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    Where to buy a PCI Express laptop graphics card?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by R4diopir4te, Feb 9, 2006.

  1. R4diopir4te

    R4diopir4te Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where can I buy a new graphics card for my laptop? Also, what is the best I can use? See my sig for my specs.
     
    R4diopir4te, Feb 9, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Impossible to upgrade, you're stuck with what you have unfortunately.

    99% of laptops cannot have their card upgraded.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 9, 2006
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  3. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The only way a card can be switched in a laptop is if it is MXM or AXIOM compatable...laptop and card. This has just started becoming available and will most likely not be the case in older laptops.

    The other thing with old laptop is some of the components would be soldered in...thus not upgradable.
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 10, 2006
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