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    Is it impossible to upgrade video in Laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trumanhw, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. trumanhw

    trumanhw Notebook Consultant

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    I have a T500 Lenovo and, though the graphics card is [okay] we all know there are newer, better, faster cards out there. Is this something that's soldered on to the board? Or is it user changeable?
     
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    Check out this thread (as well as the other threads inked to the first post) for more info on upgrading laptop graphics.

    Basically, the T500 can't have its GPU changed AFAIK so your best solution to boost graphics performance would be an external solution(either buy a ViDock 2 at 300$ or Build your own external graphics as seen in this thread). Mind you, an external solution compromises mobility.
     
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    Upgrading Mobile Graphics Cards
     
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    Soldered on. if you want to upgrade GPU's at a later time you will need to look at laptops with MXM video cards which are user swappable ... if you can find the right ones
     
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    Well, option A) is no longer quite true...
     
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    Yeah nowadays you can either purchase an external solution or make one yourself with the guide here on NBR. Mind you, apparently there have been issues with working the DIY ViDock with Windows 7.
     
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    This is why I game on a desktop.
     
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  8. trumanhw

    trumanhw Notebook Consultant

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    MXM!! GOOOD ADVICE! thank you.. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

    Okay, did anyone see my other thread re: changing my processor? Yes, Im hijacking my own thread! lol. Please take a look if you can.
     
    trumanhw, Dec 7, 2009
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