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    would i be able to change my graphics card w/this laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by electrodude2, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. electrodude2

    electrodude2 Newbie

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    the laptop is here
    any help would be appreciated
     
    electrodude2, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    No, you would not. Please read the sticky in the Gaming and Graphics Cards section.
     
    odin243, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    No you can't

    - The GMA 950 is soldered into the motherboard
    - There is no space for a dedicated card. A new GPU will need a new heatsink, and there is no room for that. So you cant upgrade.
    - If you are worried about upgrading in future, you need a buy a desktop.
     
    Lil Mayz, Jul 22, 2007
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