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I'm starting to consider doing the t60p/t61 mod...

I do some 3d rendering, so graphics performance is important. I've searched around but haven't found any info on performance of fireGL v5200 vs x3100; maybe it's supposed to be obvious! Before I think about this mod, I need to know if the x3100 graphics are up to the task, and if not what are the alternatives?

Thanks!

A v5200 - better a v5250 is a MUST for this task!
A x3100 barely keeps up with the Windows 7
Aero effects....lets not even start with graphics....
Make shure, you have a good Dual core and proper cooling!

Thanks!

sinc wrote:So... is it possible to do the UXGA t60p/ t61 mod and retain the 3d graphics capability? Has it been done?

You will have to wait for some1 who is able to answer this question for you, since I am not specialized in ThinkPad custom mods...

3dmark05 score on a FireGL V5200: 3629
3dmark05 score on a Intel X3100: 805

This gives you a rough indication of its performance...

For reference here are the scores of the other T60 and T61 graphics cards:
3dmark05 score on a Intel GMA 950 (T60): 407
3dmark05 score on a Ati X1300 (T60): 1332
3dmark05 score on a Ati X1400 (T60): 2284
3dmark05 score on a Ati V5250 (T60p): 3895

3dmark05 score on a Nvidia NVS 140M (T61): 2942
3dmark05 score on a Nvidia FX 570M (T61p): 7790

My advice, if you need graphic performance from a T61 series, get a T61p widescreen with 08/08 date, while they can still be sourced. The only way you're going to get a reliable discrete gpu chip on a 4:3 t61 board is to get a refurbished board from lenovo. I believe they cost $575 and you need an identical board in trade. I've been trying to get one for quite some time myself.

For $575 you could get a T500.

For $575 you can get a W500.

Of course, but I'm not at all ready to give up on 4:3, otherwise I wouldn't be considering all this.

Thanks to everyone for the info!