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    Is it possible to get a better graphics card on the FW190?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by msafi, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. msafi

    msafi Notebook Guru

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    I have an Intel embedded graphics card, which doesn't support OpenGL with Adobe products. I was wondering if it's possible to upgrade the graphics card on this FW190 laptop to a better one that would run Adobe products on full throttle.

    Is it possible?

    Thanks,
     
    msafi, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. owais

    owais Notebook Deity

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    dont think it is
     
    owais, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

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    Nope, that is soldered onto the motherboard, so you cannot get a better graphics card without replacing your entire motherboard (not very cost effective).
     
    MidnightSun, Mar 28, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    And even that may be iffy.... heatsink, and maybe motherboard design can differ slihtly...

    I haven't seen the interiors - but its a possebility.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 28, 2009
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