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    Can I upgrade my Mobility Radeon 9000??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FreddyFi, Nov 18, 2005.

  1. FreddyFi

    FreddyFi Newbie

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    Hey Everyone,
    I know this question was probably asked before but I never really understood!
    I have a Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo D 7830 (2.8 GHz Celeron, 512 mB, etc... and a ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 with 64 mB).... so can I upgrade my graphic card to a ATI mobility with 128 mB?? Because I run into troubles playing Splinter Cell (not smooths at all!).
    If the card is the same size I would be able to just swop it to the other one, right??!! Please help I have no idea!!!
     
    FreddyFi, Nov 18, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, in most cases, the GPU(9000 in your case) is soldered onto the motherboard.

    Only the newer GPU's, the MXM and AXIOM type video cards are modular and thus, upgradable.

    Sorry!
     
    coriolis, Nov 18, 2005
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    incognito666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If your video memmory is shared then you might be able to alter a setting in the bios to put it up to 128mb
     
    incognito666, Dec 15, 2005
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