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    dv8327cl and videocard upgrades?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Mars_999, Oct 12, 2006.

  1. Mars_999

    Mars_999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I have a dv8327cl with a Geforce 7600 and would like to know how I can determine whether or not I can upgrade the videocard with out breaking open the case? And where can one buy these upgrade videocards? Thanks
     
    Mars_999, Oct 12, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No...most laptops (almost all) laptops cannot be upgraded. The only exception to this (that I know of) is the Dell XPS M1710...and even then ONLY if Dell designed to release the part.

    In short...no.

    External graphics cards aren't available either. That technology is a few years away (if ever) from hitting laptops.
     
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    Mars_999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No 100% true, my Gateway 17" model had an upgradeable Videocard in it...
     
    Mars_999, Oct 12, 2006
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  4. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Like he said, most laptops.

    I'm pretty sure HP notebook's video cards can't be upgraded.
     
    JM, Oct 12, 2006
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