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    ThinkPad T60 PCI Express dual-video?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mcisthegame, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. mcisthegame

    mcisthegame Newbie

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    Does anyone have a recommendation for a dual video card for the T60 docking station? The dock has an expansion slot for a PCI-Express but I've never purchased one of those. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good one that I should check out.
     
    mcisthegame, Jan 29, 2007
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    -Zeus- Notebook Consultant

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    the cardbus is limited to 38MB/s, far too slow for any decent video card.

    EDIT: not only that, it's a x1 PCIe, all modern GPUs run on an x16 bus.
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    He's right--the video card in the base is not intended for gaming, sadly.
     
    vespoli, Jan 29, 2007
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    bfd3832 Notebook Geek

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    This has answered a question Ive been wondering for a long time. Awesome.

    So basically, is it just for running multiple monitors?
     
    bfd3832, Jan 29, 2007
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    umm... it's possible, sure. you need a low-profile GPU.
     
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    mcisthegame Newbie

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    Thanks. I thought the T60 is an x16. Just need it for monitoring, no gaming is needed (I wish). So an x1 PCIe dual video card.... anyone recommend a particular model?
     
    mcisthegame, Jan 30, 2007
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    don't forget... low profile!
     
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    mcisthegame Newbie

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    Gotcha, Thanks again
     
    mcisthegame, Jan 30, 2007
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