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    Would a 5870 card fit in a GT735?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by AlienContact, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. AlienContact

    AlienContact Notebook Evangelist

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    Some of the GX's with new I-7's and 5870's are identical looks as the GT735.
    Would the 5870 work in a GT735 which has a 3850 present or would I maxxed out at 48XX? level? Thanks!
     
    AlienContact, Jul 4, 2010
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  2. Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip Notebook Evangelist

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    I am sorry but you are limited to MXM 2.1 Type III thats 4xxx.
    A 5870 wont fit cuz its a MXM 3.0 card.
     
    Silicon Chip, Jul 4, 2010
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  3. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    I have an MSI 4850 512MB MXM2.1 typeIII card for sale, if You're interested :).
     
    Marecki_clf, Jul 4, 2010
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