G50V-A1 - can i upgrade my GPU

[Guest]

Hello,

I was after some help. I currently have a Asus g50v-a1 and want to upgrade my GPU. The specification is as follows

Series : G50V-A1
CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz/6MB L2/1066MHz FSB/ 35W TDP) (With over clock)
Graphic : Nvidia GeForce 9700M-GT w/ 512MB GDDR3
Memory : 4GB DDR2-800 RAM
Hard disk : 2x 250GB 5400RPM SATA hard drives
Screen : 15.4-inch WSXGA+ (1680x1050) glossy display

There is a new g51vx coming out soon.

Series : G51VX
CPU : Core 2 Duo processor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M with GDDR3 1 GB VRAM
Memory 4 GB RAM
Hard disk : 2x 250GB 5400RPM SATA hard drives
Screen : 15.6? FHD/HD LED LCD

If I could get a gtx260m will I be able to fit it in my g50v-a1 the chassie looks the same all they have changed is the GPU?

If not can I upgrade it to a alternative GPU that will be better than the Nvidia GeForce 9700M-GT

Alternatively there any where I can send my laptop to have the work done

 

[frozenlead]

There's no way to tell until you get your machine apart, inspect the GPU, buy a 260 if it matches your slot type, and pray it works.

 

[lostandwandering]

There's no way to tell until you get your machine apart, inspect the GPU, buy a 260 if it matches your slot type, and pray it works.

He could contact Asus as well and see what they say.

 

[Guest]

The only problem is i believe you are looking around £280 for gtx260m. you can’t return it once opened.

Can i put a another gpu in there that’s better than the 9700gt?

 

[lostandwandering]

The only problem is i believe you are looking around £280 for gtx260m. you can’t return it once opened.

Can i put a another gpu in there that’s better than the 9700gt?

That's kinda what we are getting at. We aren't sure and just about every manufacturer is different. Like I said contact Asus tech support and see what they say.

If you look at this chart, some Asus laptops can be upgraded and it seems some can't: http/www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your help i have allready asked mxm upgrades.

Any other suggestions please help!

 

[fulle]

Here's you're problem, B0re. Asus doesn't use a standard MXMIII slot, they use their own reverse MXMIII lookalike connector. So, in order to get a videocard that would work, it'd have to come from Asus, and they would NOT be willing to provide you the part.

Sorry dude.

 

[Guest]

hummm