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    Laptop Graphics card Integration & PCI Express

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by robbo2003, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. robbo2003

    robbo2003 Newbie

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    This is going to be plain and simple, if you are in my exact position i hope this can help you too.

    I have a:

    Compaq Presario V6000

    With:

    AMD Turion64 Dual Core Processor
    Integrated Nvidia MCP67M - Geforce 7150M processor
    2 Gigabyte RAM
    Quanta 30CF Motherboard

    What im asking is can anyone tell me if it is possible to change my graphics card, even if it means a new motherboard. BUT, without changing anything else?

    I understand that most will think "Get a new laptop" ... but i want to know if it is possible. Also i have software telling me i have:

    "Slot PCI-Express : Available (64-bit) 5.0v, 3.3v"

    If you can tell me how to upgrade my graphics card through this that would be very apreciated.

    If you need more info on anything else just ask.

    Benchmark for how much i want it upgraded - Being able to play Crysis On MED Graphics.

    Thanks in advance! Need to settle this once and for all as i want a laptop with reasonable Graphics capability for Gameing.
     
    robbo2003, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Quick and to the point:

    1. You can't upgrade a graphics card in a laptop.

    2. If they made the V6000 with dedicated graphics you could conceivably swap the motherboards over IF you can find one and IF you know what you're doing enough to get it back together again and it still works.

    Really, it'd be a waste of time and money. Hate to say it but it's true - you'd be better off with a new laptop.
     
    moon angel, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    not possible. its soldered on the mobo. unless that model has a dedicated gpu mobo, you can't switch mobo to upgrade gpu


    to play crysis on all med would require AT LEAST a 8600gt (at a low res).

    it is HIGHLY unlikely that notebook can handle the thermal output of a 8600gt when it currently has a integrated card
     
    hmmmmm, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. robbo2003

    robbo2003 Newbie

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    well what about these "PCI Express" Slots i have open,

    Is it possible to boost my graphics in anyway with these as i understand you can get a combination of them working to help balance it on conditions such as:

    SPACE in the Laptop itself
    WATT/Voltage consumption
    THERMAL output

    If i could get some pointers or links to help that would be great ! :)

    also a link to buy such devices would be even more appreciated :p
     
    robbo2003, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. kowell

    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    Whatever adjustements you will make will be almost unnoticable.

    You can't upgrade the GPU on this laptop

    There is no way this laptop will run Crisys well.

    Sorry.
     
    kowell, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Those "open" PCIe slots are "there" in that the chipset supports them. If you have an integrated motherboard, there are no PCIe traces leading out of the chipset core. So you technically have the slot, but you really do not.

    If you have a dedicated card, and you do not have a Dell or MXM laptop, those PCIe "slots" traces lead to a soldered GPU.

    NOT UPGRADEABLE.

    If you want to look into getting a new notebook (or desktop) I'd encourage you to fill out the FAQ and post in the What Should I Buy forum!
     
    Greg, Jan 22, 2008
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