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    Anything I can do ???

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by GForce01, May 27, 2008.

  1. GForce01

    GForce01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi,
    i understand that the laptop graphics cards are not replacable, but i really need to upgrade mine (NVidia Go6100). mine sucks..... is there really nothing i can do???

    Could i take the one i have now out and solder a new one in????

    im this desperate....

    I am running a 17inch acer Aspire 9301AWSMi laptop which i am gradually turning into a Desktop....without all the cables :) :eek:
     
    GForce01, May 27, 2008
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Well, on top of laptop cards not being upgradable, that is an IGP, so, you wouldn't be able to do it in a desktop anyway.
     
    Thomas, May 27, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The IGP is inside of the chipset...cannot be upgraded.
     
    Greg, May 27, 2008
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    I think the Vidock might be a good alternative for you, assuming it comes on the market anytime soon..
     
    sesshomaru, May 27, 2008
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  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Sadly, time to get another laptop.
    The 6100 is veeeery outdated anyway.
     
    eleron911, May 27, 2008
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  6. GForce01

    GForce01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thx every one...
    what is IGP???
     
    GForce01, May 28, 2008
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  7. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    Integrated Graphics processor meaning its part of your chipset so it can't be upgraded/replaced.
     
    The Forerunner, May 28, 2008
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  8. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    Well I think he can get the external gpu now, there are 2 hitting the market.
     
    Nirvana, May 28, 2008
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  9. NJoy

    NJoy Няшka

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    Integrated Graphics Processor

    EDIT lol i was 1 minute late)))
     
    NJoy, May 28, 2008
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  10. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    His system is probably in need for an overhaul anyway, so I sugest a new laptop.
    The "external" cards would be slow anyway and could not compete with a 8600M GT for example.

    I recommend the Vostro 1500 as being among the most affordable laptops with the 8600M GT at the moment.
     
    eleron911, May 28, 2008
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Read the stickies before you post. You can't upgrade your graphics card . . .
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 28, 2008
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