Upgrade ASUS G51VX RX-05.. HELP!!!!

[demonsally]

Hi guys,

I own a Asus ROG G51VX RX-05 model. I see that couple of guys here do own/have owned this model before. I was planning to upgrade mine.

1. RAM from 4GB to 8GB. Is it possible? Because few websites says that 4GB is maximum possible and few says 8GB. Is it limited by the Bios? If yes, how to overcome it? If its possible, then which RAM should I go for?

2. Hard Drive - I read somewhere that I can plug-in two internal hard drives. Is it true? Can I go for a SSD instead? Which one does it support SATA I/II/III? Which SSD shall I go for, I am looking for a 64GB SSD.

Also, out of curiosity, is the processor and graphics card upgrade too possible? I am quite a novice at these regard, please help me out.

Current config:

P7350 C2D 2.0GHz, 2X2GB DDR2-800Mhz, 320GB 7200rpm (probably WD Black)/ Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

[demonsally]

Hi, please can anyone help me out here!!!!!

[0n1s4c]

hello

here it is your laptop's spec:
http://fr.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_...specifications

Asus site says your max memory is: 2 x 2 GB, so 4 GB
but, as this model have Intel PM45 Chipset, it's not true
Look Intel PM45 Specs:
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

The chipset can support 8 GB max:
- at 800 MHz for DDR2
- at 1066 MHz for DDR3
Here is MCH specs for the PM45 chipset:
http://ark.intel.com/fr/products/351...Controller-Hub

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): .......... 8 GB
Memory Types: .......................................................... DDR2-667/800, DDR3-800/1066
# of Memory Channels ................................................ 2

Check that point on your model: perhaps, you can only plug DDR2 modules, or only DDR3 modules in your laptop

I have too a laptop with PM45 chipset and I have 8 GB (667 MHz) and it can only support DDR2 modules.


You can put two hard drives in it: it supports, there is two place for them.
For the SSD, you can put an SATA 2, as the SATA controller supports only SATA 2, not SATA 3 (you can also put a SSD SATA 3, but it will work with SATA 2 speeds).

Also, I think you can install a Quad Core in your laptop, like Q9000, Q9100, Q9200 or X9100 - but, check that too before buying this type of CPU.
At least, you can install a C2D T9600, T9800 and a T9800 CPU in this laptop.

[demonsally]

thanks alot!!