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    Can I upgrade the vidoecard in the HP G61?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by toplaps, Feb 11, 2010.

  1. toplaps

    toplaps Notebook Enthusiast

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    It comes with a HD4200 and was wondering if I could upgrade it or am I stuck with this?
     
    toplaps, Feb 11, 2010
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    lidowxx Notebook Deity

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    99% of the laptops aren't upgradable in the video card department, and unfortunately, yes, you are stuck with what you have for now.
     
    lidowxx, Feb 11, 2010
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    key001 Notebook Evangelist

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    upgrade - no
    attach an external videocard - probably
     
    key001, Feb 11, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    0% chance of upgrade if u got hp... u can however use an external graphics solution called DIY Vidock... It should allow u to play games at ur native res with no problem depending on what card u use with it... See the below link on DIY Vidock...

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=418851
     
    sean473, Feb 11, 2010
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    toplaps Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the link.

    After looking through that it seems much more trouble than it's worth. I'll just deal with what I have.
     
    toplaps, Feb 11, 2010
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