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    Change Graphics card for DV6700t New Notebook

    Discussion in 'HP' started by deadlock, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. deadlock

    deadlock Notebook Enthusiast

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    I Just bought a new notebook and i was not knowing a the time of order about the importance of the graphics card . my notebook is having the below card:
    • Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 - For Core 2 Duo Processors

    Can i change this with Nvidia Geoforce 256MB . If so How can i do it..? How much does it cost me ? ( Is there any External slot to put it in..?)
    I Never play games.I will watch DVD's and Make Home Video's using Pinnacle/or uleaD/ OR Adobe Etc. Does it make any diffrenec with these softwares if i change to 256mb gRAPHICS Card.

    also, Can i add 2nd Hard Disk to My Notebook ? is there any slot for that like
    9* series notebooks ?( Read some where some Dual HDD etc..)
    Please advise and Thanks for your time.

    MODEL : DV6700T
    My Model and Config is below in my signature:
     
    deadlock, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It cannot be upgraded, sorry. Please read the GPU Guide.
     
    Greg, Feb 27, 2008
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