possible upgrade of x7811/gx740 gpu to 8970

[chris1989]

Hey guys, i have the chance to get a fairly cheap 8970m and was wondering if anyone has had any success in this upgrade before or if it was at least possible in the x7811 or gx740

 

[EarthDog]

Does the website show it supports it?

 

[chris1989]

Nope its just on ebay.... was waiting for a 7970 because there are guides, but there aren't any for the 8970 and it's quite cheap so just wanted to know of it was possible

 

[EarthDog]

Im asking you if the MFG of the laptop shows support for the card. THAT is where you need to look.

 

[chris1989]

Scuse my ignorance... what is mfg

 

[EarthDog]

Manufacturer. Whoever makes the laptop...

Go to their site and see what that laptop can upgrade to.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

This thread here holds a lot of info

http://forum.techinferno.com/msi/6990-need-help-hd7970m-msi-gx740.html

In short - Yes it works. 8970 is no different than a 7970. GPU bios might needed to be edited a little and youre gonna need a new power brick that has uber more wattage but it works.

 

[chris1989]

Cool thanks man i got a 180w psu already its a msi one so hopefully will be easier

 

[chris1989]

So the heatsink is completely compatable, but it didnt come with a xbracket and i dont know how to take it off the 5870m, anyone know how to take it off