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    graphics card in lp

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Gamer90, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. Gamer90

    Gamer90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is thre any way to upgrade laptops graphics via usb 2.0??
     
    Gamer90, Apr 26, 2011
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    just compare the bandwidth between usb and pcie.... answer is quite clear
     
    Texanman, Apr 26, 2011
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  4. Gamer90

    Gamer90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is my laptop features:


    Dell N4030 14" LCD Display

    Intel(R) Core i3 2.26 GHz (2261 Mhz)

    4(2x2 GB) GB DDR3- 1333 RAM

    ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330- 512 VRAM

    Motherboard: Intel HM57 Chipset

    OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
     
    Gamer90, Apr 27, 2011
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    Gamer90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well actually how the PCI e is gonna be connected with the laptop??
     
    Gamer90, Apr 27, 2011
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    It's not a PCI-e 16x, remember that. Either through the express card port, the port that holds the wireless network card or both. Some laptops do not have an express card port like the asus G series, but then again, why use vidock with a G53/73.
     
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    Here i would like to share som more infos that i came to know from the Aida64 pc executor:

    PCI-E 2.0 x1 port #1 Empty
    PCI-E 2.0 x1 port #2 In Use @ x1 (Dell DW1501 Wireless-N WLAN Half-Mini Card Network Adapter)
    PCI-E 2.0 x1 port #3 In Use @ x1 (Atheros AR8132 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller)
    PCI-E 2.0 x1 port #5 Empty

    well what is the vidock device i should use?? or suggest me a pacakge. um nt lyk computer wiz paople thats why i need help.
     
    Gamer90, Apr 28, 2011
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Read the stickies before you post please. Thread closed. Your other thread was already closed for the same reason.

    Also use proper English on this forum, it's not an instant messenger or YouTube comments section. Thank you.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 28, 2011
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