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    Upgrade T500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by amma, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. amma

    amma Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have T500 with Ati 3650/ Intel switchable graphics. Iv searched but i cant find anything releated. My question is ; Can i upgrade my switchable graphics ?To play some games. Atleast for medium details for titles like ME3. If so, what would you recommended ?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Selling your T500 and getting something more suitable to your needs. You can't upgrade the GPU as it's soldered to the board.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 28, 2012
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    Nope, the GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. That said, I think it should play ME3 fine at medium-high/high settings at 1440x900 (at least that worked very well in ME2). I couldn't tell much difference between that and native 1680x1050.

    If you really want to boost GPU performance, you could try setting up an eGPU system. See here.
     
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    amma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you guys...you are the legends.. however selling this one is not the option since iv bought it last week :D

    One strange issue im dealing with is when i connect the laptop on tv with displayport in games i dont have full screen...thats just in games.. is there one option in ccc for this issue ?
     
    amma, Mar 28, 2012
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