scottv Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi, I have a M5500 with a 128mb Geforce Go6600 6600 is a great mobile video card but I am in need of some extra horsepower for the newer DX9 games on higher settings. I know that I can fit in a MXM-II chip like the Go 7600 256mb. I am seriously considering that upgrade since I really like my laptop. However, I cannot find any place where I can read about the experience from others who have successfully upgraded to that card on their m5500 or uniwill 259. I have read the one about the uniwill 259 laptop on the MXM-Upgrade site, but seems like he ran into some trouble along the way (milling off a bit of the heatpad, and mostly the overheating and startup issues) Has anyone else successully upgraded their laptop to a Go7600 without problems? My laptop has worked fine ever since I bought it and I would hate to mess it up but if this upgrade is okay then I would like to purchase the 7600. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Keep in mind the overheating is largly due to his overclocking of his notebook. The milling is inevitable, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessi3k3 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Yo Ice, your post was so 1337 :) :) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottv Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) Okay, I don't mind the milling part. I guess i can do that. But will it be stable or will there be hardware problems? I also don't plan to overclock. Just want some more power than a 6600 128mb. Would I be able to go back to my 6600 if I wanted to? Also what type of feedback have u recieved from your customers of the 7600? thanks Edited September 20, 2007 by scottv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I've had a number of people installing the card in their 5500, no reported problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottv Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I see. How much total shipping to the USA. Do you take Paypal? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I accept Paypal, price is 225€ to the US, including express shipping. Please mail me for the Paypal address, I don't like spreading it around too much :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottv Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) Wow...$225....even better! :) Unfortunately I am having a few problems today and might to wait for my check first. I will PM you. Do you know if the M5500's cooling system is able to handle the 7600 temperatures? I won't overclock but I will probably play games on it at school almost everyday for an hour or so. :) Looking forward to be able to run some nicer looking games on this laptop. :P Edited September 22, 2007 by scottv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I haven't heard about any problems, but please adjust your glasses: it's 225?, not $. With the dolar playing submarine at the moment;, that makes a very big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottv Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 :) That is the EURO sign right? $317 then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Something like that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Josh Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Hi, I'd really appreciate an answer to this. Can a 8600M-GT be put in the m5500? It should because it's a type-II card right? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice-Tea Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Not compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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