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    Upgrading Toshiba Satellite S50D-A for Gaming

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jummpy, Nov 16, 2014.

  1. jummpy

    jummpy Newbie

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    Hello all! I have a Toshiba Satellite S50D-A that I would like to upgrade for gaming. I would like to be able to run most games on at least low-medium settings. (I don't really care about nice graphics, just solid FPS)

    Specs:

    Quad Core AMD A10-5745M APU ~ 2.1GHZ

    Windows 8.1

    DirectX 11

    8GB Ram

    AMD Radeon HD 8610G + 8500M Dual Graphics with aprox. 5204MB of memory

    777GB free of 910GB HD

    I think the only thing slowing me down is the graphics card, or maybe the processor. Any compatible and affordable upgrades you guys can recommend?

    Thanks a bunch, and if you need anymore info, just ask!
     
    jummpy, Nov 16, 2014
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    jummpy Newbie

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    Anyone know what kind of graphics card would be compatible?
     
    jummpy, Nov 16, 2014
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    You'll probably need to get a new laptop.. This can't be upgraded.. The AMD APU+GPU is just junk.. Sell it and upgrade to a new laptop..
     
    TomJGX, Nov 17, 2014
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  4. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, you can't get a upgrade GPU and whom told you otherwise is ludicrous. What to Gaming get a laptop that specify gaming and those will cost close to 2000US not what you pay for mid level laptop.
     
    StormJumper, Nov 17, 2014
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  5. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    No GPU upgrade options here. Only upgradable GPU in laptops is high end, heavy gaming laptops like the high end Clevos and Alienwares.
     
    Kent T, Nov 17, 2014
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    And most business-oriented 'workstation' machines.
     
    alexhawker, Nov 17, 2014
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  7. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, GPU upgrades for Workstations as well. And for big and thick Gaming machines. Those are the main two categories where an upgradable GPU will be found.
     
    Kent T, Nov 17, 2014
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    TomJGX, Nov 18, 2014
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  9. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which is a superb gamer and a far superior machine to the Toshibas. Not a bad option at all. Sensible and well built.
     
    Kent T, Nov 18, 2014
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  10. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Yeah equivalent config here in UK is £1000... Just goes to show how cheap electronics are in the US...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 19, 2014
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    And you're basing this statement on what??
     
    alexhawker, Nov 19, 2014
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  12. KCETech1

    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    have to agree... I upgrade the GPU's in my Elitebook W's, Zbook 17 and Precision M's all the time. even swap from Quadro to Fire Pro's depending on my need.
     
    KCETech1, Nov 19, 2014
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  13. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Many a laptop has soldered GPU. Bigger workstations and high end gaming laptops exceptions to that rule.
     
    Kent T, Nov 20, 2014
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