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    Can the M6850FX GPU be changed/upgraded in any way?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by masterx3001, Aug 31, 2009.

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    It currently has a dedicated HD2600 512mb graphics unit in it at the moment. I assume its soldered onto the bored hence the word "dedicated"? Does anyone know any means/processes to upgrade the graphics unit on this machine?
     
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    You can look into this LINK
     
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    It sounds too good to be true o.0... So this is basically a separate hub that you connect VIA ExpressCard port that has slots for the Radeon HD GPU's and ultimately gives you upgradeable graphics on your laptop. I found a thread with some reviews... looks interesting. It is pricey though.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=397296

    Edit: So it actually doesn't upgrade the graphics on your laptop screen. You need to have a 2nd monitor. So the setup ultimately looks like this:

    Laptop > Vidock(Via ExpressCardCable [Custom by vidock]) > Monitor (Via DVI or VGA)

    This is another forum link about the vidock card (incase anyone else is following this thread)
    http://www.xoticpcforums.com/showthread.php?t=4382&highlight=vidock
     
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