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    Is my video card upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ultimaniumx, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. ultimaniumx

    ultimaniumx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm wondering is it possible to buy a new video card and replace my current one. I have a HP Pavilion DV6648SE. Specs:

    Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 200GB 4200RPM SATA
    Processor Speed 1.50GHz
    Processor Type Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5250
    RAM 2GB DDR2

    Discrete Video Memory Yes
    Expandable Video Memory No
    Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    Integrated Video Memory Yes
    Upgradeable Video System No
    Video Memory 384MB

    Now I realize my video card is crappy and not designed for heavy gaming, and I did not intend to use this laptop for gaming purposes. However, since Team Fortress 2 came out, I've changed my mind. I ALSO realize that it says Upgradeable Video System: NO but I would just like someone else's answer other than BestBuy's.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    ultimaniumx, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. notyou

    notyou Notebook Deity

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    You can't, remember to read the stickies before posting though, they usually contain most of what you need to know.
     
    notyou, Dec 11, 2007
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  3. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    NO.

    /End of story.
     
    Dreamer, Dec 11, 2007
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  4. ultimaniumx

    ultimaniumx Notebook Enthusiast

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    ugh.. sorry.. I just realized there is an entire thread on the X3100. Thank you. Please delete this thread! I feel ashamed AHHH
     
    ultimaniumx, Dec 11, 2007
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