Need Help Getting New/Better Graphics Card

Hello,

Well I am new here because this place seemed like the most informed out of all the communities that could provide some help.

Here is my situation:

I received a HP Pavilion dv6408nr Entertainment Notebook PC as a gift. I have recently obtained Unreal Tournament 3 and Gears of War and my graphics are not nearly as good as the should be, here are the specs.

Direct link : HERE

Microprocessor >> 1.8 GHz AMD Turion ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56
Microprocessor Cache >> 512KB+512KB L2 Cache
Memory >> 1024 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Memory Max >> Max supported 2048 MB
Video Graphics >> NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
Video Memory Up to 287 MB
Hard Drive >> 160GB (5400 RPM) SATA
PC Card Slots >> 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

I have read the forums and here is the review on the graphics: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=113975

And here is what Chaz said in "The Mobile Graphics Card Info Page - Most GPU Qs answered "

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A.Integrated Graphics Processors :HTRBJL:

What are Integrated Graphics Processors (IGPs)? They are a simple graphics controller located on the motherboard. IGPs (with few exceptions) do not have their own memory and cannot play complex 3D games. Integrated graphics cards are not for gaming – office work, DVD watching, and web surfing is near the limit of their capabilities. They can be found in almost any size notebook, from those with a 10.6” screen to 17”. Advantages of an IGP include low power consumption and virtually no heat. 

Although IGP performance is for the most part irrelevant, they are rated below from lowest-performing to highest:

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Intel GMA900*
Intel GMA950
ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
[B]Nvidia GeForce Go6100/6150[/B]
ATI Radeon Xpress 1100/1150
ATI Radeon Xpress 1200/1250
Intel GMA X3100
Nvidia GeForce 7150M  

So I guess, I am wondering what I can do with around $150 to improve my game play experience and improve it enough to play demanding game such as Unreal Tournament 2007 aka 3 and Gears of War.

Thanks,
C-do

 

You cannot upgrade your graphics card.

 

yeah, but I was wondering if it is possible to get it replaced or would I have to buy a whole new mother board.

 

You need to buy a new laptop.

 

laptops don't work like that... 99% of laptops videocards can't be upgraded.

 

Oh goody, I think I will stick with it till the new windows is released.... =( or until they figure something out.

 

Yeah, you'd have to get an entirely new PC.