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    Can I upgrade my graphic card? (PCI Express)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by filthydani, Nov 27, 2005.

  1. filthydani

    filthydani Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I have LG laptop (LW70 Express), my card is ATI X600 mobility radeon, can i upgrade it to x800? if yes, where can i get that card alone?

    thanks.
     
    filthydani, Nov 27, 2005
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    No unfortunatley you cannot upgrade your gfx card on your laptop! the best you can do is increase your ram and upgrade the hard drive! or if your on a tight budget upgrade to the lastest drivers i.e catalyst 5.11 from this site www.DRIVERHEAVEN.com. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the only way you can upgrade gfx cards is if their MXM (SWAPPABLE) and those are only in very few expensive laptops good luck!.
     
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    filthydani Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm, i thought that PCI express cards in laptops are upgradeable, thats what i heard...

    "As the leader in notebook graphics, ATI is pleased to announce the world's first notebook GPU for PCI Express," said Philip Eisler, Vice President and General Manager, Integrated and Mobile, ATI Technologies. "By adopting ATI's AXIOM module for PCI Express now, OEMs, ODMs and end users can easily upgrade to ATI's future family of exciting PCI Express products for the best in graphics and video."

    ???
     
    filthydani, Nov 28, 2005
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    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends, some brands weld it in. Some brands let you upgrade, but you may kiss your warranty goodbye.
     
    Ardor, Nov 28, 2005
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    Yours is'nt AXIOM or MXM so you can't upgrade it sorry!
     
    tonyy, Nov 28, 2005
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    filthydani Notebook Enthusiast

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    X600 is PCI Express, actually i asked ati about it and they told me its upgradeable... so thanks anyway
     
    filthydani, Nov 28, 2005
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yes, the X600 is PCI-e, but the question is, is it AXIOM compliant? I highly doubt that it is in the LG.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 28, 2005
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    the standard doesnt matter (pci-e) because of the way things physically fit inside the notebook. the only way it's upgradeable is if the manufacturer of your notebook offers an upgraded card for the specific model that you are using. so, when an ATI says it's "upgradeable", that is in theory. you cannot simply just go buy a higher end ATI card and stuff it in your notebook. the BIOS may not support the card. the card may not physically fit inside inside the notebook due to the other components that have to occupy the interior. don't be duped by a one sentence line in a marketing campaign.
     
    drumfu, Nov 28, 2005
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