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    can i upgrade my m680 graphics x700 ?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by dave-g, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. dave-g

    dave-g Newbie

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    hi

    i have a gateway m680 17" laptop.

    pentium m centrino 2ghz cpu
    2gb ram
    x700 128mb graphics card

    is it possible to upgrade my graphics card so i can play farcry 2?

    i believe i need a card that does dx10 and shader 3.0?

    if so which card should i go for and where is the best place please to get one from,i am in the uk btw.

    many thanks
    dave
     
    dave-g, Aug 17, 2009
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  2. Keith

    Keith Notebook Deity

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    Unfortunately, you can't. The video chip is integrated into the motherboard.
     
    Keith, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. dave-g

    dave-g Newbie

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    hi keith

    oh,i thought it had dedicated graphics and it was removable :(

    many thanks
    dave
     
    dave-g, Aug 17, 2009
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