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    Newb question : How can we upgrade graphic card in laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chuckdeg, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. chuckdeg

    chuckdeg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering how and which laptops graphic cards are upgradeable. Is it when the graphic card isnt on board?

    This will help me out on purchase cause i was getting like a 40% discount on tecras notebook but i am pretty sure i cant upgrade these
     
    chuckdeg, Sep 12, 2009
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    They are not user upgradeable. (tecra that is)
     
    Clutch, Sep 12, 2009
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  3. chuckdeg

    chuckdeg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alrighty. Which brand is upgradeable?
     
    chuckdeg, Sep 12, 2009
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Very few notebook models have upgradeable graphics card and even for those that are upgradable there are very few choices to upgrade to.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 12, 2009
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    moral hazard, Sep 13, 2009
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    Read the stickies!!!!
     
    Samot, Sep 14, 2009
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    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Serg, Sep 14, 2009
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