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    Graphics Cards upgrading.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cbetso, May 23, 2011.

  1. cbetso

    cbetso Newbie

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    Hi I just bought a new hp dv7-4285dx laptop here is more info from bestbuy where i got it from. It have a AMD Radeon HD 6370 graphics it say swichable. I just want to know if I can buy a new Graphics Cards and replace it and if I can what type can I buy.
     
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  2. richierichdollar

    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    No switchable means that it will switch between the ati 6370 and the integrated graphics, on the motherboard or the cpu (core I 3,5,7 series)
     
    richierichdollar, May 23, 2011
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    cbetso Newbie

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    So i cant change it
     
    cbetso, May 23, 2011
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    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    You cannot change the Graphics card. Its a dedicated card but built into the motherboard. Very few laptops can change the GPU.
     
    bikerboy94, May 23, 2011
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    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    No sorry not possible on 99% of laptops
     
    richierichdollar, May 23, 2011
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