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    Can i change the graphics card in my HP Pavilion g6-1241sa

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Charles Sedden, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. Charles Sedden

    Charles Sedden Newbie

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    I really need help, i need to know if i can change the graphics card in my HP Pavilion g6-1241sa because it lags on my games i play the specs of my laptop now are

    processor : Intel core i5-2430m

    ram: 6gb

    graphics card: Intel Hd
     
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    Charles Sedden, Mar 11, 2012
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  2. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    sorry bro, no :(
     
    maxheap, Mar 11, 2012
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    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    You cannot upgrade the G6's graphics.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 11, 2012
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  4. Charles Sedden

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    Cant i upgrade anything on it that will improve gaming
     
    Charles Sedden, Mar 11, 2012
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  5. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    nope you cannot :( 6GB is more than enough for gaming, but you can boost windows performance with an SSD, an SSD is the best possible pc upgrade on the block, however it doesn't contribute (well, negligible) to gaming...
     
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  6. Charles Sedden

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    Im mosty talking about cod and minecarft i wont to play them on high settings but it lags
     
    Charles Sedden, Mar 11, 2012
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    as long as the gpu is the same, your gaming is the same buddy :( but I think it is time to upgrade :) new lappies are coming soon :)
     
    maxheap, Mar 11, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    95% of laptops have soldered GPU's and cannot be upgraded. The Sandy Bridge CPU's have GPU on die, but still it cannot be upgraded, unless another G6 model offered discreet graphics, you would need a new motherboard/heatsink and that would not be cost efficient. Your best bet is to sell your current laptop and buy one that has discreet graphics or turn down the settings. HD 3000 should be fine for alot of less demanding titles. I was able to play TF2 @ 1280x720 on medium with no lag issues. COD should be playable if it is turned down, MW3 is based of MW2 engine, unless you are talking about Black Ops.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 12, 2012
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    You could swap in a motherboard for your G6 that includes a discrete gpu. I did a similar thing to my old DV5. I swapped from a board that had an AMD cpu with integrated graphics on the mobo to a board that used an Intel cpu with an Nvidia 9600M GT. Gaming was much more enjoyable. But, its not for everyone. Just thought id mention it.
     
    davidricardo86, Mar 13, 2012
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  10. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    With the new Ivy Bridge and next gen graphics coming in about one to two months' time, I would suggest that you save up some money and buy a new laptop capable of gaming. Meanwhile try to bear with the G6, and sell it after you get the new one.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 13, 2012
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  11. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Try to install the mod "optimine"

    Optimine can boost the FPS and the stability of the game.


    I use it, it really does boost FPS
     
    Mobius 1, Mar 13, 2012
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  12. Charles Sedden

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    That is a great idea thanks
     
    Charles Sedden, Mar 13, 2012
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