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    T61 integrated X3100 -- can it be upgraded later?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jmFightSpam, May 30, 2007.

  1. jmFightSpam

    jmFightSpam Notebook Consultant

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    If I get the integrated X3100 now with my T61, can it be upgraded to a discrete component down the road if needed?
    Thanks.
     
    jmFightSpam, May 30, 2007
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  2. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    no integrated card can ever be upgraded...either way, lenovo doesn't let you upgrade your gpu at all.
     
    ejl, May 30, 2007
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  3. Solidgun

    Solidgun Notebook Consultant

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    The card is not going to be upgradable, but I believe there is a graphics card company that is working on external GPU for laptops.
     
    Solidgun, May 30, 2007
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    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, the Asus XGStation..........
     
    zadillo, May 30, 2007
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    Well, some can, if they have the right kind of interface, like "mini-pci-like" MXM or Axiom, or if the model in question has a video daughterboard by design. The T61 has neither. The only way to upgrade it is via a total system board swap out. (The CPU can be swapped though)

    Not worth it.

    However, the ultrabase available for the T series has a pci-e slot for a desktop card which supposedly improves the graphics for the lcd, not just an external monitor. The problem with the Asus XG Station is that an external monitor is needed.

    http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/hands-on-with-the-asus-xg-station-external-gpu
     
    Tholek, May 30, 2007
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