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    hp pavilion entertainment pc

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Antitang, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. Antitang

    Antitang Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright first the scenario. My friend bought a hp pavilion entertainment pc and he wants to play games such as cod2 and NWN2 which need a better video card. The computer right now has an Intel 945dm/gu express chipset family. What video card would you guys reccomend? Thanks for any and all help.

    note- this is hard because I don't have the computer in front of me.
     
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Its not possible to replace the graphics card in almost all notebooks. Only a small percentage have upgradeable graphics cards, and none of the DV series are in that small percentage. Even those that are upgradeable, have to meet certain thermal criteria and specifications before the upgrade can take place.
     
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  3. Antitang

    Antitang Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks very much, do you know anything more specifically about this laptop?
     
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    The DV series of notebooks is quite a large range, and includes many notebooks. So, you will have to ask your friend which model he has. Most of the newer DV series has been very popular, because of the build quality and the appearance, so alot of information on most of the notebooks is available on the Internet, and also NBR user reviews. Have a look at them for more information.
     
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    which laptop? you never mentioned a specific model number
     
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  6. Antitang

    Antitang Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is a dv6103nr. With a intel 945 express chipset family
     
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    Kdawgca, Apr 2, 2007
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  8. Antitang

    Antitang Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright thanks for all of your help
     
    Antitang, Apr 2, 2007
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  9. IIIM3

    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well he can get the ASUS external graphics card (if he wants a shoebox attached to his computer) when it comes out (i dont know when BUT SOON!!!!!)
     
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    Oh, sorry, but i believe that it is an NVIDIA 7900GTX if im not mistaking, but i may be. But it is something really good, and will be able to play CoD 2 and what not on it.
     
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  12. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    It'll also be pretty expensive, and you won't see the full potential of the 7900GS realized, because it'll be connected via a relatively slow port compared to the graphics setup on a notebook or a PCI x16 slot on a desktop.
     
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    http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4426

    It's expensive but its still a better option then buying a whole new laptop
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 2, 2007
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  14. Gator

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    I hear you can get it for $400 with the 7900GS. If your laptop has an ExpressCard slot and a GMA, then it's worth it if you want to game. Besides, quality LCD monitors are going for ridiculously cheap prices nowadays, might as well use this as an excuse to pick one up.
     
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  15. Antitang

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    oh nice thanks
     
    Antitang, Apr 2, 2007
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