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    Upgrade Nvidia Video Card?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by SlightyStoopid, Jan 22, 2009.

  1. SlightyStoopid

    SlightyStoopid Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a HP dv5t with a

    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS,

    and I was wondering if I should fork over some more money to upgrade to the

    512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT.

    Is there that much of a difference between the two that I should go buy the 9600m? The only game(s) I would really be running on my laptop is WoW, and possibly Diablo 3.

    Thanks alot
     
    SlightyStoopid, Jan 22, 2009
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  2. Ghold

    Ghold Notebook Evangelist

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    you can't upgrade your graphics card in a laptop...
     
    Ghold, Jan 22, 2009
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  3. The Commodore

    The Commodore Notebook Consultant

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    In most laptops. And in his case...no.
     
    The Commodore, Jan 22, 2009
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  4. ahl395

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    Nope. Sorry. :(
     
    ahl395, Jan 22, 2009
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  5. SlightyStoopid

    SlightyStoopid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh well, thats no big deal then, but I might as well ask, is it a decent video card?
    Or is it on the lower end of the spectrum?
     
    SlightyStoopid, Jan 22, 2009
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  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Gophn, Jan 22, 2009
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  7. ahl395

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    The 9200M isnt a great card. Although, it can play newer games on low or medium low settings. ;)
    Its not really classified as a gaming card though.
     
    ahl395, Jan 22, 2009
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  8. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Read the stickies. You cannot upgrade your video card on your HP dv5t.
     
    crash, Jan 22, 2009
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