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    Expansion Slots!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by polesel31, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. polesel31

    polesel31 Newbie

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    ok guys I found out that my Toshiba A100-TA7 has an express card slot and a pc card slot. Do I have any options to use those to install a graphics card?

    Thank You
     
    polesel31, Jan 30, 2007
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Check out the discussion on the Asus XG station in the Asus section of the forum. This will allow for an external graphics card using the expresscard slot, however it will be expensive, around $600.
     
    moon angel, Jan 30, 2007
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't just plug anything in there, and as mentioned, there is no way of upgrading. You can look at the ASUS XG as it adds possibilities of having a graphics card such as the 7900 via the ExpressSlot, but it'll retail for at least $600, so you're better off buying a new notebook.
     
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  4. polesel31

    polesel31 Newbie

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    ok but it will be possible to upgrade through these two slots?
     
    polesel31, Jan 30, 2007
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  5. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless you use the Asus XG Station.

    No.
     
    usapatriot, Jan 30, 2007
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  6. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    coriolis, Jan 30, 2007
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  7. polesel31

    polesel31 Newbie

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    where can I get one of these Asus Xg Stations?
     
    polesel31, Jan 30, 2007
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  8. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's still not 'released' yet, and there has been word of producing them. However, until then, there is no date.
     
    coriolis, Jan 30, 2007
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    someone777 Notebook Evangelist

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    man if external video cards that just cost like decktop ones
    laptop would rock!!!!
     
    someone777, Jan 30, 2007
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