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    Can I add an express slot to my asus k50c?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by stevene7uk, Jul 25, 2010.

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    stevene7uk Newbie

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    Hi guys

    I have an ASUS k50c with intergrated graphics, I am looking into ways of upgrading the graphics card externally through the use of Vidock 2 (external graphics card chasis) but I don't even have an express slot :( would there be a way to link the vidock 2 via an external type express slot/adapter?
     
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    cloudbyday Notebook Deity

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    After a quick google I don't think your laptop is capable with a celeron processor.
     
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    Cheapest way to add an expresscard slot is to upgrade to a cheap system which comes with one. Eg: C2D Inspiron 15.

    Otherwise if you can access the mini pci-e wifi slot on your K50c then can use that to do a DIY ViDock (PE4L-PM3N or PE4H-PM3N) external desktop graphics setup. Can do a GTX460-768MB for US$300 which is the current best bang-per-buck setup.
     
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