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    Graphics card impossible...

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by xj3158, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. xj3158

    xj3158 Newbie

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    everyone says its impossible to put a graphics card on a laptop...

    i have a TOSHIBA U205-S5034...

    I checked the intel website and it says that there is a 16 X PCI slot for my board and that it has onboard graphics 128 Mb...

    what is the PCI slot for...cant i directly put another graphics card in that slot...thanks...
     
    xj3158, Oct 23, 2007
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Sure you can...if you find one that fits the notebook form factor, adheres to your particular notebook's power requirements, and is supported in your notebook's BIOS.

    That probably narrows your options down to.......Mobile Intel 945GM Express
     
    Eleison, Oct 23, 2007
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    LOL..........the PCI slot is probably for the Wireless card...
     
    Johnny T, Oct 23, 2007
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    Yes, this is Correct, follow what he says (+1 Rep for Thain1982) :)
     
    Nvidia, Oct 23, 2007
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  5. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    @Johnny_T: A PCI x16 slot? Normally they just put in a mini PCI-e x1 slot for the wireless.
     
    Eleison, Oct 23, 2007
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    It's for the GMA 950 like you said.

    This is the oldest (and most hated) question in the book. The video card is not upgradeable period.
     
    Lithus, Oct 23, 2007
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  7. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    oops i miss read it...sry :p
     
    Johnny T, Oct 23, 2007
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    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Dreamer, Oct 23, 2007
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  9. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The PCI slots are routed internally for the GMA. It has been documented many times over...you cannot upgrade this card.
     
    Greg, Oct 23, 2007
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