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    Q: Laptop Graphic Card

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    Hi lately I've been wanting to try out some new games, but my graphics card doesn't even meet the requirements. :(

    I need to know if I can change the graphics card on my laptop: HP pavilion zd7000. I won't be getting a new one for awhile. If I can change it, can you recommend anything good for gaming yet at an affordable price?

    Thanks.

    EDIT: Oh btw, the graphics card is an NVidia GeForce4 448 Go
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Nope.
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    XPS1330, Dec 21, 2007
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  3. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    No way to change the graphic card. How old is your laptop? Seems like a pretty dated card, no offense.
     
    KGann, Dec 21, 2007
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  4. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    I can't change it? Aww this sucks.

    Ya, I know it's dated, i got it 3 years ago...maybe I'll get a desktop
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  5. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah you should get a desktop...
     
    Johnny T, Dec 21, 2007
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  6. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Just read a review about it... seems in 04 that thing was a beast, weighing in around $2,600! (This one did have 512m of RAM and a P4 3.2Ghz)
     
    KGann, Dec 21, 2007
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  7. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    ~99% of all laptops cant have their GPU changed...Read this thread( upgrading mobile video cards) for more information about the exceptions.

    A desktop is an excellent choice for a gamer that doesn't move around. However if you need mobility(and want to game) then a la[top is probably your only choice depending on your needs. Notebooks with good GPUs are pretty affordable(depending on your needs/wants) but they will never be as powerful as "gaming desktop".
     
    Kdawgca, Dec 21, 2007
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  8. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    Can anyone suggest any desktop thats good for gaming yet affordable? :X I think I can get one, depends though.

    Thanks for all the help.
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  9. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    Oh my bad, this is a laptop review place, sorry. Will take suggestions though :)
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  10. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  11. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    Oh ok, I'm going to make a thread there, I think.
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  12. Gobmonster

    Gobmonster Notebook Consultant

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    I say get a laptop, that is unless you are stationary

    i spend most of my gaming on the go, im only at home when im sleeping or eating
     
    Gobmonster, Dec 21, 2007
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  13. slayerxm

    slayerxm Newbie

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    Heh I never game on the go, when I'm out I'm out, so i guess a desktop is ok for me.
     
    slayerxm, Dec 21, 2007
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  14. Vagabondllama

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    If you're comfortable enough, I would recommend building your own computer. If you're not knowledgeable enough, it's really not that difficult to learn, as there are tons of guides online and you can get help with what parts to buy in forums. It's much cheaper to build a computer yourself, and you'll be able to get better gaming performance for less.
     
    Vagabondllama, Dec 21, 2007
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