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by smf
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??

$65 U.S.D, seems a lot; for such an old CPU. I sure wish the g41 machine was compatible with some different processor options/availability, I thought this machine ran the desktop variant of P4 in which case, like some of the P4 extreme processors that came out late in the p4's lifeline. Actually clo...
by smf
Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??

Okay Terminator I'm going to go for it based on what you said; (so I hope you feel appropriately guilty if it is the wrong / incompatible part) LOL 😂

I guess we will see.
Thank you for your help, talk soon!
SMF
by smf
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??

Hey again, on this one, guys!!, I am ready to buy, CPU upgrade for my G41 ThinkPad, we've discussed that length on this board that the Intel P4 552 @ 3.46 GHz was the best we could do as far as performance, on a stock G41 Motherboard... That being said; I believe I found the best price on the web, (...
by smf
Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: DVD - RW multi-burner drive for IBM G41 ThinkPad
Replies: 1
Views: 3209

DVD - RW multi-burner drive for IBM G41 ThinkPad

Is there an internal DVD drive capable of burning DVDs that is compatible with the g41 series of ThinkPad when owned by the IBM division circa 2005 this model came out? I believe it's IDE technology so the newer multi drives won't fit but did IBM offer DVD burning technology in the internal drives w...
by smf
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

Re: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??

So is the P4 (552)@3.46, the absolute fastest one, Ican put in there. I know sometimes unofficially; the machine will work with some other configurations made by Intel. So if anyone knows, if there's an even quicker unit I can put in this G41, I would like to know what that is, as I want to complete...
by smf
Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: ThinkPad R, A, G and Z Series
Topic: what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??
Replies: 12
Views: 5937

what is the max performance CPU I can upgrade into a G41 ThinkPad??

Hello all; My inquiry today is what is the fastest/most powerful, processor I can implant into a g41 ThinkPad as an upgrade? I understand that this model ThinkPad had two different processor family lines available to it. One, would be the Intel Cburner D, family of CPU; or the Pentium 4 family line....
by smf
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Highest performance GPU compatible in a W701?
Replies: 5
Views: 7389

Re: Highest performance GPU compatible in a W701?

I honestly don't know, what this machine has, for GPU, weather it be the 2800 or 3200 FX, as i can't power it on. Not sure why that is exactly either so hoping not a whole motherboard issue, I have new i7 CPU unit ready to go it anyways, so she's opening up for surgery but that'd suck. Would it be w...
by smf
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Possible to install any GLOSSY Displays of anykind on w701
Replies: 0
Views: 6021

Possible to install any GLOSSY Displays of anykind on w701

I want a gloss screen please help me find a compatible one. we might have to reach outside the box a little but I think it can be done lol!
Thanks you awesome people, wiling to help!
SMF
JIM
by smf
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Highest performance GPU compatible in a W701?
Replies: 5
Views: 7389

Highest performance GPU compatible in a W701?

What is the absolute best performing Graphics Processor, I can just pop right onto the W701 Motherboard and is easily compatible... Can anyone help me please?
THX
JIM
by smf
Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:13 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Got an AC adapter for W701, no lights, no power?
Replies: 3
Views: 6419

Got an AC adapter for W701, no lights, no power?

Hello again friends, I'm having a problem with my newly acquired Thinkpad W701, It needed a charger and hard drive says the Ebay ad. However, after buying the proper Ac Adapter, I've come to realize that no lights are even on! No charge, No power! I was pi$$ed. Anyway where should I start? AC port? ...
by smf
Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Fastest i7 CPU for W701
Replies: 6
Views: 8317

Re: Fastest i7 CPU for W701

950mx really won't be compatible? There is no 950MX...? Idk im not an expert but, yes there is a i7 950, it doesn't have to be an mx does it? ? : https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10548594378758666939?q=i7+950mx+cpu&biw=360&bih=593&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&sxsrf=ALeKk01ZPvRB-eduCVezZ4SADx2ulpPlaw:15923...
by smf
Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$
Replies: 13
Views: 3931

Re: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$

THANKS BRO!
by smf
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Fastest i7 CPU for W701
Replies: 6
Views: 8317

Re: Fastest i7 CPU for W701

ThinkPadMiami wrote:
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:44 am
Presumably it will max out with a 940XM. Not sure about heat dissipation though. That is sometimes a bit tricky with XMs.

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd010111

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en ... tIds=43127
950mx really won't be compatible?
by smf
Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:13 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: 32GBs o' RAM in a W701?
Replies: 1
Views: 6764

32GBs o' RAM in a W701?

I Hear this is true, now a days we have 8gb chips so while IBM's official Specs say max RAM Output:16GBs it may actually be higher but I wanted to get a more expert opinion/s!
THX!
SMF
by smf
Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$
Replies: 13
Views: 3931

Re: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$

Just placed my order off ebay its a bit of work but for 235$ to my door i said why not. I got the W701 without 2nd screen. But is there an off-brand Ac adapter for these, for cheap? 230W/ AC input voltage: 100 V to 240 V; 50/60 Hz i don't care if its a Chinese Knock-off, ivm looking for the most co...
by smf
Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: Fastest i7 CPU for W701
Replies: 6
Views: 8317

Fastest i7 CPU for W701

Hey party people!

I Just bought a W701 Thinkpad off ebay, i think the highest speed i7 available stock with this system was only 2.0Ghz for sum reason? But I figured someone must know some alternative i7's that we can stuff in it, with much more power... Hopefully!
Thanks All!
SMF
by smf
Tue Jun 09, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$
Replies: 13
Views: 3931

Re: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$

Just placed my order off ebay its a bit of work but for 235$ to my door i said why not. I got the W701 without 2nd screen. But is there an off-brand Ac adapter for these, for cheap? 230W/ AC input voltage: 100 V to 240 V; 50/60 Hz i don't care if its a Chinese Knock-off, ivm looking for the most cos...
by smf
Sun May 31, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$
Replies: 13
Views: 3931

Re: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$

Still looking though lol.
by smf
Fri May 22, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

TPFanatic wrote:
Thu May 21, 2020 7:23 pm
Wow, glad that solved the problem. It's scary that a beloved machine can spontaneously brick itself like that. Good job bringing it back.
Thanks!!
by smf
Thu May 21, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

CMOS BATTERY unplug was a godsend! It fixed everything! Thanks fellowship!
SMF
by smf
Wed May 20, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$
Replies: 13
Views: 3931

Re: $$ WTB! Lenovo Thinkpad W701 $$

I can't afford this one, nor do I really prefer the Dual screen setup, so this ones all yours:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264601841100
by smf
Mon May 18, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

Yes, tried external monitor no such luck... Where can I expect to find the CMOS batt? On a W500 ThinkPad?
by smf
Mon May 18, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

Any other thoughts?
by smf
Mon May 18, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

Nope, just tried 2 totally different yet equally compatible RAM, and no luck...
by smf
Mon May 18, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

You think installing an OS, shorted out my perfectly good brand new 8Gb ram upgrade? It was working fine up until that point?
by smf
Mon May 18, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: ThinkPad W500/W510/W520 and W700/W701 Series
Topic: What just happened?? W500 crash
Replies: 24
Views: 10163

Re: What just happened?? W500 crash

Yes, when the RAM was removed i got the series of beeps. Upon reinstalling it i got no beeps. But still just a black screen. I tried power cycling it to no prevail. I held power button with no A/c or Batt. For 20secs multiple, times. But nothing. No splash screen, no Bios options?
JIM

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