Need informations R51

[kedal]

Hello !!!!

I have a Thinkpad R51 (model 1830 W5Y) with Vista 32bits Sp1
Motherboard Intel i855PM
Intel M 715 Dothan (1.5Ghz)
2Gigas DDR 2700
HDD Hitachi Ata 100 160Gigas
ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 32mb

I would like to change my Graphic and my Cpu

Everyone can help me !!!!
I don't know which card and cpu i need for upgrade !!!!!

Thanks
Kedal

[lophiomys]

The CPU you could change, the GPU not, b/c it's soldered to the mobo.
If it makes a difference you could fit an R52 mobo
in your R51, you'd need new RAM though.

IMHO the best would be to you upgrade your Thinkpad.

HTH

[schen]

I have a Thinkpad R51 (model 1830 W5Y)

ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 32mb

I would like to change my Graphic and my Cpu

Basically, what it comes down to is, if you want to change the GPU, you'll have to change the MB. Your options are as follows:

ATI GPUs- Several types, including 7500, 9000, Fire GL with memories ranging from 32Mb to 128Mb

Intel GPUs- Basically all are the integrated type that borrows memory.

That's just a basic idea. If you'll do a search on R5x Series GPUs, you'll find a number of threads that discuss the various GPUs available. One thing to look for though, is that the MBs for the 14" and the 15" machines are different.

[BeeJayEmm]

Motherboards are interchangeable between 15" and 14.1" R52 ThinkPads, at least. There is an interposer to fill the extra room in 15" models. I believe this is true with all R5x models, although I could be wrong. Search the forum for more details if you like.