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    Can I upgrade???

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by vaioman92, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. vaioman92

    vaioman92 Newbie

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    Hi, i am just about to buy a Gateway Platinum Edition Laptop it is a NX680 series notebook and it doesnt have the right graphics power for the games i have. I was wondering if i can upgrade the graphics.

    Thank You
     
    vaioman92, Jan 10, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    In general you cannot upgrade the graphics card of a notebook, except for MXM graphics cards.

    You could consider the Asustek XG Station, which is a docking station with a graphics card. Search for it in the forums on this website.
     
    jetstar, Jan 10, 2007
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    vaioman92 Newbie

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    Thanks, is that the external card?
     
    vaioman92, Jan 10, 2007
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    Ok cool

    Thanks again
     
    vaioman92, Jan 10, 2007
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