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10-27-2019 09:02 AM
Hi
I want to try and make my laptop VR capable with Steam, I don't really want to start taking it apart unless I can upgrade so if possible could someone please advise me if it's even possible and if it is what would I need to purchase to make it so.
Model: 15-ah100na
CPU: AMD A10-8700p Radeon 6
RAM: 8gb
OS: Windows 10
Thanks
Ian
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10-27-2019 03:44 PM
Looks like you have to buy new system board, you can't change CPU/GPU because it is soldered to the motherboard and you don't have many options, only
Note: You have to pay for new system board which has
(a) Motherboard,
(b) CPU / Processor
(c) GPU if available
(d) New Windows license (you can't reuse old license)
Because all 4 (or 3) above components are on one piece of hardware called system board.
Regards.
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10-27-2019 03:44 PM
Looks like you have to buy new system board, you can't change CPU/GPU because it is soldered to the motherboard and you don't have many options, only
Note: You have to pay for new system board which has
(a) Motherboard,
(b) CPU / Processor
(c) GPU if available
(d) New Windows license (you can't reuse old license)
Because all 4 (or 3) above components are on one piece of hardware called system board.
Regards.
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