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    Graphics cards

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by chuckychaz13, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. chuckychaz13

    chuckychaz13 Newbie

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    I want a graphics card for my laptop but all the cards i found in stores are for desktops only. where do i go to find cards for my laptop?
     
    chuckychaz13, Nov 2, 2008
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    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    There is a very small number of laptops with upgradeable video cards (1-2%).

    Your laptop is mostly likely not one of them.
     
    ktr, Nov 2, 2008
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    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    You can't. Read the sticky.
     
    Xonar, Nov 2, 2008
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    chuckychaz13 Newbie

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    ok thank you. that kinda sucks that i cant upgrade though. Is there any way i could change my settings or something to help my current graphic driver give me more frames per second.
     
    chuckychaz13, Nov 3, 2008
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    y2khardtop Notebook Consultant

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    lowering resolutions/fewer special effects will improve framerate. Also, make sure you have the latest drivers for your integrated graphics.

    If you want to play 3d games on a laptop, you have to make sure you get one designed for it. Even most desktops comes with crappy, integrated graphics, including "vista ready" models that can't even run Aero
     
    y2khardtop, Nov 3, 2008
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