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    Non-mobility graphics card in notebook?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by z5sharp, Apr 30, 2006.

  1. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to use a graphics card made for desktops in notebooks, or are the connections too different?
     
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  2. Elminst

    Elminst Some Network Guy

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    simply put; No.
    the connections, size, space available, and cooling are all completely different from a desktop. And often completely different between laptop manufacturers.
     
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    matt.modica Notebook Consultant

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    Graphics cards in laptops are custom integrated into the motherboard, and can't even be swaped with another laptop graphics card most of the time. Remember, laptops don't have extra drive bays, PCI/PCIe and AGP slots like desktops do.
     
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  4. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the information.
     
    z5sharp, Apr 30, 2006
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