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    Can I install a graphics card on a T420?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kingneptune117, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. kingneptune117

    kingneptune117 Notebook Guru

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    Hey all,

    I have a T420, no graphics card, just the intel integrated stuff.

    I want to start using autocad but it is a bit slow with just the intel integrated.

    Is there anyway for me to purchase a graphics card and install it in my t420 by hand?
     
    kingneptune117, Jun 18, 2012
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    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    ^^^ I believe the NVIDIA graphics card is soldered to the T420 system board. If you want the NVIDIA, you must replace the mobo.
     
    Kaso, Jun 18, 2012
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    kingneptune117 Notebook Guru

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    Dang

    Any chance I could send it in for the upgrade?
     
    kingneptune117, Jun 18, 2012
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    Nrbelex Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You might explore your eGPU options. Also, this.

    Edit to add: Definitely not for the faint of heart.
     
    Nrbelex, Jun 18, 2012
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    kingneptune117 Notebook Guru

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    I want portability lol. I already have a powerful desktop. It would just be nice to be able to do autocad work around campus back at school instead of having to go back to my apartment. I shouldnt have cheaped out on the t420 lol. Any other ideas?
     
    kingneptune117, Jun 18, 2012
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    Nrbelex Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Sell it and get a W-series ThinkPad...
     
    Nrbelex, Jun 18, 2012
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