catilley1092
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I would like to explore the option of adding a 2nd video card to my notebook. From the specs, it looked like I have a spare express slot, I verified this with SIW.
System Slot #6
Name: J6C1
Type: PCI Express
Data Bus Width: 1x or x1
Current Usage: Available
System Slot #7
Name: J8C2
Type: Unknown
Data Bus Width: 32 bits
Current Usage: Available
The type of card that I'm considering is this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003ZMTPG0/qid=1008036386/sr=8-4/mysuperpc-20
Or a similar card, will depend on available stock at time of purchase. I realize that I'll need power for this, so what I was thinking was to buy a mid sized tower with a PSU & Fan built in. Then place the card in there, and connect to the available slot. If necessary, there are adapters:
http://www.magma.com/pciexpress.asp
This is a project that I'll need to save for, so it will take a bit, hopefully by the end of the summer. But before I get my hopes too high, I need to know one thing.
Is this possible?
Thanks for all input.
Cat
System Slot #6
Name: J6C1
Type: PCI Express
Data Bus Width: 1x or x1
Current Usage: Available
System Slot #7
Name: J8C2
Type: Unknown
Data Bus Width: 32 bits
Current Usage: Available
The type of card that I'm considering is this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003ZMTPG0/qid=1008036386/sr=8-4/mysuperpc-20
Or a similar card, will depend on available stock at time of purchase. I realize that I'll need power for this, so what I was thinking was to buy a mid sized tower with a PSU & Fan built in. Then place the card in there, and connect to the available slot. If necessary, there are adapters:
http://www.magma.com/pciexpress.asp
This is a project that I'll need to save for, so it will take a bit, hopefully by the end of the summer. But before I get my hopes too high, I need to know one thing.
Is this possible?
Thanks for all input.
Cat
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