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    update graphics on T60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vmt88, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. vmt88

    vmt88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey forum,

    I have a 2613 model T60 I configured in '06 I believe. I had the X1400 ati 128bit card put in. Is this integrated? Can I upgrade to a better card?
    Thanks in advance for any help. This forum has always served me well.
     
    vmt88, Jan 25, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    it is physically soldered to the motherboard, the only way to update your GPU in your laptop is to get a Expresscard adapter (V-dock) that allows you to use a desktop graphics card externally.
     
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    cvec7 Notebook Evangelist

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    The ViDock is your option. You are limited to using the model with the ATI graphics since your Thinkpad has the ATI graphics. I have a T60 with the X1400 too, and considered it, but for the extra $300 you pay for the base model and the $400 or so you pay for the upgraded one, it's just not worth it to me. Really, it's best used for if you want to hook up more displays to your notebook.
    This review has some really great info on it: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vidock-expresscard-graphics,1933.html
    Like I said, for me, if I was gaming, I'd rather spend $150 on a new graphics card for my desktop that'll spank the performance of the ViDock, or put that $400 towards a new laptop if I needed mobile graphics power. But as you can probably see from the pics in the review, the ViDock isn't exactly a portable solution.
     
    cvec7, Jan 25, 2010
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