between the one and the newer models out.
Would my machine be able to handle the GTX 680M or maybe even the GTX 780M?

I'm sorry for my obvious ignorance on the subject but hope for you guys to enlighten me

 

The GTX780M runs with the right system bios (.10p or .30p). It wont even need modified drivers.

 

Thank you for the answer!

So all I have to do is to change my GPU to GTX780M within a couple of years - if that's what I want?
You believe that my CPU and cooler system will handle it easily?

 

Yep you have 675mx and heat sink is compatible with 780m. Also you can swap your heat sink for 780m and configure your gt60 using heat sink with bridge.

 

Wow! Awesome...

Originally the laptop came with a GTX 670M. Does that affect anything?

 

The 780M and 675MX share the same layout so as long as the 675MX fits and works then the 780M will just slot in so long as it has an MSI vbios and you are running the bios file I said.

 

sweet! i was wondering the same thing

 

Yeah, it's an excellent upgrade for those with less than the 680M.

 

675MX is a formidable card, so do test some games out before you decide on upgrading the GPU.

 

Oh it's fine for now, that's what he is saying, he was asking how much guaranteed room there is left for upgrading it later.

 

I think the monetary value vs performance boost isn't worth it at this point in time and when that time does come, there will be all new tech to drool over rendering the 780m as meh.

 

Possibly, also depends on 2nd hand values.

 

You are probably right about that one, but I don't believe my laptop will be able to handle any newer technology.
All I really want is a laptop that will be able to run newer games on aprox medium settings - and so far my GPU and machine keeps up well. This might not last more than a year and so I'm really interested in knowing how far I can push it.
Wouldn't the 780m be the limit?

I would love if my laptop would be able to handle the GTX 780M or the HD 8970M (Bios?) -which are both top GPU's of this generation-, and from what you're saying that seems to be.
And as Meaker says - it's probably going to be secondhand in a year or so.

But yeah, wouldn't that be the limit? Is my machine powerful enough to stretch it even further? I know it depends on how the new technology evolves when it comes to bios and so on - but theoretically..

 

Your machine can deliver 100W to the MXM slot so that's the power limit of the machine. It would come down to firmware restrictions.

We know the 780M can work (I have a 780M running in my 16F3 barebone at the moment) so it's safe to assume that can be done, further GPUs will require testing as they are launched.