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    Video Card in a GM965 mother

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Eliseo, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. Eliseo

    Eliseo Newbie

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    Hi, I have a laptop with an Intel 965GM mother that has an integrated video card, what I want to know is if this mother has a PCI slot available for a video card, and if this is so, if I can install the new card without too much complications. If someone could also tell me what video cards would suit me I'd greatly appreciate it, but mainly I'm interested in knowing if there is a possibility of upgrading the video card. Needless to say that anyone who can help me has my thanks,

    Saludos, Eliseo
     
    Eliseo, Nov 9, 2009
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  2. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its not possible to upgrade, you would need a new motherboard with a dedicated gpu solution and then sometimes its hard to upgrade.
     
    Cobra03, Nov 9, 2009
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    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    GM965 have Intel VGA only.
    You need PM965 to have the MXM slot for GPU.
     
    DarkSilver, Nov 9, 2009
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    DIY ViDock is a good option if don't mind running to an external LCD.
     
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  5. Eliseo

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    Roger, thanks for the input
    Saludos
     
    Eliseo, Nov 9, 2009
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