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    upgrading my graphics card!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by polesel31, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. polesel31

    polesel31 Newbie

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    hey guys,

    I just bought a Toshiba A100-TA7...it is a great omputer but I jsut have one question. Certain games that I play do not run properly even though the specs are sufficeint due to not having a good graphics card (I have the integrated Intel). What I want to know is how can I upgrade my card, I know that it is limited because it is a laptop but I still want to see what I can do. I have a slot at the side of my laptop which I hear is a PCIMA card slot or somehting like that. So how can I do this? and where can I find graphics cards?

    Thank You

    ***SORRY ABOUT THE DOUBLE POST, I DID NOT SEE THIS FORUM UNTIL AFTER I POSTED THE FIRST TIME BUT EITHER WAY, BOTH POSTS ARE IN THE RIGHT FORUMS***
     
    polesel31, Jan 30, 2007
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  2. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    It's basically impossible to upgrade the video card on a laptop. There are MXM cards that are supposed to be exchangeable. A vid card through PCMCIA won't fair much better than integrated graphics (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, the data transfer speed isn't high enough).
     
    who8mahrice, Jan 30, 2007
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    You will not be able to upgrade your video card. Unfortunately you are stuck with the Intel Integrated Card. You'll need a new computer if you want to up your graphical-hp. Check out the GPU guide for more information.
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    coriolis, Jan 30, 2007
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