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post #21 of 28
12/15/06 at 1:26am
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? is does this notebook share the same MB as the NX860? if it does in theory you can install a dedicated nvidia 7600 card on this notebook.
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post #22 of 28
12/15/06 at 1:36am
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Originally Posted by Bryan'sM505x
? is does this notebook share the same MB as the NX860? if it does in theory you can install a dedicated nvidia 7600 card on this notebook.
Hmm im thinkin it should cause from what research i have done both of these laptops use the same case..i will do a little more research and find out, think ill try gateway and see what the part numbers are..
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post #23 of 28
12/15/06 at 1:41am
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NX860 motherboard

Controller: NVIDIA G73M - MXM Type III
Bus: PCI-X
Memory Options: 128 MB - GDDR3
Display Interface: 2-CH LVDS
TV-Out: S-video
Brightness Control: PWM, 8-Levels

Controller: NVIDIA G70M - MXM Type III
Bus: PCI-X
Memory Options: 256 MB - GDDR3
Display Interface: 2-CH LVDS
TV-Out: S-video
Brightness Control: PWM, 8-Levels

BB Model

Specifications
Part Number: 4006145RSonic-C UMA Motherboard w/945GM and 1394 (FRU)


Feature Description
Processor Supported: Intel® Yonah/Merom Dual-Core, Single Core and Celeron-M CPUs
Package: 479-pin, uFCPGA
FSB: 533/667 MHz
Thermal: Digital Thermal Sensor

Core Logic North Bridge: Intel® 945PM
South Bridge: Intel® 82801GBM

System Memory Sockets: 2 SO-DIMM Sockets, both user accessible
Type: DDR-II 533/667 MHz
Channel: Dual-channel
Maximum: 4 GB
Thermal: EXTTS Implementation

Graphics Controller: 950GMA
Bus: Integrated
Memory options: UMA
Display interface: 1-CH LVDS
TV-Out: S-video
Brightness control: PWM, 8-Levels


It appears that the BB model will not support this card as it has intergrated (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 128 MB Shared Video memory) and no available MXM III slot.

If you guys are intersted in this 17 model and plan on gaming, I would advise you to purchase the NX860 directly from Gateway. This way you can upgrade your video card with any available mxm III video card. Besides the starting price for this model is 1299 which is comparable to BB's retail version minus the dedicated video card.

Just remember to call in and talk to a Sales rep when you order from Gateway since they are usually willing to give reasonable discounts.
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post #24 of 28
12/15/06 at 2:22am
Damn. thanks for doing the research man..i am a little disapointed now.. i really dont game at all on my laptop but it would have been nice ya know...
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post #25 of 28
1/16/07 at 8:14am
I just bought one two weeks ago from Best Buy. It was on sell for $1149.99. My Dell 9300 was stolen a few months ago.
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post #26 of 28
3/18/08 at 11:02pm
I am having no problems with my MP8708. Is anyone having trouble with theirs?
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post #27 of 28
3/19/08 at 2:58am
Glad to hear your laptop is healthy
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post #28 of 28
10/7/08 at 11:39pm
My MP8708 died the other day...was working fine, not too hot, then a little pop and now it won't power on. My computer genius friend looked at it, then took it to his work where it was disassembled and examined by more computer geniuses, but they couldn't tell what the problem was. Do I need a new motherboard? And if so, can I get one that works without having to go through Gateway?
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