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    can a discrete graphics card be later fixed into a dv5z

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by thara56, Jul 7, 2008.

  1. thara56

    thara56 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If i buy a dv5z with IGP now, would i be able to get an ATI H3450 or 3650 fix it to my notebook
     
    thara56, Jul 7, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, you will never be able to upgrade it. As a matter of fact, you cannot upgrade most notebook GPUs ever.
     
    Greg, Jul 7, 2008
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  3. thara56

    thara56 Notebook Enthusiast

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    are you sure???

    coz i am i won't have a discrete graphics first. So my graphics slot would be empty right? can't i later on fix a discrete card to it???

    (like we do in desktops)
     
    thara56, Jul 7, 2008
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  4. eyuras

    eyuras Notebook Consultant

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    No, if you dont select a machine with a dedicated GPU they will give you a motherboard with an IGP and no slot for a gpu
     
    eyuras, Jul 7, 2008
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  5. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    There would be no slot in your mobo. A laptop isn't built like a desktop.. . :D
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 7, 2008
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    GPUs are either in the chipset (integrated) or soldered onto the notebook (in this laptops's case, along with most others). Integrated GPU motherboards do NOT have the extra connections for a dedicated GPU, and dedicated GPU motherboards (most of them) cannot have the GPU swapped.

    You can NEVER upgrade an IGP notebook, NEVER. And HP has never let any of their consumer line laptops have an upgrade option.

    If you still aren't sure...check out the sticky in this forum...where it says you cannot upgrade the GPU.
     
    Greg, Jul 7, 2008
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  7. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    IGP's can never be upgraded. Not even on desktops.
     
    flipfire, Jul 7, 2008
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    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Uh...I disagree. I have two motherboards in my house right now with integrated GPUs (an Intel 915 with GMA 900 and an nForce 430 with GeForce 6150) and both have PCI-E slots in them running dedicated graphics cards. IGPs in laptops can never be upgraded, but the same is certainly not true of desktops.
     
    lowlymarine, Jul 7, 2008
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