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Laptop graphics Upgrade possible!

Discussion in 'Computers & Modding' started by kingofgamemasters777, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. kingofgamemasters777

    kingofgamemasters777 Well-Known Member

    i found this device called the Vidock2 it allows you to upgrade your laptops graphics card through you laptops express card slot. it works by using any desktop graphics card that you put in the vidock and then connect it to a monitor. it also has 7.1 digital surround sound. the price isn't too bad ether. $100 to buy it without a graphics card and $300 to buy it with a ati Radeon 4670 Card.

    links
    vidock2 websie
    where to buy site(you can also google for other stores.
    youtube vid 1
    youtube vid 2
     
    kingofgamemasters777, Oct 21, 2009
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  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    the expresscard port is very slow by comparison to a regular PCI-E slot. So don't expect a huge improvement.

    Also it can't run high end cards that require a separate power connection.
     
    Loonylion, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. kingofgamemasters777

    kingofgamemasters777 Well-Known Member

    really it seamed to make a pretty big difference in those videos
     
    kingofgamemasters777, Oct 21, 2009
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  4. Luk7nk4

    Luk7nk4 Well-Known Member

    You should rather save your money for a desktop rather than trying to upgrade your laptop. This solution is just wasted money IMO.
     
    Luk7nk4, Oct 22, 2009
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  5. kingofgamemasters777

    kingofgamemasters777 Well-Known Member

    a desktop capable of playing games would cost more than the vidock
     
    kingofgamemasters777, Oct 22, 2009
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  6. mds64

    mds64 Well-Known Member

    This is the best idea.

    Laptops are not designed with gaming or upgrades in mind-they are for portability and work related uses.

    I'm just lucky with mine..it can do resident evil 5 (with lowest settings) and has built in blueray playback-so I don't even need a ps3 XD
     
    mds64, Oct 23, 2009
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  7. damanali

    damanali Well-Known Member

    Wow, an upgrade for laptops. now i can watch HD youtube clips on my old laptop.

    hm... how can you get a portable desktop? everybody seems to know of those portable desktops that they insist on saving money to buy a desktop instead of the laptop....

    I'm trying to search online for a all-in-one desktop that is portable.
     
    damanali, Oct 23, 2009
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  8. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    they exist but they cant be upgraded and dont play games.
     
    Loonylion, Oct 23, 2009
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