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    Upgradable Graphics Card...in a Notebook PC?????

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by OlyWaFox, Oct 16, 2005.

  1. OlyWaFox

    OlyWaFox Newbie

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    I have heard mention of this before, but I would like to have more details. I think this would be key to having a system that will last; ie, not have to buy another Notebook every 2 years to keep up with the latest software.

    So... Are there more Upgrade-friendly notebooks out there? Are there notebooks with upgradable Graphics Cards (or any other component essential to gaming/multimedia)??

    (as a side question: Are there graphics cards or other essential hardware available in a peripheral add-on... plugging into an external USB or Firewire port???)

    Sorry if these questions sound very ignorant... I'm learning a lot from these forums.

    thanks,
    Nick
     
    OlyWaFox, Oct 16, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Here is a notebook with an upgradeable grahics card. If you would like to find more notebooks, the upgradeable graphics technology is called "MXM". ;)

    Hope that helps.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 16, 2005
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  3. OlyWaFox

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    thanks for the link ChazMan! I hope I can through a few more questions out there.

    It seems that the MXM technology is still in its infant stages. Is MXM now or will it soon be compatible with the top of the line GPU's on the market (GeForce Go 6800 / 7800, or Mobility Radeon x700 / x800, or Mobility Radeon 9700 / 9800)? Would it be worth investing in MXM- not knowing it's future in the GPU industry- or is this still an experimental technology?

    How does the upgradable technology that Alienware or Toshiba has come out with compare? What brands/models are compatible with their systems?

    thanks,
    Nick
     
    OlyWaFox, Oct 16, 2005
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