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Can I upgrade to ATI graphics card from Intel?

Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by baileymoto, Jul 22, 2005.

baileymoto Notebook Consultant

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If I go with the intel graphics card now, can I in the future upgrade to the ATI or NVIDIA? Or must this be something they build beforehand?

I know the Pentium M has to be used, so with that said, could I get the Celeron now and upgrade both the chip and graphics card in the future? Not necessarily saying this is what I will be doing, but just sort of wondering.

Im on a budget now, so Id like to spend as least as possible. I may be fine with Celeron and Intel graphics, but I may later change my mind and want to upgrade.

baileymoto, Jul 22, 2005

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Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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No, the graphics card is on teh MB, you can't add a new one.

Brian, Jul 22, 2005

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some dedicated gaming laptops have the ability to upgrade video cards, but it's obviously recommended that you send it in for installation.

things you can upgrade are generally the RAM, the hard drive, and the CD-ROM. that's why when purchasing a laptop, you should have less concern for the things that can be switched and get the best CPU/video card you can afford.

100 eyes, Jul 25, 2005

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