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    changing graphics card possible?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by faith4, Jul 29, 2006.

  1. faith4

    faith4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i got a laptop with 128MB (Shared) Intel GMA 950 graphics card,
    i know this is not good for gaming, so to change a graphics card in a laptop, is it hard to do ? or can u even change it by urself ?
     
    faith4, Jul 29, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    No, it's probably not possible to change your graphics, as they are integrated. Only a very small number of laptops, can have their graphic cards changed.
     
    Zero, Jul 29, 2006
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    pbcustom98 Goldmember

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    unless it is MXM or AXIOM, then you cannot change it..although some Dells will allow you to. however, just about every other laptop cannot have the GPU changed.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Jul 29, 2006
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  4. digital8doug

    digital8doug Notebook Consultant

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    Shared graphics :( means you would have to change out the motherboard and put in one that has a graphics card port/slot. But why bother?
    Cost would almost be more than buying a computer with a Dedicated graphics card in it.
    It appears my 915 mobo with a dedicated card slot is also able to utilize excess SODIMM RAM :D . PC Wizard 2006 indicates I have 256MB total graphics memory w/ 128MB or only a 64MB card GeForce 6600 installed. 64MB card OC easier also!
     
    digital8doug, Jul 29, 2006
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  5. sublime

    sublime Notebook Evangelist

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    In case you haven't caught on after the other posts, the answer is- no.

    Not only can YOU not do it, nobody can. If you want to get a better card, you have to get a better computer
     
    sublime, Jul 29, 2006
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  6. faith4

    faith4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks.
    dam laptops... :(
     
    faith4, Jul 30, 2006
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    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 30, 2006
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