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    Motherboard Swap for Ghx upgrade, Compaq V2000

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RMSUPERSTAR99, May 15, 2006.

  1. RMSUPERSTAR99

    RMSUPERSTAR99 Newbie

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    I have a Compaq V2000 laptop(bought at xmas 2005), and it has the intel graphics. Whenever I run the smallest 3d applications, the computer hangs and then the video driver crashes, and the computer switches to the original VGA mode from Windows 2.x (looks pathetic). I would like to know the following:

    Is it possible to change the graphics chip on the motherboard (it is called "integrated graphics")?
    Is it possible to swap the motherboard inside my laptop for a newer one with the ATI graphics chip?
    If it is possible to swap motherboards, where would I buy the ATI motherboard?
    Or, should I just go about buying a new computer(if i do, i would get one without the silly widescreens)

    If it would help, I am planing to buy more memory to install and Windows XP Pro if I am not going to buy anotehr computer.:ati:
     
    RMSUPERSTAR99, May 15, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Nope.
    I suppose all is possible depending on your skill level.
    See above.
    I think this really your best option. Generally widescreens have better GPUs.
    More memory will help, but not much.
     
    ZaZ, May 16, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You can't do anything but number four.

    I should probably create a duplicate of this and stick it in here . . it is 100% impossible to upgrade integrated graphics; actually, 99% of laptops are impossible to upgrade, even if they are dedicated.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=41454
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 16, 2006
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  4. RMSUPERSTAR99

    RMSUPERSTAR99 Newbie

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    Thanks. So, it looks like I'm going to Compusa and buy a new machine... :mad: :(
     
    RMSUPERSTAR99, May 16, 2006
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  5. n8man

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    OMG! Never go to CompUSA!!! If you're interested in swapping out components, look at this google search:

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...lla:en-US:official&q=mxm+vs+axiom&btnG=Search

    I have a Maximum PC Magazine where they built a badass machine for $1500, complete with upgradeable graphics module. If you ever want to upgrade, this is the way to go. My next noteboook will be DIY. The biggest things to consider when building: Intel or AMD, & ATI or nVidia? Everything else is cake.
     
    n8man, May 20, 2006
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  6. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    wow, you really need to take some time and do some research. if you had done so initially, you wouldn't have bought a notebook with an integrated gpu when you knew you were going to be doing 3d stuff.

    buying from compusa is a huge mistake.

    learn what it is you really need and then fill out the what should i buy? sticky in the what should i buy? forum
     
    drumfu, May 20, 2006
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