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    Oh god how Support has screwed me over...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Pbottie, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. Pbottie

    Pbottie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Man I didn't think HP could get any worse than what I have been through but as I just got my computer (dv2700) from the support again I noticed something odd... When they switched the Motherboard they downgraded my 8400GS from a 128MB to a 64MB... They aren't allowed to do that right? Cause right now I'm dumbstruck as to how godawful they have treated me. I really don't want to send in my computer again for fear of them stealing my RAM or sth... I bet if I was in the states none of this would be happening. SIGH

    Anyway, I'm here to ask if there is any way to upgrade the Graphic card "manually" I'm pretty sure I can't since it's probably stuck to the motherboard but I just want to be 100% sure.
     
  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Yes theres no way to upgrade the graphics card. What program did you use to check it?

    Difference between the two are small. I know the 64mb version is DDR3 which has faster clocks and cooler. Video memory isnt really a big deal.

    Theres also turbocache which uses up your RAM if you run out of dedicated memory.

    I wouldn't bother sending it in and waiting..
     
  3. Pbottie

    Pbottie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used GPUZ hmm... DDR3 you say.. have to check that again.

    EDIT: Yup GDDR3 64 MB. So that, is cooler they say? sweet... I guess I should change it to support upgraded me then :D
    Thanks for you input flipfire, you really do rock.