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    A possibly dumb question about upgrading Graphics Card.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by x64, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. x64

    x64 Notebook Geek

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    I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question.

    The notebook I have arriving soon has a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics card installed.

    Is it possible for me to upgrade this card myself once it arrives to something like a NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT?

    Would this be an easy process? Would it simply involve switching cards and everything works?

    Thanks for the help guys. :eek:
     
    x64, Jun 15, 2008
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  2. Morningsup

    Morningsup Notebook Consultant

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    No siree bob i dont think you can upgrade the gfx card
     
    Morningsup, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Not possible.Sorry.But I heard AMD is planning to launch external graphics card.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 15, 2008
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  4. x64

    x64 Notebook Geek

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    is it possible to upgrade any card in a notebook or no?
     
    x64, Jun 15, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Sorry but no, its soldered in to the motherboard.
     
    flipfire, Jun 15, 2008
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  6. x64

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    ok, thanks for the help guys. :)
     
    x64, Jun 15, 2008
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  7. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    there are a couple of exceptions, such as some Asus and Clevo models that are "upgradeable" but the upgrade options are limited to whichever card is sold for the specific notebook.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 16, 2008
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