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    Lenovo Y510p Ultrabay Graphics Card Sold Separately

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by drizzt181, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. drizzt181

    drizzt181 Newbie

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    Hey all,

    Do any of you know if I can buy the SLI graphics card for the Ultrabay separately? If not, do you know if that will ever become possible in the future? I'm trying to find it online but I don't come up with anything expect for buying it preinstalled.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    drizzt181, Aug 1, 2013
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  2. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I assume it must be eventually, since you could buy the Y500 card separately.
     
    Vogelbung, Aug 2, 2013
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  3. AphoticAffinity

    AphoticAffinity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rumour has it that they will be released the second week of Sept. but I've also heard there is no ETA for the y410p/y510p ultrabays.
     
    AphoticAffinity, Aug 22, 2013
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    cavell219 Notebook Evangelist

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    You will also need a much larger power supply also. I see them go on Ebay for 350ish for the ultrabay card and 425 with the power adapter.
     
    cavell219, Aug 26, 2013
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  5. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Adapter goes for 60$ on ebay, though Lenovo will charge you 80$ if you buy it off them:

    170W AC Adapter FOR Lenovo Ideapad Y500 Y400 I7 I5 Gaming Laptop Power Charger | eBay

    The irony is, a Y510p without SLI can run on a 90W.... :p SLI might run on the provided 130W though i am not 100% sure about it. Get the card first, the adapter second.

    Lenovo rep told me 2nd week of september the cards will be availble for purchase. They will probably retail for 189$ or 239$ with the adapter included.
     
    Jobine, Aug 27, 2013
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