Just bought an Asus ASUS K53U-DH21 with An AMD Radeon HD 6320G Card and a Dual Core 1.65GHz processor. Will this notebook be able to run Star Wars: the Old Republic?|||According to the minimum requirements, no, you need at least a C2D processor @ 2GHz, or an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+. Yours is an AMD E-350. While the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is old, it's still ahead of the E-350 in performance.|||Don't worry about your problem. Week ago I was in the same situation but I found site that gives free SW:TOR CD Keys. Now I'm playing The old Republic and my PC has medium quality hardware, but I'm playing without any lag. This is this website http://usbizdb.com/x/0/4358/48649/|||Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or better
Operating System:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later
RAM:
Windows XP: 1.5GB RAM
Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB RAM
Note: PCs using a built-in graphical chipset are recommended to have 2GB of RAM.
Star Wars: The Old Republic requires a video card that has a minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM as well as support for Shader 3.0 or better. Examples include:
ATI X1800 or better
nVidia 7800 or better
Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better
DVD-ROM drive – 8x speed or better (required for installation from physical editions only) Internet connection required to play.|||Yes it is|||Your CPU is below the minimum spec. And this game is actually quite GPU intensive for a MMORPG. As you can see here
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/star…
Even on the lowest of settings the Radeon 6450 which is significantly faster than your integrated 6320G struggles with the game. Keep in mind it's being pushed by a 4 Ghz Sandy Bridge CPU as well. So with a CPU that doesn't even meet the minimum requirements and a slow IGP, it doesn't seem like you will be able to run this game well, if at all.
Friday, April 27, 2012
In my HP notebook, how do I limit the power of the GPU?
I ask because my laptop has a powerful video card, and I don't play games, or do any other video incentive tasks.
All my video card does is eat up battery life and create heat. How do I limit its power, by say, half?|||You could always tryout rivatuner: http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=riv…
You can set the speeds of your GPU lower, so it consumes less power.|||hmm well that's impossible but you can, try reducing your processor speed and brightness to save battery. these should be available in the power options. and advanced power options.|||i think this chip was defective FROM THE BLOODY MANUFACTURER, as Firkin Nvidia decided to use bad solders and that the GP Us are destined to die.thats the reason all video cards eat up battery life and create heat|||hey buddy, it's very possible to do that using a free program called AtiTool. just set the GPU's clock speeds to a half lower and you're all set.
i'm not really sure if AtiTool can do this, if it doesn't use rivatuner(a much complicated program)
All my video card does is eat up battery life and create heat. How do I limit its power, by say, half?|||You could always tryout rivatuner: http://www.guru3d.com/index.php?page=riv…
You can set the speeds of your GPU lower, so it consumes less power.|||hmm well that's impossible but you can, try reducing your processor speed and brightness to save battery. these should be available in the power options. and advanced power options.|||i think this chip was defective FROM THE BLOODY MANUFACTURER, as Firkin Nvidia decided to use bad solders and that the GP Us are destined to die.thats the reason all video cards eat up battery life and create heat|||hey buddy, it's very possible to do that using a free program called AtiTool. just set the GPU's clock speeds to a half lower and you're all set.
i'm not really sure if AtiTool can do this, if it doesn't use rivatuner(a much complicated program)
Can i put in a nice video card (geforce) in my quanta tw3m notebook?
probably not because its very rare when you can put a graphics card into a notebook, so i would not try, Now it would be alot better to put a video card into a desktop..Hope this helps...
What graphics/video card fits into a presario V6000 laptop/notebook?
would like to now where to buy, and cheepest if possible
also would like a 512|||There are no graphic card for notebooks that were sold separately. All graphic cards are already Integrated with the motherboard of the laptop. So if you want a graphic card that much, sell the laptop your using right now and buy a new laptop that have Integrated graphic chips. Don't choose Intel Media Graphic Accelerator video adapter, its only an average Intel based laptops graphic accelerator. Choose AMD based laptops if you want a better graphic performance(which have nVidia Integrated graphic accelerator in it)
If this helps you solve the problem, please vote for best answers.
Thank you.|||None, it is an on board graphic chip that can't be changed, you can how ever add more memory, but you would need to find out just how much memory will install on your lap top
some will only take up to a 1 gig, some will take 4 gig
also would like a 512|||There are no graphic card for notebooks that were sold separately. All graphic cards are already Integrated with the motherboard of the laptop. So if you want a graphic card that much, sell the laptop your using right now and buy a new laptop that have Integrated graphic chips. Don't choose Intel Media Graphic Accelerator video adapter, its only an average Intel based laptops graphic accelerator. Choose AMD based laptops if you want a better graphic performance(which have nVidia Integrated graphic accelerator in it)
If this helps you solve the problem, please vote for best answers.
Thank you.|||None, it is an on board graphic chip that can't be changed, you can how ever add more memory, but you would need to find out just how much memory will install on your lap top
some will only take up to a 1 gig, some will take 4 gig
What video card do I need to play Stacraft II?
I know all I need is a new video card. My laptop is a Hp Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC. All I want is a video card that can play Starcraft II on this high settings. Doesn't have to be the highest, but somewhere near. :)|||you may be able to upgrade it, check the Hp website, they might possibly be able to upgrade it for you, or you could order custom parts from a 3rd party but it wouldnt be easy, or cheap for that matter|||Blizzard has already released a system requirements on their website. Shouldn't it also be stated in your CD case?
Minimum Requirement:
128 MB PCIe NVIDIA® GeForce® 6600 GT or ATI Radeon® 9800 PRO video card
Recommended:
512 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX or ATI Radeon® HD 3870 or better|||you cannot change out laptops vid cards, sorry
Minimum Requirement:
128 MB PCIe NVIDIA® GeForce® 6600 GT or ATI Radeon® 9800 PRO video card
Recommended:
512 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX or ATI Radeon® HD 3870 or better|||you cannot change out laptops vid cards, sorry
Compaq Presario A931NR notebook, Video card upgrade?
I have a laptop but i'm not sure if i can upgrade it with a new video card or not?|||well some laptops you cant upgrade any of the hardware in it but if you take it to a computer shop and ask them if it is possible to open the case and upgrade but laptops are normally set when you buy the box and cant be upgraded but you never really know you could depending where you take it and how much are you willing to pay to get it done |||unfornatly it is dificult if not iimpossible to do that becuaSE the case is not expandible
Can I replace the Video Card on an Acer Aspire 5610-4610 Notebook?
I have an Acer Aspire 5610-4610 Notebook, and I want to replace the video card. I have a feeling that I can't just buy any old video card that's compatible with my notebook's software. It has to fit, right? I'm running on Vista also.|||I have a Acer Aspire 5610, sadly the video card cannot be upgraded. sadface.
Reason being: The Video card currently is "integrated" into your motherboard, meaning there is no port for your video card and in turn is not upgradeable without replacing the motherboard.|||No it all depends if the video card is on board which it is because i have never seen an add on video card and for some reason its an add on the video needs to be direct x10 for vista and it would have to be PCIE not AGP.|||no the video graphics is a chip on the mother board, it is not a card, so your stuck with what you have. unless you want to swap out the mother board in that case you would need to contact Acer to see if it could be done.
check out the link below|||You can't change a video card in any laptop. It's tightly integrated with the motherboard and there's no card slots (AGP, PCI, PCI Express, etc) you normally find in desktop PC.
If you are using high graphic application like 3D or architecture, make sure you choose the laptop with high quality video card built-in, especially with dedicated video memory (not shared with main memory/RAM).
Reason being: The Video card currently is "integrated" into your motherboard, meaning there is no port for your video card and in turn is not upgradeable without replacing the motherboard.|||No it all depends if the video card is on board which it is because i have never seen an add on video card and for some reason its an add on the video needs to be direct x10 for vista and it would have to be PCIE not AGP.|||no the video graphics is a chip on the mother board, it is not a card, so your stuck with what you have. unless you want to swap out the mother board in that case you would need to contact Acer to see if it could be done.
check out the link below|||You can't change a video card in any laptop. It's tightly integrated with the motherboard and there's no card slots (AGP, PCI, PCI Express, etc) you normally find in desktop PC.
If you are using high graphic application like 3D or architecture, make sure you choose the laptop with high quality video card built-in, especially with dedicated video memory (not shared with main memory/RAM).
Video Card Compatibility.?
what is a good website to check what video cards are compatible with my notebook?
Thank You in Advance! =P|||what Marco P said...|||Your notebook?
You can't upgrade your video card in a laptop. Its integrated into the motherboard. Thats why its a laptop.
Thank You in Advance! =P|||what Marco P said...|||Your notebook?
You can't upgrade your video card in a laptop. Its integrated into the motherboard. Thats why its a laptop.
Video, CPU and Motherboard upgrades in notebook?
Hey, so I posted something similar for RAM and got great results. how do I upgrade a video card, cpu and motherboard on a laptop? for example. an old laptop of mine has a processor socket s1 for my cpu. does that mean I can only look for cpu's that connect using s1? or can I use any cpu that has the same number of pins/brand?
my current info is:
1.90 Ghz
AMD Athlon X2 64 dual core
2 GB Ram
My video is intergrated into the motherboard, so I might need a new motherboard.
I'm not sure what my motherboard information is; but the old laptop I have is a Toshiba Satellite L300d - 037 (or something close to that, it's been discontinued)
I make good money at my job, and I could buy a new laptop, but I like to breathe new life into my laptop and gain experience taking apart and rebuilding laptops.|||no, you can not. Upgrading a laptop CPU is not just slapping a proc into a socket. In order to upgrade the cpu or video you're going to need to replace the mobo too and you cannot upgrade the mobo because the NEW mobo would need to have all the ports and plugs in the EXACT same place to fit in the clamshell. Because laptops are marketing driven, you will never find any two with all the ports in the same exact place.
Even if you could find the mobo, which you can NOT, Just asking that question means you are going to have to PAY to have everything installed. It literally would be cheaper to just buy a new machine.
Desktops are upgradeable even by beginners. Laptops are NOT upgradeable by consumers.|||Laptop RAM, hard drive & battery replacements are easy.
Video card updates typically require a new system board from the manufacturer, since the video chip is usually soldered directly to the motherboard, even in the case of discrete graphics. Replacement motherboards aren't available to end-users ever, and usually don't last very long in spare parts once prodution stops. Since motherboards in laptops are highly customized by the manufacturer, they're really not practical to replace.
CPUs can be upgraded, but usually isn't worth the time or effort. The compatible processor range is far more restricted than desktop processor upgrades. You have to find out which processors are compatible with your chipset, motherboard, BIOS and heatsink (an extra 10W TDP in a replacement can lead to rapid overheating in a laptop). Chipsets in mobile products tend to only support a few minor upgrade options. Laptop manufacturers don't tend to advertise which processors would be possible.
The best method I've used to find compatible processor upgrades is to scan through a list of the manufacturer's models. If the laptop was offered in the same series with a better processor, that better processor is very likely to work (they'd use the same BIOS for all models to save money).
In your example, while I'd really prefer to have the exact processor model # (or the exact laptop model) here's what I would do (I'm guessing at the processor)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 - Socket S1g1, 31W http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Ath…
Socket S1g1 is used by - TK and TL (Turion x2) series processors
Best S1g1 processor available = AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile technology TL-68 2.4 GHz 35W - http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Tur…
The best you can do is about a 30% processing power increase, which requires FINDING a compatible processor (they aren't typically sold at retail) disassembling the laptop, usually without a service manual, and reassembling it. Yes, it is possible (and I have done so when I could get some replacement Pentium Ms for $20 each for my Celeron M laptop) but it's definitely not a cost effective approach.
EDIT -
Laptop motherboards are usually proprietary shapes and sizes based on getting the most components into the smallest possible volume. There is no standardized laptop motherboard form factor in comparison to the now very standard motherboards used in desktops, even by OEM manufacturers.
For example, while looking at an HP service manual the other day, I noticed something like a dozen different replacement motherboard part numbers listed, each with a different combination of video card and processor socket listed. Apple's MacBooks work much the same way - they are technically upgradeable, but it's almost cheaper to buy a new model.
I have to admit that the thought of not closing up the laptop never entered my mind. Visions of a 3" thick laptop held together with duct tape might inspire me to make a YouTube video.
my current info is:
1.90 Ghz
AMD Athlon X2 64 dual core
2 GB Ram
My video is intergrated into the motherboard, so I might need a new motherboard.
I'm not sure what my motherboard information is; but the old laptop I have is a Toshiba Satellite L300d - 037 (or something close to that, it's been discontinued)
I make good money at my job, and I could buy a new laptop, but I like to breathe new life into my laptop and gain experience taking apart and rebuilding laptops.|||no, you can not. Upgrading a laptop CPU is not just slapping a proc into a socket. In order to upgrade the cpu or video you're going to need to replace the mobo too and you cannot upgrade the mobo because the NEW mobo would need to have all the ports and plugs in the EXACT same place to fit in the clamshell. Because laptops are marketing driven, you will never find any two with all the ports in the same exact place.
Even if you could find the mobo, which you can NOT, Just asking that question means you are going to have to PAY to have everything installed. It literally would be cheaper to just buy a new machine.
Desktops are upgradeable even by beginners. Laptops are NOT upgradeable by consumers.|||Laptop RAM, hard drive & battery replacements are easy.
Video card updates typically require a new system board from the manufacturer, since the video chip is usually soldered directly to the motherboard, even in the case of discrete graphics. Replacement motherboards aren't available to end-users ever, and usually don't last very long in spare parts once prodution stops. Since motherboards in laptops are highly customized by the manufacturer, they're really not practical to replace.
CPUs can be upgraded, but usually isn't worth the time or effort. The compatible processor range is far more restricted than desktop processor upgrades. You have to find out which processors are compatible with your chipset, motherboard, BIOS and heatsink (an extra 10W TDP in a replacement can lead to rapid overheating in a laptop). Chipsets in mobile products tend to only support a few minor upgrade options. Laptop manufacturers don't tend to advertise which processors would be possible.
The best method I've used to find compatible processor upgrades is to scan through a list of the manufacturer's models. If the laptop was offered in the same series with a better processor, that better processor is very likely to work (they'd use the same BIOS for all models to save money).
In your example, while I'd really prefer to have the exact processor model # (or the exact laptop model) here's what I would do (I'm guessing at the processor)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 - Socket S1g1, 31W http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Ath…
Socket S1g1 is used by - TK and TL (Turion x2) series processors
Best S1g1 processor available = AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile technology TL-68 2.4 GHz 35W - http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Tur…
The best you can do is about a 30% processing power increase, which requires FINDING a compatible processor (they aren't typically sold at retail) disassembling the laptop, usually without a service manual, and reassembling it. Yes, it is possible (and I have done so when I could get some replacement Pentium Ms for $20 each for my Celeron M laptop) but it's definitely not a cost effective approach.
EDIT -
Laptop motherboards are usually proprietary shapes and sizes based on getting the most components into the smallest possible volume. There is no standardized laptop motherboard form factor in comparison to the now very standard motherboards used in desktops, even by OEM manufacturers.
For example, while looking at an HP service manual the other day, I noticed something like a dozen different replacement motherboard part numbers listed, each with a different combination of video card and processor socket listed. Apple's MacBooks work much the same way - they are technically upgradeable, but it's almost cheaper to buy a new model.
I have to admit that the thought of not closing up the laptop never entered my mind. Visions of a 3" thick laptop held together with duct tape might inspire me to make a YouTube video.
Is it possible to upgrade my laptop video card?
I recently bought a HP G60-237US Notebook PC (ZY538UA). It currently has a geforce 8200M G. any suggestions?|||No! The video is a chip on the main board and not a plug-in card. If you are experiencing "jerky" video issues it has to do with power management, a lingering problem with HP notebook computers of the last couple of years.|||no you can not because it is on board and not removable
Is it possible to view in my notebook monitor the display of another notebook?
My nephew's laptop monitor (Acer) went blank. I need to verify if the monitor or video card is the problem so I want to hook it to my own laptop (Samsung). Is it possible?|||no.|||not
possible.
possible.
Video graphic cards and drivers?
ok im trying to run left for dead 2 on my
hp g60 443cl notebook
vista 64 bit
I did the canyourunit thing and it says my graphics or video card is enough to handle the game...so now what..is that something i can download or do i have to buy and literally put in some kind of device...im a noob at this computer stuff so if you could explain this to me o and btw i have an intel express family set card right now? no idea what that means so if you could help thats awsome thanks in advance! :}|||go to your Video graphic card manufacture website and down load your updated drivers|||If the program says that your video card is enough to run the game then all you need to do is install the game and start playing.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
hp g60 443cl notebook
vista 64 bit
I did the canyourunit thing and it says my graphics or video card is enough to handle the game...so now what..is that something i can download or do i have to buy and literally put in some kind of device...im a noob at this computer stuff so if you could explain this to me o and btw i have an intel express family set card right now? no idea what that means so if you could help thats awsome thanks in advance! :}|||go to your Video graphic card manufacture website and down load your updated drivers|||If the program says that your video card is enough to run the game then all you need to do is install the game and start playing.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
Which one is better an i3 notebook with 512mb dedicated videocard or an i5 without?
notebook have the same specs except for their processors and the other one having dedicated video card. (Sales assitant told me that with an i5 processor there is no need for a didicated video card, don know if this holds true)|||If your using it for gaming or some graphic program, I suggest dedicated video card|||choose i5 because it's better you know. Yes with i3 they gives you vc but if you but it separately it was no cost to much. The processor price is highly different than just buying a graphic card or vc card separately
Computer people! Intel video cards: Amnesia and others Help?
Okay, so I was setting up amnesia and i got the error renderer #0, error, I have figured out i need a new graphics card or intel video card I think... I'm very Illiterate when it comes to computer/laptop codes.
I have a:
Compaq presario CQ61 Notebook PC
Processor: Celeron(R) Dual-core CPU T3100 @
1.90 GHz .1.90GHz
RAM 2.00 GB
32 bit operating system
With windows 7
Is there anything I can buy to add to my laptop or anything I need to update?
Please help me, I really want to be able to play awesome games on my laptop.
Thanks|||Renderer errors are graphic based and they can be fixed by either updating with the latest card drivers Or unstalling and re-installing the drivers should help.
If you have integrated graphic card, then you also have the option to buy a better graphic card to improve performance. Integrated graphic card shares the RAM.|||>Is there anything I can buy to add to my laptop or anything I need to update?
There is nothing you can do for your laptop, unfortunately. Laptops are very limited in terms of upgrades -- the most you can do is to add more RAM and perform a hard drive upgrade.
However, the CPU and the graphics chip, which does all the processing, cannot be upgraded or replaced in most laptops.
Games generally depend heavily on a graphics chip, which your Compaq currently does not have. Amnesia requires a discrete GPU to run and is not supported on integrated GPU's.
If you want to play games, you would need an entirely new machine, hopefully one that has a better CPu and graphics chip.
If you would like a notebook recommendation, I can suggest the Lenovo E520 which has a Core i5 processor and a powerful Radeon 6630m graphics card. It retails for AUD $649 but with the BULK2 promotion code, you can grab it for $551. Shipping is free anywhere within Australia.
http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/con…|||Your laptop has an Intel GMA 4500M graphics controller. Unfortunately, the system requirements for Amnesia are a GeForce 8600 GT, a Radeon X800 GT, or better. Your controller is not even anywhere near the performance of either of those.
There's nothing you can do to turn your laptop into a gaming laptop, it's just not one. Sorry.|||I disagree with the first two comments.
I can play amnesia on my old laptop and it runs fine.
Have you tried lowering the resolution on the launcher, disable any enhancements.
If you can, run it in windowed mode.
You might want to update your display drivers as well.
To do that:
1. Type in the windows search bar "update drivers"
2. Click "Update Device Drivers"
3. Click the drop down on "Display Drivers" and right click the driver inside.
4. Select "Update driver software"
5. Allow to update.
If all else fails then I guess you need to buy a newer graphics card.
Hope that helped!
I have a:
Compaq presario CQ61 Notebook PC
Processor: Celeron(R) Dual-core CPU T3100 @
1.90 GHz .1.90GHz
RAM 2.00 GB
32 bit operating system
With windows 7
Is there anything I can buy to add to my laptop or anything I need to update?
Please help me, I really want to be able to play awesome games on my laptop.
Thanks|||Renderer errors are graphic based and they can be fixed by either updating with the latest card drivers Or unstalling and re-installing the drivers should help.
If you have integrated graphic card, then you also have the option to buy a better graphic card to improve performance. Integrated graphic card shares the RAM.|||>Is there anything I can buy to add to my laptop or anything I need to update?
There is nothing you can do for your laptop, unfortunately. Laptops are very limited in terms of upgrades -- the most you can do is to add more RAM and perform a hard drive upgrade.
However, the CPU and the graphics chip, which does all the processing, cannot be upgraded or replaced in most laptops.
Games generally depend heavily on a graphics chip, which your Compaq currently does not have. Amnesia requires a discrete GPU to run and is not supported on integrated GPU's.
If you want to play games, you would need an entirely new machine, hopefully one that has a better CPu and graphics chip.
If you would like a notebook recommendation, I can suggest the Lenovo E520 which has a Core i5 processor and a powerful Radeon 6630m graphics card. It retails for AUD $649 but with the BULK2 promotion code, you can grab it for $551. Shipping is free anywhere within Australia.
http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/con…|||Your laptop has an Intel GMA 4500M graphics controller. Unfortunately, the system requirements for Amnesia are a GeForce 8600 GT, a Radeon X800 GT, or better. Your controller is not even anywhere near the performance of either of those.
There's nothing you can do to turn your laptop into a gaming laptop, it's just not one. Sorry.|||I disagree with the first two comments.
I can play amnesia on my old laptop and it runs fine.
Have you tried lowering the resolution on the launcher, disable any enhancements.
If you can, run it in windowed mode.
You might want to update your display drivers as well.
To do that:
1. Type in the windows search bar "update drivers"
2. Click "Update Device Drivers"
3. Click the drop down on "Display Drivers" and right click the driver inside.
4. Select "Update driver software"
5. Allow to update.
If all else fails then I guess you need to buy a newer graphics card.
Hope that helped!
What is the best video card to get for gaming?
I'm shopping for a notebook or laptop and I want to know what is the best video card to get for gaming in particular doom 3?
|||a notebook and laptop are the same thing. lok for a lpatop with a nvida 8000 seires card, like a 8800m or 8700m.|||If you are going to be running a game like doom 3, then all you need is an Nvidia 8800 gt. You can buy that on newegg for like 150 bucks, and still get good performance. Now, if you wanted to run a game like Crysis at comfortable resolution I would recommend getting a nvidia gtx 280.|||for a laptop and to play doom 3, anything in the GeForce 8800 series would very sufficient. However the best video card for gaming is the GTX 280 then the 9800 GX2 followed by the ATI 4870 and 9800 GTX. but most of these are monsters of video cards which i wouldnt get in a laptop, just stick with the 8800 series
|||a notebook and laptop are the same thing. lok for a lpatop with a nvida 8000 seires card, like a 8800m or 8700m.|||If you are going to be running a game like doom 3, then all you need is an Nvidia 8800 gt. You can buy that on newegg for like 150 bucks, and still get good performance. Now, if you wanted to run a game like Crysis at comfortable resolution I would recommend getting a nvidia gtx 280.|||for a laptop and to play doom 3, anything in the GeForce 8800 series would very sufficient. However the best video card for gaming is the GTX 280 then the 9800 GX2 followed by the ATI 4870 and 9800 GTX. but most of these are monsters of video cards which i wouldnt get in a laptop, just stick with the 8800 series
What kind of Video does an HP Pavilion dv6500 notebook pc laptop come with?
What video card is inside this computer by default, already in there when you buy it?|||It is probably either Intel Graphics Media Accelator 4500MHD or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 (I guess if you have the AMD processor brand). Look at the laptop specifiations for the laptop, it should tell you, next to graphics.|||Graphics: NVidia 8400M (128M dedicated Ram)
If a notebook pc comes with a express card slot is it easy to add a video card?
The notebook I want to buy has a expansion slot for Express card. Will that mean there is a slot at the bottom of a laptop where you can add it yourself just like you can with RAM. Or will you have to take the whole thing apart?|||There are several different kind of "express" slots on a notebook pc, however none will upgrade the video. Your PCMCIA Express slot is a newer version of that type of slot. It allow for expansion and replacement of parts. (I.E. USB, Ethernet, WIFI, etc.)
Many notebooks now have the NVidia Go XXXX, graphics cards in them. While these cards are supposed to be able to be upgraded, currently there are no replacement cards on the consumer market. If there were, it would be something that you would have to completely disassemble to replace.|||I don't think they make video cards that go in that slot.
Most laptops don't have an option for upgrading the video - some of the higher end ones will - but even they will be limited to a few options due to size restraints.
Many notebooks now have the NVidia Go XXXX, graphics cards in them. While these cards are supposed to be able to be upgraded, currently there are no replacement cards on the consumer market. If there were, it would be something that you would have to completely disassemble to replace.|||I don't think they make video cards that go in that slot.
Most laptops don't have an option for upgrading the video - some of the higher end ones will - but even they will be limited to a few options due to size restraints.
My computer no longer recognizes my video card?
I have an HP tx2500 notebook with a ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics card. It came with Vista, but I don't like Vista so I clean installed Windows XP. Now it no longer recognizes my graphics card in the Device Manager or elsewhere. The only thing it says when I look it up is VgaSave, It has now other information.|||you need to install the video drivers
this is hp's website
theres about forty drivers total download them all and save them in a folder on the c drive to download the ones you need
if you need help installing drivers look up how to open device manager in xp in google
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec…|||In my experience in using HP products I found that their driver support is incredible. try going to the HP website search for your product and download the latest graphic driver for windows xp, install and it should work. I also had a HP laptop that came with vista and downgraded it to XP this worked fine for me. Below is a link to the HP website where I have started the search for you:-
http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Lookup?h_lang=en&h_cc=uk&cc=uk&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&h_client=S-A-R135-1&h_pagetype=s-002&h_query=tx+2500&submit.x=5&submit.y=8|||So the video you're getting now is just generic VGA. Okay...Well, I would go to ATI's website and download an XP driver for it. I'm sure there is one. XP on it's own doesn't recognize many video cards and since video is very specific, I would go with the manufacturer's driver, even if Windows did recognize it, as the manufacturer's will be much better, have a lot more functionality, etc.
this is hp's website
theres about forty drivers total download them all and save them in a folder on the c drive to download the ones you need
if you need help installing drivers look up how to open device manager in xp in google
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec…|||In my experience in using HP products I found that their driver support is incredible. try going to the HP website search for your product and download the latest graphic driver for windows xp, install and it should work. I also had a HP laptop that came with vista and downgraded it to XP this worked fine for me. Below is a link to the HP website where I have started the search for you:-
http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Lookup?h_lang=en&h_cc=uk&cc=uk&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&h_client=S-A-R135-1&h_pagetype=s-002&h_query=tx+2500&submit.x=5&submit.y=8|||So the video you're getting now is just generic VGA. Okay...Well, I would go to ATI's website and download an XP driver for it. I'm sure there is one. XP on it's own doesn't recognize many video cards and since video is very specific, I would go with the manufacturer's driver, even if Windows did recognize it, as the manufacturer's will be much better, have a lot more functionality, etc.
What is better integrated Graphics or Dedicated Video Card ?
I am getting ready to go to school and will be using this laptop/notebook computer to do power point presentations and may be playing some games on my free time although mostly for school and surfing the web what the difference between a laptop and a notebook also?|||Dedicated (completely separate) because an integrated video card shares the RAM on your computer with the video card, which can severely slow it down. Dedicated means that the video card has its own RAM and won't take any from your system. |||"All laptops use integrated Graphics cards." - Wrong! Integrated will do everything fine.. Except gaming. Even the "best" integrated solutions are weak for gaming. So long as you have a "robust" integrated IGP (ie: DirectX 10/10.1 Support) turning down the Visual settings may make the game playable.
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For the type of usage you have mentioned, the onboadr graphics will be mostly sufficient. You will need a Graphic card for the Latest and speedy games.|||All laptops use integrated Graphics cards. No real difference between a laptop and notebook. You may want to check out what they call Desktop replacement laptops. They will be the most robust.|||Dedicated has its own resources- you don't want integrated- |||dedicated by far
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For the type of usage you have mentioned, the onboadr graphics will be mostly sufficient. You will need a Graphic card for the Latest and speedy games.|||All laptops use integrated Graphics cards. No real difference between a laptop and notebook. You may want to check out what they call Desktop replacement laptops. They will be the most robust.|||Dedicated has its own resources- you don't want integrated- |||dedicated by far
Video card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M help?
I've just bought a hp pavilion notebook and next week is shipping to me. Can someone tell how many megabytes the video card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M has?
Thanks!|||64mb dedicated and I think up to 128mb shared
Thanks!|||64mb dedicated and I think up to 128mb shared
How much memory should I get for my notebook 2GB or 4GB?
How much memory should I get for my notebook 2GB or 4GB?
Acer Aspire 4520:
AMD Turion TK-55 1.8Ghz Dual Core
120GB 5400RPM Hard drive
1GB Dual Channel DDR2-667
7000M Nvidia Video card (reserves 380mb of system Memory)
14.1 Widescreen LCD
Windows Vista Home Premium|||I highly suggest only 2 GB. Anything beyond that doesnt really make much of a difference. Knowing Windows, it never really takes full advantage of its resources. Even with many background apps running, 2GB is all you need.
Besides, computers evolve very fast, and when a faster processor comes out plus another resource hog of an operating system, it'll be the one that will take advantage of the 4GB. If you get 4GB now, when that time arrives, your 4GB configuration with 1.8 Gighz dual core configuration will be outdated, and you'd wish you didnt spend the extra money on extra RAM that you didnt really need, and actually didnt use at all.|||2GB is fine unless you have extra money for the 4GB but your video card is using a portion of your system memory, its up to you then.|||2 is minimum, 4 is much better.|||2 Gig is plenty, especially for a notebook. Vista may be a memory hog, but as long as you aren't doing too much with this computer other than light tasking(internet, word processing, pics, etc), than 2 Gig should be enough.|||Any computer running Windows Blista should have no less than 2GB.|||Get as much as you can afford. Although it may not recognize 4GB.|||depend what your doing basic internet email movies music stuff 2gb video/sound editing gaming and stuff 4gb|||ok, first of all, 2gb is really all you need. the 4gig is not supported on most, if any laptops. another thing is, you won't see performance difference in many things if you go anywhere past 2 gigs.|||it depends on what you use it for. If this computer is for your job or career, and it involves designing , or using photoshop and many programs at once, get the 4 gb. If you are just a normal person, or video gamer, or this is for word processing etc get 2 gigs.
ive got 3 gigs of ram and mine is just a home computer, but it works great, no problems, and is way more than i need.
if you give more detail about how you use the computer i can give you an even more accurate answer.|||taking the 4GB memory is better and faster.
Acer Aspire 4520:
AMD Turion TK-55 1.8Ghz Dual Core
120GB 5400RPM Hard drive
1GB Dual Channel DDR2-667
7000M Nvidia Video card (reserves 380mb of system Memory)
14.1 Widescreen LCD
Windows Vista Home Premium|||I highly suggest only 2 GB. Anything beyond that doesnt really make much of a difference. Knowing Windows, it never really takes full advantage of its resources. Even with many background apps running, 2GB is all you need.
Besides, computers evolve very fast, and when a faster processor comes out plus another resource hog of an operating system, it'll be the one that will take advantage of the 4GB. If you get 4GB now, when that time arrives, your 4GB configuration with 1.8 Gighz dual core configuration will be outdated, and you'd wish you didnt spend the extra money on extra RAM that you didnt really need, and actually didnt use at all.|||2GB is fine unless you have extra money for the 4GB but your video card is using a portion of your system memory, its up to you then.|||2 is minimum, 4 is much better.|||2 Gig is plenty, especially for a notebook. Vista may be a memory hog, but as long as you aren't doing too much with this computer other than light tasking(internet, word processing, pics, etc), than 2 Gig should be enough.|||Any computer running Windows Blista should have no less than 2GB.|||Get as much as you can afford. Although it may not recognize 4GB.|||depend what your doing basic internet email movies music stuff 2gb video/sound editing gaming and stuff 4gb|||ok, first of all, 2gb is really all you need. the 4gig is not supported on most, if any laptops. another thing is, you won't see performance difference in many things if you go anywhere past 2 gigs.|||it depends on what you use it for. If this computer is for your job or career, and it involves designing , or using photoshop and many programs at once, get the 4 gb. If you are just a normal person, or video gamer, or this is for word processing etc get 2 gigs.
ive got 3 gigs of ram and mine is just a home computer, but it works great, no problems, and is way more than i need.
if you give more detail about how you use the computer i can give you an even more accurate answer.|||taking the 4GB memory is better and faster.
Can i get a dedicated video card for my laptop?
i have just puchased a hp pavilion entertainment notebook pc. (dv6000) it currently has the intel graphics media accelerator. it woks somewhat well for games with older fps and rts games but not for newer ones. i know that both ati and nvidea makes cards for laptops but i cannot find anywhere to buy one. does it have to come in the pc from the factory or can i install one myself?|||Sorry but what you want is SO EASY to do on a desktop PC but next to impossible on a laptop. If you have gaming in mind when choosing a laptop, you should consider GPU first, the processor second.|||I've never heard of anyone being able to buy a laptop graphics card all though I do not think it's impossible. What I do think is impossible to be able to install the card. As laptops have zero to no extra space as everything is fit in the small case. I'm sorry but im pretty sure you SOL... for gaming desktops are always the best way to go
Does the OCZ 17" Gaming DIY Laptop Come With Video Cards?
I'm on the market for a new gaming laptop so my first instinct was to go to Alienware I assumed that would be the easiest way to get a good laptop. However the cost is pushing me to the DIY laptop option that I think would be better in the long run. I've found a good DIY laptop but as I am new to building laptops I'm confused. Does the OCZ 17" DIY laptop (link below) come with the graphics cards already installed or do I have to purchase them separately? Also if anyone has any advice on building my own laptop it would be appreciated.
-Link-
(http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/diy_notebooks/ocz_diy_17-gaming_notebook-small_intel-ati_crossfire_edition-small_)|||YES. If you order the unit with part number ending in XTX2, it has got dual ATI HD 3870 in crossfire configuration. Part number ending in XT has only one HD 3870 graphics card in it.|||OCZ is new to the bare-book market mate.
Try this, Core i7 too. Link: http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9280-buil…
I almost bought one the other day, but they couldn't / wouldn't guarantee its arrival before I leave the states....
-Link-
(http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/diy_notebooks/ocz_diy_17-gaming_notebook-small_intel-ati_crossfire_edition-small_)|||YES. If you order the unit with part number ending in XTX2, it has got dual ATI HD 3870 in crossfire configuration. Part number ending in XT has only one HD 3870 graphics card in it.|||OCZ is new to the bare-book market mate.
Try this, Core i7 too. Link: http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9280-buil…
I almost bought one the other day, but they couldn't / wouldn't guarantee its arrival before I leave the states....
Sound and video cards for PC games with a laptop? can I even use them, or do I even need them?
I'm sorry I'm such a n00b, I am trying to play American Mcgee's Alice for the first time. Just installed it, but it won't work. I guess because I don't have a video or sound card? But I just looked it up online and it seems you can only install them into a PC (and they're pricey). How do you play games on laptops? Or are there special sound and video card plug-in type thingies for notebooks?
Please answer,
and thanks in advance
-the Han|||laptop have there own built in sound and video and there is go upgrading those 2 on a lotop|||I just came across a site that sends you a laptop for free! I'm ordering mine right now, it's a Sony VAIO and it looks really hot!
Please answer,
and thanks in advance
-the Han|||laptop have there own built in sound and video and there is go upgrading those 2 on a lotop|||I just came across a site that sends you a laptop for free! I'm ordering mine right now, it's a Sony VAIO and it looks really hot!
What are good specifications for a high end gaming notebook?
I'm looking to get a high end gaming notebook for my 18th in a few weeks but my parents want me to give them some specifications, as far as DDR2, processors and video cards are concerned... etc.
I'm looking at playing things like WOW and Crysis at top graphics, things like that
I just dont want to over-do it too much... maybe just a little XD
Please only answer i you know what your talking about. Thanks :)|||Crysis....Ums.. No.. any laptop is not capable of running Crysis. Maybe an Alienware gaming Laptop but one that can actually play crysis will cost an arm and a leg.|||Yeah... to play Crysis at full speed you'll need one hell of a rig. I don't know if it's possible on a laptop without selling your firstborn to afford it.|||LOL, Crysis at top graphics. The Asus W90 will get you pretty close. I think that's what you're looking for.
I'm looking at playing things like WOW and Crysis at top graphics, things like that
I just dont want to over-do it too much... maybe just a little XD
Please only answer i you know what your talking about. Thanks :)|||Crysis....Ums.. No.. any laptop is not capable of running Crysis. Maybe an Alienware gaming Laptop but one that can actually play crysis will cost an arm and a leg.|||Yeah... to play Crysis at full speed you'll need one hell of a rig. I don't know if it's possible on a laptop without selling your firstborn to afford it.|||LOL, Crysis at top graphics. The Asus W90 will get you pretty close. I think that's what you're looking for.
Video cards for a laptop?
I am looking into getting a laptop computer sometime later this year. I was wondering what type of video cards they take? What I mean by this is . . . I know PCs have AGP, PCI, and PCI Express bus types, but what kinds do laptops/notebooks have?|||Special. Most laptops don't take updated video cards. They would be special made. You have to check with your laptop's manufacturer.
So if you BUY a laptop, get the TOP video card, if that's your concern. That will be the only video card that you have.
Look for specifications, such as
DirectX 10 and other specs, as well as the type of SLOT that it goes into. Then check the GAME.
If you are a GAMER, you are much better off with a desktop, since they take standard video cards. Today, you would pick a desktop that uses the so-called PCI Express 16 slot.|||Laptops have their own special type of graphics chip. In other words, it doesnt matter. You will be unable to add or modify it in any way.|||laptops r not very upgradable unless you have relatively recent laptop which has options for upgrading the video card
mind you if it is possible it still is very expensive|||normally laptops are not as simple especially nowadays the graphics card is built into the motherboard some are not. i happen to have a dell inspiron 8200 and was able to get a 64mb video card from ebay to replace my 32mb. this was possible because of the specific laptop i have. i suggest that at the time of purchase you make the decision to go with the best available at the time. dell is good for having different options for video cards at the time of configuration, the only setback is yu have to do it online and need to wait for it to ship. if you were planning on buy it at a store you will not have that option you would have to shop around and compare features
So if you BUY a laptop, get the TOP video card, if that's your concern. That will be the only video card that you have.
Look for specifications, such as
DirectX 10 and other specs, as well as the type of SLOT that it goes into. Then check the GAME.
If you are a GAMER, you are much better off with a desktop, since they take standard video cards. Today, you would pick a desktop that uses the so-called PCI Express 16 slot.|||Laptops have their own special type of graphics chip. In other words, it doesnt matter. You will be unable to add or modify it in any way.|||laptops r not very upgradable unless you have relatively recent laptop which has options for upgrading the video card
mind you if it is possible it still is very expensive|||normally laptops are not as simple especially nowadays the graphics card is built into the motherboard some are not. i happen to have a dell inspiron 8200 and was able to get a 64mb video card from ebay to replace my 32mb. this was possible because of the specific laptop i have. i suggest that at the time of purchase you make the decision to go with the best available at the time. dell is good for having different options for video cards at the time of configuration, the only setback is yu have to do it online and need to wait for it to ship. if you were planning on buy it at a store you will not have that option you would have to shop around and compare features
Which Laptop/Notebook computers can you replace the video/graphics card in?
What laptops allow you to replace the video card? Can i just buy the usual dekstop Nvidia or AMD cards, or do you buy specific graphics cards designed for laptops?
Thanks!|||well there are probably very few, and unless you got a high end laptop, you prolly wouldnt be able to replace it, and if you did, it would be a special, expensive card
Thanks!|||well there are probably very few, and unless you got a high end laptop, you prolly wouldnt be able to replace it, and if you did, it would be a special, expensive card
HP Pavilion video card question. IMPORTANT!!!!?
I was wondering if I have a HP Pavilion Entertainment dv6000 notebook pc, can i insert/upgrade/buy a video card to go with it? I read somewhere that you can't, but i have an ExpressCard slot in my notebook and Wikipedia says that it is capable of holding PCI express video cards. IS this true? Can a HP Pavilion Notebook dv6000 pc upgrade to a better video card (for call of duty 4?) ? PS! My laptop is very new, But its graphics card is by intel and it is not capable of playing call of duty 4. I would appreciate an answer. Thank YOU !!!!!|||you can upgrade ur video card but not on express card slot.. u need to open the case laptop and replace the video card.. fyi intel core duo cant handle call of duty 4 cuz it is require 2.4 or higher|||MIS-LEADING !
|||no you cant
the video chip is hard wired onto your motherboard and you aint going to play CoD4 on it
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the video chip is hard wired onto your motherboard and you aint going to play CoD4 on it
Can my video card be upgraded?
HP Pavilion dv4-1117nr entertainment notebook pc
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?
mobile intel (R) 4 series chipset family
thats what it has can it be upgraded?
|||Here you go: http://www.pcworld.com/article/148909/up…
And here is a place to shop for them:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=l…
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?
mobile intel (R) 4 series chipset family
thats what it has can it be upgraded?
|||Here you go: http://www.pcworld.com/article/148909/up…
And here is a place to shop for them:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=l…
Will this video card run World of Warcraft?
Graphics Chipset: Radeon® Xpress 200M SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound
and SRS WOW stereo enhancements; S-video out
Graphics Memory: 64 - 128MB Shared Memory
... Those are the specs on a laptop I am considering buying..
I don't have a lot of $$ to work with, and all of the other specs are good enough to run it, but I don't know much about video cards...
WoW requires : 32MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or above.
.. if the default card won't run WoW, how much $$ would it cost to get one that would (for a notebook PC)?
Thanx.. I don't know anything about this kinda stuff.|||This laptop should not have a problem with world of warcraft. Althought I would max both the main RAM as well as the ram in the graphics card out. WoW using alot of memory. Also when playing this game on a laptop its a good idea to use a laptop cooler. you knwo the ones that the lappy would sit on. even the walmard $20 special would work. I bought there targus one cheap as usefull til you get a better one. Games like WoW creates a lot of heat as it puts loads on both the CPU and the GPU. Have fun :) I've heard that some people get addicted to this game. not me I olost interest real quick. Im more of a Quake or Rainbow Six fanh and if its possible go to the manufacturer of the graphics card and download/install the latest drivers for your cards.|||It would run, but not how you would like it to at all. A decent desktop graphics card is about 100$, I'm not sure about laptop but it's probably around the same price.|||That shoudl work yeah, WoW doesn't take all that much. However, you should be ware few, if any games at all will provide support for their product if your using it on a laptop.
Also, good luck finding a GPU for a laptop, that is built into the motherboard and can not be removed or changed. There is a product on teh horizon that will be essentially an external GPU box for laptops, but your laptop would need to support this technology and it is not out yet.|||its a waste of money to me if you buy game with those specs go to this site.
and SRS WOW stereo enhancements; S-video out
Graphics Memory: 64 - 128MB Shared Memory
... Those are the specs on a laptop I am considering buying..
I don't have a lot of $$ to work with, and all of the other specs are good enough to run it, but I don't know much about video cards...
WoW requires : 32MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or above.
.. if the default card won't run WoW, how much $$ would it cost to get one that would (for a notebook PC)?
Thanx.. I don't know anything about this kinda stuff.|||This laptop should not have a problem with world of warcraft. Althought I would max both the main RAM as well as the ram in the graphics card out. WoW using alot of memory. Also when playing this game on a laptop its a good idea to use a laptop cooler. you knwo the ones that the lappy would sit on. even the walmard $20 special would work. I bought there targus one cheap as usefull til you get a better one. Games like WoW creates a lot of heat as it puts loads on both the CPU and the GPU. Have fun :) I've heard that some people get addicted to this game. not me I olost interest real quick. Im more of a Quake or Rainbow Six fanh and if its possible go to the manufacturer of the graphics card and download/install the latest drivers for your cards.|||It would run, but not how you would like it to at all. A decent desktop graphics card is about 100$, I'm not sure about laptop but it's probably around the same price.|||That shoudl work yeah, WoW doesn't take all that much. However, you should be ware few, if any games at all will provide support for their product if your using it on a laptop.
Also, good luck finding a GPU for a laptop, that is built into the motherboard and can not be removed or changed. There is a product on teh horizon that will be essentially an external GPU box for laptops, but your laptop would need to support this technology and it is not out yet.|||its a waste of money to me if you buy game with those specs go to this site.
Video card change on a laptop.?
I have an acer 5738g notebook. I want to change the G 105M geforce it has to a 8600M GT. I want to know, if both video cards have the same mxm type slot?|||look at the web sites. but some good advice on laptop if it aint broke dnt fix it.
Best afforable video card for laptop?
My video is pretty bad and I want a new one to play games on. I'm looking at spending nothing more than 200-250$. My laptop is an hp hdx notebook. The best one for the
price.|||2 problems: 1- Do NOT try to game with a laptop. Everything costs 20% more than it would for a desktop. 2- Laptop graphics cards are part of the motherboard and cannot be changed. You would have to replace the entire motherboard, which would be a huge waste of money. Sorry :(|||Very few laptops allow upgrading of the video card, so I doubt yours is upgradeable
I have an older Dell laptop that has a mini-PCI adapter, so mine is technically upgradeable, but spending that much money on an upgrade card is a waste of time, considering you will probably have to upgrade a few other things as well, like the RAM. Also, it will put extra stress on your batteries, run them down a lot quicker.
I don't recommend it, put the money towards getting a newer laptop.
price.|||2 problems: 1- Do NOT try to game with a laptop. Everything costs 20% more than it would for a desktop. 2- Laptop graphics cards are part of the motherboard and cannot be changed. You would have to replace the entire motherboard, which would be a huge waste of money. Sorry :(|||Very few laptops allow upgrading of the video card, so I doubt yours is upgradeable
I have an older Dell laptop that has a mini-PCI adapter, so mine is technically upgradeable, but spending that much money on an upgrade card is a waste of time, considering you will probably have to upgrade a few other things as well, like the RAM. Also, it will put extra stress on your batteries, run them down a lot quicker.
I don't recommend it, put the money towards getting a newer laptop.
I just bought a new notebook from dell (dell.com.au) but could not afford to upgrade the video card.?
What games can I play ... or are all games out without better video?
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products…
I've bought the middle model (the A$1499).|||At the moment your laptop should be able to handle just about evereything. I haven't seen anything around yet that needs more than 128mb video memory yet.|||You should still be able to handle pretty much everything out now, although some more demanding applications could be a bit choppy. You just won't have as much headroom for the future.
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products…
I've bought the middle model (the A$1499).|||At the moment your laptop should be able to handle just about evereything. I haven't seen anything around yet that needs more than 128mb video memory yet.|||You should still be able to handle pretty much everything out now, although some more demanding applications could be a bit choppy. You just won't have as much headroom for the future.
Is it possible to put a ATI video card and a AMD processor in a Acer laptop.?
I just bought a Acer Aspire 3100 1711 Notebook PC - AMD Sempron 3500+, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, Dual Layer DVD RW, 15" XGA, Windows Vista Home Premium. And I want to put a Radeon X1650 Pro IceQ / 512MB GDDR2 / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / HDTV / CrossFire Ready / Video Card in it and a AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.80GHz OEM Processor. Is this possible and if it is how can I do this?|||It's not possible.
Or at least it's not possible under any reasonable financial costs. The laptop CPU is (almost certainly) soldered on to the motherboard and the video card is (almost certainly) integrated into the mobo.
That's why you should only buy a laptop if you need a laptop... and otherwise buy a desktop so you can upgrade it.
Or at least it's not possible under any reasonable financial costs. The laptop CPU is (almost certainly) soldered on to the motherboard and the video card is (almost certainly) integrated into the mobo.
That's why you should only buy a laptop if you need a laptop... and otherwise buy a desktop so you can upgrade it.
Can you update a laptop's video card and processor?
Hi:
I am thinking of upgrading an '01 laptop (desktop replacement notebook). The processor is Pentium 4, and the video card is a ATI Mobility Radeon 7500. Are there any easy ways of upgrading to a better card and processor, or I just have to stick with them?|||You'll have to stick with them. And with this notebook, you won't be able to play newer videogames, not even the ones made in 2002 (i think).
Only rare gaming laptops offer upgrading abilities.|||you can't everything is built into the motherboard|||no
I am thinking of upgrading an '01 laptop (desktop replacement notebook). The processor is Pentium 4, and the video card is a ATI Mobility Radeon 7500. Are there any easy ways of upgrading to a better card and processor, or I just have to stick with them?|||You'll have to stick with them. And with this notebook, you won't be able to play newer videogames, not even the ones made in 2002 (i think).
Only rare gaming laptops offer upgrading abilities.|||you can't everything is built into the motherboard|||no
How do I upgrade the video card in my notebook?
With most notebook computers the video is built into the motherboard. It can be updated, but not upgraded, so to speak. In other words with most laptops you are stuck with what they built it with. You can not change them like you can in a desktop. You might be able to go into the bios and set it to share a greater amount of memory to get better resolution, or it might just have it's own dedicated memory. If it has it's own memory the only settings would be through the properties dialog. I hope this answers your question, Good Luck.|||AS WITHALL GRAPHICS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO THEIR SITE AND LOOK FOR UPDATES OR DOWNLOADS AS NVIDIA.COM AND LIKE|||That is depend on your notebook. So I need to know can upgrade or cannot. You should check the your notebook website.|||Unfortunately There are not many companys that build laptops with video card that can be replaced. Alot of them come with integrated graphics which cannot be replaced. I would say the chances of your laptops vid card being upgradeable is bery slim.
What's a good notebook video card that's cheap?
planning to buy myself a new video card for my birthday.
what's a good laptop graphics card that's not so expensive (i.e. less than $100) but can run newer games like crysis?|||I don't think it's easy to change a video card on a notebook. However, if you're choosing one for your desktop, try to get a Radeon 4850. Though a few months old, use this link for guidance: http://www.hardware-revolution.com/best-… .|||You can't upgrade the graphics card in your laptop.
Laptop graphics card are not sold.
what's a good laptop graphics card that's not so expensive (i.e. less than $100) but can run newer games like crysis?|||I don't think it's easy to change a video card on a notebook. However, if you're choosing one for your desktop, try to get a Radeon 4850. Though a few months old, use this link for guidance: http://www.hardware-revolution.com/best-… .|||You can't upgrade the graphics card in your laptop.
Laptop graphics card are not sold.
What laptops come with the nvidia 8800 series of video card?
So far i havent found any.The dell xps comes with the 8700 and even alienware,although it advertises 8800 it can only be customised to the 8700m gt as far as i can tell.Is the 8800 gt and gtx actually available on a notebook?|||talk to alienware and dell and they will be able to indicate when the machines will be available with that chipset. you are looking at two top of the line gaming models. 8800 chipset has only just been released. it may take a little while for them to become available.
in the mean time..
http://www.dvhardware.net/article23327.h…|||laptops use different kind of video cards.|||the 8800m just came out. wait for a while.|||None the best so far has a 8700 series, that is the notebook version of the 8800 series that is for desktops only
in the mean time..
http://www.dvhardware.net/article23327.h…|||laptops use different kind of video cards.|||the 8800m just came out. wait for a while.|||None the best so far has a 8700 series, that is the notebook version of the 8800 series that is for desktops only
Video graphic cards and drivers?
ok im trying to run left for dead 2 on my
hp g60 443cl notebook
vista 64 bit
I did the canyourunit thing and it says my graphics or video card is enough to handle the game...so now what..is that something i can download or do i have to buy and literally put in some kind of device...im a noob at this computer stuff so if you could explain this to me o and btw i have an intel express family set card right now? no idea what that means so if you could help thats awsome thanks in advance! :}|||go to your Video graphic card manufacture website and down load your updated drivers|||If the program says that your video card is enough to run the game then all you need to do is install the game and start playing.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
hp g60 443cl notebook
vista 64 bit
I did the canyourunit thing and it says my graphics or video card is enough to handle the game...so now what..is that something i can download or do i have to buy and literally put in some kind of device...im a noob at this computer stuff so if you could explain this to me o and btw i have an intel express family set card right now? no idea what that means so if you could help thats awsome thanks in advance! :}|||go to your Video graphic card manufacture website and down load your updated drivers|||If the program says that your video card is enough to run the game then all you need to do is install the game and start playing.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
Intel 945 Express Chipset Video card upgrade?
Is it possible for me to upgrade and get a video card for this chipset. It is on a lenovo 3000 n100 notebook. I've heard that integraded graphics are non upgradeable. I have the intel graphics media accelerator. Thanks|||The best thing you can do is update your video drivers. There's no much else you can do for most laptops.
Unless you've ordered the laptop with the card you wanted, you can't swap it out. Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.
Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard (which is why the ones with dedicated cards are said to have "discrete graphics" and others have the built-in "integrated graphics" rather than having "cards"), so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to even take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade.
Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.
Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades. Few laptops today allow you to do so (the Alienware line being one of the very last) I know for sure that recent Dell laptops use the soldering style.
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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.
There aren't that many for sale yet in the U.S., but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot. They're only offering the 7900GS and 8600GT (desktop card) for the dock so far, but from the looks of the design you might fit other PCI-E x16 graphic cards into it in the future.
http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/print/…
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1671/…|||No, if you've got Intel GMA then you can't upgrade it. It will be integrated onto the motherboard of the laptop, and the only way to upgrade would be to replace the entire motherboard.
That usually costs almost as much as a new laptop.|||It's not that integrated video cards are not upgradable, it's that laptop video cards are not upgradable. Sorry.|||That's not a chipset issue; Check your BIOS and see if can disable onboard graphics. Is there a place for a video card in your notebook?
Unless you've ordered the laptop with the card you wanted, you can't swap it out. Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.
Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard (which is why the ones with dedicated cards are said to have "discrete graphics" and others have the built-in "integrated graphics" rather than having "cards"), so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to even take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade.
Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.
Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades. Few laptops today allow you to do so (the Alienware line being one of the very last) I know for sure that recent Dell laptops use the soldering style.
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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.
There aren't that many for sale yet in the U.S., but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot. They're only offering the 7900GS and 8600GT (desktop card) for the dock so far, but from the looks of the design you might fit other PCI-E x16 graphic cards into it in the future.
http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/print/…
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1671/…|||No, if you've got Intel GMA then you can't upgrade it. It will be integrated onto the motherboard of the laptop, and the only way to upgrade would be to replace the entire motherboard.
That usually costs almost as much as a new laptop.|||It's not that integrated video cards are not upgradable, it's that laptop video cards are not upgradable. Sorry.|||That's not a chipset issue; Check your BIOS and see if can disable onboard graphics. Is there a place for a video card in your notebook?
Which notebook VGA cards are recommended?
Can anyone list NVIDIA or ATI video cards supporting OpenGL 2.0 or better? I'm browsing the web for notebooks / laptops with the following specs:
* Windows 7 / Vista / XP (Vista 64 is the best choice, followed by Vista 32 and then XP)
* Multi-Core CPU (Celerons are not recommended)
* 4 GB of Memory
* 8 GB of available hard disk space
* A newer NVIDIA or ATI video card supporting OpenGL 2.0 or better with at least 512MB of video memory; more is better.
It is suppose to run Chief Architect software.
I come across a lot of laptops but can't decide if the laptop's VGA card does indeed supports OpenGL 2.0.|||A laptop with an actual video card in it isn't going to be cheap. Most are targeted at gamers.
That being said, a few that I can think of of the top of my head would be:
NVidia:
GeForce 8600/8700/8800M
GeForce 9500/9600/9800M
GeForce 2xxM series
GeForce 3xxM series (not in production yet)
ATI:
Radeon 3000/4000 Mobile series
Not all 8600/8700M and 9500M cards were 512mb. Some are 256mb.
All laptop video cards made by NVidia after that point are at least 512mb, with some 1gb models on the market.
I'm less familiar with mobile Radeon cards, but the same holds true. The lower-end/older cards tend to have less memory.
One final note, all of the above cards support at least OpenGL 2.0. The newer ones are OpenGL 3.2 native, so you are good to go on that front.
* Windows 7 / Vista / XP (Vista 64 is the best choice, followed by Vista 32 and then XP)
* Multi-Core CPU (Celerons are not recommended)
* 4 GB of Memory
* 8 GB of available hard disk space
* A newer NVIDIA or ATI video card supporting OpenGL 2.0 or better with at least 512MB of video memory; more is better.
It is suppose to run Chief Architect software.
I come across a lot of laptops but can't decide if the laptop's VGA card does indeed supports OpenGL 2.0.|||A laptop with an actual video card in it isn't going to be cheap. Most are targeted at gamers.
That being said, a few that I can think of of the top of my head would be:
NVidia:
GeForce 8600/8700/8800M
GeForce 9500/9600/9800M
GeForce 2xxM series
GeForce 3xxM series (not in production yet)
ATI:
Radeon 3000/4000 Mobile series
Not all 8600/8700M and 9500M cards were 512mb. Some are 256mb.
All laptop video cards made by NVidia after that point are at least 512mb, with some 1gb models on the market.
I'm less familiar with mobile Radeon cards, but the same holds true. The lower-end/older cards tend to have less memory.
One final note, all of the above cards support at least OpenGL 2.0. The newer ones are OpenGL 3.2 native, so you are good to go on that front.
PCI-E x16 video cards?
i have a nvidia geforce 9300m gs and it has a "PCI-E x16"
i want to upgrade and this is the expansion slot i believe! I have a notebook/laptop as well just to let you know~
I just basically want a list of video cards that i can upgrade to!|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop.
It is built in.
If you had a desktop with a graphics card in an expansion slot, then that is easy to upgrade.|||The 9300m gs is a VIDEO CHIP that is on your motherboard of your laptop. There is NO expansion slot.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_gef…|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop. Buy external graphics card..|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop.
i want to upgrade and this is the expansion slot i believe! I have a notebook/laptop as well just to let you know~
I just basically want a list of video cards that i can upgrade to!|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop.
It is built in.
If you had a desktop with a graphics card in an expansion slot, then that is easy to upgrade.|||The 9300m gs is a VIDEO CHIP that is on your motherboard of your laptop. There is NO expansion slot.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_gef…|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop. Buy external graphics card..|||You cannot upgrade the graphics adapter in a laptop.
Can I replace my NVIDIA MCP67M video card on my HP Pavilion dv6500 notebook PC?
I recently bought this HP Pavilion dv6500 about 6 months ago. I wasn't in the mood of gaming until now, and I've run into some problems. I've found this video card (NVIDIA MCP67M) is horrible. All of my other specs (see below) are pretty decent, but this is the main one that I feel lags. So, I am wondering, am I able to replace this video card with a different one? If so, could you provide me with some links to some. Thanks for your time.
Hewlett-Packard
HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebook PC
AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 1.9 GHz
1.983 MB RAM
NVIDIA MCP67M 64MB (GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M)
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)|||MCP67M is your laptop motherboard's chipset. Part of that chipset is the Geforce 7150M integrated graphics. You can not replace the chipset.
Some DV 6500 have the Geforce 8400M graphics card. Try checking with HP if it is possible to upgrade your laptop to 8400M or better. There are no retail internal graphics cards for laptops, just proprietary ones only.|||If you want to game in a portible way, then I would suggest that you sell your laptop and purchase one that has a better graphics card that is more fit for gaming.
Hewlett-Packard
HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebook PC
AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 1.9 GHz
1.983 MB RAM
NVIDIA MCP67M 64MB (GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M)
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)|||MCP67M is your laptop motherboard's chipset. Part of that chipset is the Geforce 7150M integrated graphics. You can not replace the chipset.
Some DV 6500 have the Geforce 8400M graphics card. Try checking with HP if it is possible to upgrade your laptop to 8400M or better. There are no retail internal graphics cards for laptops, just proprietary ones only.|||If you want to game in a portible way, then I would suggest that you sell your laptop and purchase one that has a better graphics card that is more fit for gaming.
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Which notebooks or laptops come with Nvidia Quadro video cards?
I would like to buy a notebook for 3D modelling and animation. Video editing and compositing as well. Sager Notebooks was recommended to me, but they have Nvidia GeForce, not Quadro.|||The Dell Latitudes (business laptops) come with Quadro cards. I currently use a D820 in which I have a 512mb Quadro NVS 120 (256dedicated, 256 turbocache).
EDIT: It seems they've re-vamped their business notebook lineup. The D630 and D830s both feature quadro cards as upgrades. The Precision also offers it as an option.
Quadros are not the same as Geforce. They run on similar chipsets, but are very different. For instance, if you take a mobile Geforce card and compare it to a Quadro card based off the same chipset, the geforce will be better at games and such, while the quadro is better at 3d modeling.|||Sager doesn't sell Quadro laptops anymore because GeForce chips are nearly identical (except in drivers), much chepaer, and perform the same in almost all applications. That's something you should really look into. But if you must get a Quadro:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/sm/…|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
EDIT: It seems they've re-vamped their business notebook lineup. The D630 and D830s both feature quadro cards as upgrades. The Precision also offers it as an option.
Quadros are not the same as Geforce. They run on similar chipsets, but are very different. For instance, if you take a mobile Geforce card and compare it to a Quadro card based off the same chipset, the geforce will be better at games and such, while the quadro is better at 3d modeling.|||Sager doesn't sell Quadro laptops anymore because GeForce chips are nearly identical (except in drivers), much chepaer, and perform the same in almost all applications. That's something you should really look into. But if you must get a Quadro:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/sm/…|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
I have a Gateway Notebook, can I update my video card?
I was wondering if it was possible to get a new video card installed on my notebook so I can play Sims 3 when it comes out. I'd like to get a NVIDIA or an ATI one because I hear you can't go wrong with them.|||On consumer-level notebooks, there is no video card but rather a graphics "chip" in your system's Discrete Logic ( a subsystem hardwired* or etched* on the motherboard ).
One way you can ensure the best total (graphics, video and otherwise) performance of your PC is to install the MAXIMUM amount of RAM that it can take.
The rule on that is determined by two limits:
1) Your OS (32-bit (XP or Vista) will have a limit of 4 GBs (about 3.5 for Windows and 0.5 for the hardware subsystem) and 64-bit (XP or Vista depending on version) can go from 8 to 128 GBs)
2) Your PC slots number and physical RAM acceptance (varies by manufacturer and model line)
* Hardwired means soldered to the motherboard
* Etched means burned on the motherboard ( those gold circuits lines )
The easiest way to get that information is to visit the support site of the PC manufacturer.
Sorry about that but NVIDIA or ATI cards go in desktops and towers
One way you can ensure the best total (graphics, video and otherwise) performance of your PC is to install the MAXIMUM amount of RAM that it can take.
The rule on that is determined by two limits:
1) Your OS (32-bit (XP or Vista) will have a limit of 4 GBs (about 3.5 for Windows and 0.5 for the hardware subsystem) and 64-bit (XP or Vista depending on version) can go from 8 to 128 GBs)
2) Your PC slots number and physical RAM acceptance (varies by manufacturer and model line)
* Hardwired means soldered to the motherboard
* Etched means burned on the motherboard ( those gold circuits lines )
The easiest way to get that information is to visit the support site of the PC manufacturer.
Sorry about that but NVIDIA or ATI cards go in desktops and towers
I have Gateway MT3705 Notebook. What Video cards would be compatiable?
I've looked online everywhere. I can't even find graphics cards for laptops for sale. Everywhere i look its Desktop Cards. PLs Help.|||You can't find one because they don't exist.You cannot replace the video on a laptop is part of the motherboard. Now you now why desktops are better.|||OK the way a laptop is crammed into that little case, is because the graphics card is built in to the motherboard. so in order to get a "better" card you have to replace the board. And since that laptop is not custom, you cannot replace the board. And even if you found a board that would fit, it would be almost impossible to replace it.
Im sorry but it is not possible.|||the don't make video cards for laptops|||LOL
cause they dont make them
you cant upgrade the GFX card in a laptop mate.
Kenny
Im sorry but it is not possible.|||the don't make video cards for laptops|||LOL
cause they dont make them
you cant upgrade the GFX card in a laptop mate.
Kenny
I have a Asus notebook that has a Geforce 8400M G video card. How can turn it off if I am not using it?
My notebook gets hot where the video card is. Is there a way to slow it down and underclock my laptop when I am not using it for graphic intensive activities?|||you can under clock it, per se, but not selectively, you would have to re-under clock, and re-over clock it every time u wanted to change it.
sorry to spill it to u.
however, one other thing to mention, is that your graphics card should only get nuclear hot if it's really being used intensively, and if you're not doing much, and it still is nuking ur crotch area, you might want to have it looked at by a pro.
sorry to spill it to u.
however, one other thing to mention, is that your graphics card should only get nuclear hot if it's really being used intensively, and if you're not doing much, and it still is nuking ur crotch area, you might want to have it looked at by a pro.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Is the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 (M96) video card enough to higher-end pc games?
Games like Crysis, World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike, you get the idea...
Thanks
P.S. Oh, and is it possible to replace a video card in a notebook?|||No, you cannot replace the video card in a laptop. you can only replace the hard drive and the memory from what I know and which I have already done.
The ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 isn't a very high end graphics card. So let's say that you have a high end PC like you said, if you put this in it it will bottleneck it, in other words it will not use the full potential of the other hardwares like the cpu or the ram.
Just forget the 4600 series and save a bit more money and go with the 4800 series. It will last you longer and you will regret getting the 4600 series cuz its barely gonna run anything. It will run wow and cs since those are pretty old games but it will barely handle crysis. so ya, go with the sure thing.
p.s.: here is the link for the 4850 cards:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList…
The 4870 is around the same price so I recommend you go with that. here is the link for that:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList…
Thanks
P.S. Oh, and is it possible to replace a video card in a notebook?|||No, you cannot replace the video card in a laptop. you can only replace the hard drive and the memory from what I know and which I have already done.
The ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 isn't a very high end graphics card. So let's say that you have a high end PC like you said, if you put this in it it will bottleneck it, in other words it will not use the full potential of the other hardwares like the cpu or the ram.
Just forget the 4600 series and save a bit more money and go with the 4800 series. It will last you longer and you will regret getting the 4600 series cuz its barely gonna run anything. It will run wow and cs since those are pretty old games but it will barely handle crysis. so ya, go with the sure thing.
p.s.: here is the link for the 4850 cards:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList…
The 4870 is around the same price so I recommend you go with that. here is the link for that:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductList…
How do I find out what type of video card I have?
I use Windows 7. I know many people will say 'click' start then type dxdiag then hit the display tab. What I need to know is which one should I look for? Is it the Chip Type or current display mode?
Btw my current display mode shows I'm running 1366x768 (32bit) (60Hz). What is this?
My Notebook is 64bit why does it say I'm running 32bit?|||It's your chip type. Mine is Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 3150.|||1366 is the resolution 32 bit is the colour depth and 60hz is the refresh rate. Your CPU architecture and Operating System are 64 bit but that's different.
Btw my current display mode shows I'm running 1366x768 (32bit) (60Hz). What is this?
My Notebook is 64bit why does it say I'm running 32bit?|||It's your chip type. Mine is Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 3150.|||1366 is the resolution 32 bit is the colour depth and 60hz is the refresh rate. Your CPU architecture and Operating System are 64 bit but that's different.
Differences between Notebook graphics cards?
I'm looking at buying a Dell Inspiron 6400 with the ATI X1400 video card. I saw on the web that there is a 128bit version of the card and a 64 bit version. does anyone know how to tell which version dell is using?
is the X1400 significantly better than the integrated intel 950 gpu? Apparently the X1400 has 128MB of onboard ram and uses up to 128 of system RAM. would this make it better <?> or worse <?> than a GPU that ONLY has 128MB of onboard ram? Is it a jack of all trades and master of none? or does it actually perform as well as ATI claims?
-=- jmk -=-|||there is a 64MB version the X1300 and a 128MB version the X1400, this means the amount of dedicated ram. additionally both cards are capable, if needed, to double the amount of used ram, but that ram is shared with the main memory (this technique by ATI is called Hypermemory).
the onboard Intel GMA 950 has no dedicated ram (all used ram is shared with the main memory) and is pretty much slower than a X1300 or a X1400.|||Unlikely that they are referring to "bits". It is more likely Mega Bytes and that then refers to RAM. The more RAM you have the better your video performance is.
is the X1400 significantly better than the integrated intel 950 gpu? Apparently the X1400 has 128MB of onboard ram and uses up to 128 of system RAM. would this make it better <?> or worse <?> than a GPU that ONLY has 128MB of onboard ram? Is it a jack of all trades and master of none? or does it actually perform as well as ATI claims?
-=- jmk -=-|||there is a 64MB version the X1300 and a 128MB version the X1400, this means the amount of dedicated ram. additionally both cards are capable, if needed, to double the amount of used ram, but that ram is shared with the main memory (this technique by ATI is called Hypermemory).
the onboard Intel GMA 950 has no dedicated ram (all used ram is shared with the main memory) and is pretty much slower than a X1300 or a X1400.|||Unlikely that they are referring to "bits". It is more likely Mega Bytes and that then refers to RAM. The more RAM you have the better your video performance is.
Can I change my laptop video card from NVIDIA QUADRO NVS 140m to NVIDIA GEFORCE 8400m GS/GT ? if yes, HOW?
I have a dell latitude d830 and I hear changing a laptop's video card is virtually impossible. I'm hoping it's possible to change my quadro card to a geforce without 'killing' or damaging the notebook.
Thanks|||Generally the answer is NO, unless
1) Dell provides that option, or
2) getting another laptop with that chip inside is what you mean by upgrading.
In my experience, video chips in laptops are not a seperate, changeable card.|||No chance. There are some things you just can't change on laptops.
Things you can change:
Battery
Hard drive
Optical drive
RAM
Things you can't change:
Processor
Motherboard
Graphics/video card
power supply
Thanks|||Generally the answer is NO, unless
1) Dell provides that option, or
2) getting another laptop with that chip inside is what you mean by upgrading.
In my experience, video chips in laptops are not a seperate, changeable card.|||No chance. There are some things you just can't change on laptops.
Things you can change:
Battery
Hard drive
Optical drive
RAM
Things you can't change:
Processor
Motherboard
Graphics/video card
power supply
What video card can i buy for my laptop?
HP Pavilion dv4-1117nr entertainment notebook pc
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?
mobile intel (R) 4 series chipset family
thats what it has, can it be upgraded?
|||None. There are no 'slots' in a notebook/laptop for video upgrades.
There are some talks of "external video card" that goes into ExpressCard slots, but so far none have reached market. |||Laptops very rarely have replaceable video cards. All of the electronics is built into the motherboard.|||No.
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?
mobile intel (R) 4 series chipset family
thats what it has, can it be upgraded?
|||None. There are no 'slots' in a notebook/laptop for video upgrades.
There are some talks of "external video card" that goes into ExpressCard slots, but so far none have reached market. |||Laptops very rarely have replaceable video cards. All of the electronics is built into the motherboard.|||No.
I have a Amilo l7320 notebook .can i have a upgraded video card installed?
i have already installed 2 x 512 memory cards in but cant play games now on vista cos i need a video card|||usually laptops cannot upgrade with video card cuz there's no AGP slot inside.
u may confirm this with ur laptop vendor if ur laptop model is rally to upgrade with a video card.
u may confirm this with ur laptop vendor if ur laptop model is rally to upgrade with a video card.
When I install the video card on my HP notebook The screen goes Dark?
I Bought a used HP zv5466cl. When I install the nvidia driver from the Hp website and enable the device on device manager, The screen goes Dark and I have to restart with safe mode and Disable it again. Sometimes it will enable the video card and blank pixels appear on the screen. It becomes worse then not having a driver installed at all. now im stuck with default driver and the screen is blurry and pixeled. please help. p.s if this makes a difference, everytime I check the properties of my computer, the system GHZ changes from 798mb to 1.6GHZ but its really a 1.8GHZ|||Have you tried Windows Update?
Another thing is you might have to alter the display settings for the screen to display correctly at the correct resolution.
Its normal for the screen to go dark momentarily (around 30 seconds). It could be the powersaving feature also... does it do this with the power adapter plugged in?|||check the resolution of your monitor, what is the max. vlue your monitor can open, sometimes high resolution drivers used for low resolution monitors.
Another thing is you might have to alter the display settings for the screen to display correctly at the correct resolution.
Its normal for the screen to go dark momentarily (around 30 seconds). It could be the powersaving feature also... does it do this with the power adapter plugged in?|||check the resolution of your monitor, what is the max. vlue your monitor can open, sometimes high resolution drivers used for low resolution monitors.
How well would a GeForce Go 7600 video card work with oblivion?
I plan on getting this card with a 2.0 Ghz duo core and 2 Gb of ram in a notebook.|||of course it will run on oblivion, but not that fast you will encounter sluggish movement while playing but still you can open it and play on it, enjoy|||Theses are the PC system requirements.
Recommended:
* 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 1 GB System RAM
* ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-bit
* 512MB System RAM
* 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 128MB Direct3D compatible video card
* and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver;
* 8x DVD-ROM drive
* 4.6 GB free hard disk space
* DirectX 9.0c (included)
* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
* Keyboard, Mouse
Supported Video Card Chipsets:
* ATI X1900 series
* ATI X1800 series
* ATI X1600 series
* ATI X1300 series
* ATI X850 series
* ATI x800 series
* ATI x700 series
* ATI x600 series
* ATI Radeon 9800 series
* ATI Radeon 9700 series
* ATI Radeon 9600 series
* ATI Radeon 9500 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 7800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series
* NVIDIA GeForce FX series
So I don't recommmend the game for your Laptop.
Take Care.
Recommended:
* 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 1 GB System RAM
* ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card
Minimum System Requirements:
* Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-bit
* 512MB System RAM
* 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
* 128MB Direct3D compatible video card
* and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver;
* 8x DVD-ROM drive
* 4.6 GB free hard disk space
* DirectX 9.0c (included)
* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
* Keyboard, Mouse
Supported Video Card Chipsets:
* ATI X1900 series
* ATI X1800 series
* ATI X1600 series
* ATI X1300 series
* ATI X850 series
* ATI x800 series
* ATI x700 series
* ATI x600 series
* ATI Radeon 9800 series
* ATI Radeon 9700 series
* ATI Radeon 9600 series
* ATI Radeon 9500 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 7800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series
* NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series
* NVIDIA GeForce FX series
So I don't recommmend the game for your Laptop.
Take Care.
Would this noteboOK be OK? would this specs be ok for most of the games released? would the video card be ok?
Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Memory 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce Go(R) 7150M
Networking Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Hard Drive 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive|||it will work for alot of games but not high-end ones .. things like oblivion and bioshock it will choke on .. i find the go7950gtx in mine to be barely adequate for hi-end games ..|||the biggest lager in your config are the processor (Turion) and the graphic department de 7150m is not a big gamers card. You maybe get away with lo en games and two year of older games|||This is not a serious gamer machine - but very basic. To put it in the gamer category would require another gig of RAM and a video card running at 256 MB of memory if it is possible.
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Memory 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce Go(R) 7150M
Networking Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Hard Drive 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive|||it will work for alot of games but not high-end ones .. things like oblivion and bioshock it will choke on .. i find the go7950gtx in mine to be barely adequate for hi-end games ..|||the biggest lager in your config are the processor (Turion) and the graphic department de 7150m is not a big gamers card. You maybe get away with lo en games and two year of older games|||This is not a serious gamer machine - but very basic. To put it in the gamer category would require another gig of RAM and a video card running at 256 MB of memory if it is possible.
Compaq Presario CQ50-210us Notebook. fix Hardware acceleration disabled/not supported with video card.?
Also states : could not locate directory: Audio. Please how do I fix these problems|||i am sure before you have windows xp and u change your windows xp to windows vista so this problem come. Follow this link and download the correct software for your Notebook and setup it. 100% your problem will be solved. the download link for your laptop driver http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw…|||try reinstalling all the needed drivers. sound, video, and motherboard
Does these notebook Asus M70VN-7S004 support crysis game play fluid?
Does the video card support crysis?Or what notebook for gaming do you recommend me in the same price range?|||yes u can play crysis on this notebook, the newer game crysis warhead will run better because the developers have fixed the hardware support issue so that means u dont need alienware to play crysis lol hope this helped
Can a Dell Inspiron 2600 get a Video Card Update?
I just purchased Halo:Combat Evolved for PC and my current Video card performs poorly. It requires 32MB/3D T&L Video card which I doubt would co-operate with my system.
Is it possible to upgrade a notebook's video card?|||It is extremely difficult to upgrade the Video Card of a Notebook Computer.This simply because in Notebook computers normally the Video Processor Chip is soldered directly onto the System board using Wave Soldering machines. This is also to say that the Video Processor chip is selected after a lots of research , testing, programing etc. Essentially this should suggest that the Video Processor chip built onto the Systemboard of your Laptop is well optimized for it.
So unless you are willing to do all this and spend a whole lot of money to do the above, you are better off buying a new Laptop specifically made for playing games.|||yes it is but it will cost more to upgrade a notebook's video card , then a desktop pc call dell for the right upgrade
Is it possible to upgrade a notebook's video card?|||It is extremely difficult to upgrade the Video Card of a Notebook Computer.This simply because in Notebook computers normally the Video Processor Chip is soldered directly onto the System board using Wave Soldering machines. This is also to say that the Video Processor chip is selected after a lots of research , testing, programing etc. Essentially this should suggest that the Video Processor chip built onto the Systemboard of your Laptop is well optimized for it.
So unless you are willing to do all this and spend a whole lot of money to do the above, you are better off buying a new Laptop specifically made for playing games.|||yes it is but it will cost more to upgrade a notebook's video card , then a desktop pc call dell for the right upgrade
I want to upgrade my Dell notebook video card..?
My Dell inspiron 6400 came up with geforce go 7300, I'm pretty disappointed at the moment since that video card doesn't run most of the games smoothly. Now I wonder if I can upgrade my video card to something more advanced.
Thanks for help in advance|||I'm sorry, but that's the biggest problem with notebooks. You cannot upgrade the video card in them.
The WiFi card, yes.
The Modem card, yes.
The wireless broadband card, yes.
But the video card? Sorry.
Thanks for help in advance|||I'm sorry, but that's the biggest problem with notebooks. You cannot upgrade the video card in them.
The WiFi card, yes.
The Modem card, yes.
The wireless broadband card, yes.
But the video card? Sorry.
Help with notebook video card/processor please
I need to buy a laptop, I will use it for playing videos all day. I am a VJ (dj that mixes videos) I'm good with computers but i dont know much about the specs. I know that the higher the ram, the better it will run, so I guess something like 3gb ram would be ok. Now what do I look for in the processor and in the video card? On this laptop I have:
-AMD Turion 64 x2 mobile technology
-ATI Radeon Express 1100 (video card)
-100 gb hard drive
-2gb ram.
What is making my videos lag, my video card or my processor? thanks guys.
p.s. I'm looking to buy a laptop on ebay, an acer, thats why im asking|||Your probably running windows vista. Thats half the problem. Your processor is a bit slow but it not too bad. It should run fine with 2 GB of RAM..|||Get a dedicate video card if you buy a share video card then your performance will drop significantly since the processing powers and ram are share with the video card.
-AMD Turion 64 x2 mobile technology
-ATI Radeon Express 1100 (video card)
-100 gb hard drive
-2gb ram.
What is making my videos lag, my video card or my processor? thanks guys.
p.s. I'm looking to buy a laptop on ebay, an acer, thats why im asking|||Your probably running windows vista. Thats half the problem. Your processor is a bit slow but it not too bad. It should run fine with 2 GB of RAM..|||Get a dedicate video card if you buy a share video card then your performance will drop significantly since the processing powers and ram are share with the video card.
I have a dell inspiron notebook how do i know if my video card is bad.?
I had to uninstall the nvida driver. That was the only way to get any video. The boot screen dell there are a bunch of lines up and down. The scroll function when online is super sluggish.|||If it is new or under warranty...call Dell immediately. They will help you. I have had a good experience with this already. If not...with the lines going through the page...I would say you need a new video card. What program you are running would make a difference too. If you just got Vista...it's Vista...you'll need to contact dell (to see what to do) or microsoft (they may have updates/upgrades that would fix it) or the video card company (they may have recommendations). If it's any other program (ie Windows XP, it's your card and you would have to replace it. Find a local dealer or get one off ebay if the price is right. Don't go somewhere where they may overcharge. Make sure that what you get is compatible with your OS though.|||Hmmm, for some reason sounds like the wrong driver was used.
Try downloading it again, without multi tasking, to make sure its not corrupted.
Install it and see if its good.
If you are using the cd that came with it (if you upgraded) try downloading an updated version.
get back and let us know!|||make sure to uninstall the old driver ----before u install the new one
Try downloading it again, without multi tasking, to make sure its not corrupted.
Install it and see if its good.
If you are using the cd that came with it (if you upgraded) try downloading an updated version.
get back and let us know!|||make sure to uninstall the old driver ----before u install the new one
Do Laptops Have Video Cards?
OK, I don't know that much about laptops, I almost know desktops inside and out...but laptops mystify me a bit.
Do laptops have video cards in the traditional sense of like desktop video cards? Or are the "video cards" just GPU's attached to the motherboard?
My ultimate goal with this questioning: I have a HP dv7 (http://www.insidemylaptop.com/disassemble-hp-pavilion-dv7-notebook/) I want to rip everything out, and stuff newer better stuff in.|||Most have GPU's
The most expensive may have video cards
You won't have a video card on your HP
There is a way to use a video card with an external connector if you don't want to ruin your laptop
hope this helps|||Yes, all computers and laptops have video cards. I have that same laptop too btw!
I would suggest seeing a computer expert for more advice!|||Most laptops have built in video to the motherboard|||GPUs. You can't upgrade much other then memory and potentially the disk drive
Do laptops have video cards in the traditional sense of like desktop video cards? Or are the "video cards" just GPU's attached to the motherboard?
My ultimate goal with this questioning: I have a HP dv7 (http://www.insidemylaptop.com/disassemble-hp-pavilion-dv7-notebook/) I want to rip everything out, and stuff newer better stuff in.|||Most have GPU's
The most expensive may have video cards
You won't have a video card on your HP
There is a way to use a video card with an external connector if you don't want to ruin your laptop
hope this helps|||Yes, all computers and laptops have video cards. I have that same laptop too btw!
I would suggest seeing a computer expert for more advice!|||Most laptops have built in video to the motherboard|||GPUs. You can't upgrade much other then memory and potentially the disk drive
Video cards for a laptop?
I am looking into getting a laptop computer sometime later this year. I was wondering what type of video cards they take? What I mean by this is . . . I know PCs have AGP, PCI, and PCI Express bus types, but what kinds do laptops/notebooks have?|||Special. Most laptops don't take updated video cards. They would be special made. You have to check with your laptop's manufacturer.
So if you BUY a laptop, get the TOP video card, if that's your concern. That will be the only video card that you have.
Look for specifications, such as
DirectX 10 and other specs, as well as the type of SLOT that it goes into. Then check the GAME.
If you are a GAMER, you are much better off with a desktop, since they take standard video cards. Today, you would pick a desktop that uses the so-called PCI Express 16 slot.|||Laptops have their own special type of graphics chip. In other words, it doesnt matter. You will be unable to add or modify it in any way.|||laptops r not very upgradable unless you have relatively recent laptop which has options for upgrading the video card
mind you if it is possible it still is very expensive|||normally laptops are not as simple especially nowadays the graphics card is built into the motherboard some are not. i happen to have a dell inspiron 8200 and was able to get a 64mb video card from ebay to replace my 32mb. this was possible because of the specific laptop i have. i suggest that at the time of purchase you make the decision to go with the best available at the time. dell is good for having different options for video cards at the time of configuration, the only setback is yu have to do it online and need to wait for it to ship. if you were planning on buy it at a store you will not have that option you would have to shop around and compare features
So if you BUY a laptop, get the TOP video card, if that's your concern. That will be the only video card that you have.
Look for specifications, such as
DirectX 10 and other specs, as well as the type of SLOT that it goes into. Then check the GAME.
If you are a GAMER, you are much better off with a desktop, since they take standard video cards. Today, you would pick a desktop that uses the so-called PCI Express 16 slot.|||Laptops have their own special type of graphics chip. In other words, it doesnt matter. You will be unable to add or modify it in any way.|||laptops r not very upgradable unless you have relatively recent laptop which has options for upgrading the video card
mind you if it is possible it still is very expensive|||normally laptops are not as simple especially nowadays the graphics card is built into the motherboard some are not. i happen to have a dell inspiron 8200 and was able to get a 64mb video card from ebay to replace my 32mb. this was possible because of the specific laptop i have. i suggest that at the time of purchase you make the decision to go with the best available at the time. dell is good for having different options for video cards at the time of configuration, the only setback is yu have to do it online and need to wait for it to ship. if you were planning on buy it at a store you will not have that option you would have to shop around and compare features
Can I upgrade the video card in my Toshiba Satellite laptop?
I need something bigger, faster, and with hardware transform and lighting. Everything else about my notebook is great, and I don't really want to buy a new one.|||It appears that the question period has expired. If an answer has been given that meets your needs, please pick a 'best answer'. Regards.|||It would help if you could provide the actual model (which can be found on the back of your device) of your Toshiba Satellite laptop (i.e. Satellite Pro 6000, 6100, etc.). However, the rule-of-thumb for most (if not all) laptops is that you cannot upgrade the video card because it is embedded onto the motherboard; that is one of the main reasons why gamers will not buy laptops. Normally, you can upgrade the memory (RAM) and harddrive on any laptop make. I am not quite sure but I believe that there is only 1 or 2 models of laptops out on the market whereby you can upgrade the video card and for a hefty price too; for your peace of mind, go to Toshiba's website and check their Technical Support section for your specific model (http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_home.jsp) ; hope this helps.
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Where can i get the driver for a radeon mobility 9600/9700 video card of a toshiba satelite notebook?
Hiya,
Yeah Toshiba should provide support, but they don't.
Here is the Mobility Radeon 9600 Driver Download page for your device at the ATI support site!
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/mo…
Good Luck!!|||http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
honestly, provide more info, just pick the os u use and download the driver utility. This is common sense dude, use google..|||http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modSel.jsp?moid=0&rpn=&hideModName=true&BV_SessionID=@@@@1748176285.1182318700@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgaddlemkfhddcgfkceghdgngdgmm.0
Here is the link for toshiba's website where you can enter the model number of you satellite laptop and download the correct video driver from there. If for any reason they don't have it, you can go to ATI's website and look for the driver there, but I'm sure you'll be able to find the driver at toshiba.com once you enter the model number.
Yeah Toshiba should provide support, but they don't.
Here is the Mobility Radeon 9600 Driver Download page for your device at the ATI support site!
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/mo…
Good Luck!!|||http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
honestly, provide more info, just pick the os u use and download the driver utility. This is common sense dude, use google..|||http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modSel.jsp?moid=0&rpn=&hideModName=true&BV_SessionID=@@@@1748176285.1182318700@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgaddlemkfhddcgfkceghdgngdgmm.0
Here is the link for toshiba's website where you can enter the model number of you satellite laptop and download the correct video driver from there. If for any reason they don't have it, you can go to ATI's website and look for the driver there, but I'm sure you'll be able to find the driver at toshiba.com once you enter the model number.
Will adding RAM to my notebook increase my video ram?
I run windows vista ultimate, i have a crappy video card, im buying this week an extra gig of ram, how will it affect my video card performace? Now...i have like 32 mb of video ram..... i already have one gig, so that would be 2.|||If you have a crappy video card then no, if your video card is crappy because it is integrated then yes, because it shares the RAM.
Edit:
Glad I could help. Just as a thought, you should definitely get a video card, especially since you are running vista, which is such a resource hog.|||No, RAM (the computers memory - located on the motherboard) is different from the Videos RAM (which is on the video card) You can not add video ram, you would just have to buy a new video card.|||video ram is diffrent form memory ram
if your buying memory DDR RAM then that wont do anything for you...you need a totally new video card, you cant just add memory to a VGA card dude but you could increase its clock speed but that wont do also....just a buy a new vga card|||It wouldnt affect it.
If you have 512 Mb grafic memory on your computer it will not be faster because of the memory of the grafic.
Two diffenrent things.|||no it will not
Edit:
Glad I could help. Just as a thought, you should definitely get a video card, especially since you are running vista, which is such a resource hog.|||No, RAM (the computers memory - located on the motherboard) is different from the Videos RAM (which is on the video card) You can not add video ram, you would just have to buy a new video card.|||video ram is diffrent form memory ram
if your buying memory DDR RAM then that wont do anything for you...you need a totally new video card, you cant just add memory to a VGA card dude but you could increase its clock speed but that wont do also....just a buy a new vga card|||It wouldnt affect it.
If you have 512 Mb grafic memory on your computer it will not be faster because of the memory of the grafic.
Two diffenrent things.|||no it will not
Why do everytime i launch my game in my notebook it says please insert video card properly or something like t?
Unfortunately, without knowing EXACTLY what the error says, it is impossible to tell you EXACTLY what is wrong. Moreover, without details like.. what game you are talking about, what make and model laptop you have, etc... there is no way we can see if your laptop meets the system requirements of the game.
This is what the problem SOUNDS like.. as if the notebook doesn't meet the system requirements, and the game is informing you that you don't have a video card that is supported by the game. It is also seen in some cases where the game is EXTREMELY old, and doesn't recognize the fairly new video card in the machine. Again, without knowing details, it is impossible to say.
So, without those details (for it is useless for you to add them now) I'd say, check the game manufacturer's product page for the system requirements, and check them against the specifications of your laptop.
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This is what the problem SOUNDS like.. as if the notebook doesn't meet the system requirements, and the game is informing you that you don't have a video card that is supported by the game. It is also seen in some cases where the game is EXTREMELY old, and doesn't recognize the fairly new video card in the machine. Again, without knowing details, it is impossible to say.
So, without those details (for it is useless for you to add them now) I'd say, check the game manufacturer's product page for the system requirements, and check them against the specifications of your laptop.
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Is the Crysis game compatible with an HP notebook computer with a 256 MB Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS video card?
Yes, but that graphics card is the minimum requirement for the game. It also depends on what processor you have. I'm guessing you have a Core 2 duo processor but it has to be 2.0Ghz + to at least run the game normally.
What's the best portable 13 to 14 inch notebook?
I don't think a netbook would do.
What's the best 14 inch notebook with a decent discrete video card?|||Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop is good but it does't have a discrete video card. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P05…
What's the best 14 inch notebook with a decent discrete video card?|||Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop is good but it does't have a discrete video card. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P05…
Can i have a better video card in my HP Pavilion DV6933CL?
HI! I've bought a notebook HP Pavilion DV6933CL. I'm not satisfied with the performance of the video card -Intel X 3100. Can I put another video card in the notebook or can I use external video card? What is the solution to have a better performance?|||Unfortunately, you can't. Laptop graphics cards are integrated. Buy a desktop if you are into gaming. Laptops are to be replaced, not upgraded.|||You can probably get a new video card if your motherboard supports it.You will get a insane boost in your system`s gaming performance.
Before installing a video card to your notebook be sure to contact your vendor for warranty issues as some companies can void your warranty.ALSO note that video cards for laptops are quite hard to find.|||Get a docking station with PCI support, and a good PCI video card.|||+++++++
Before installing a video card to your notebook be sure to contact your vendor for warranty issues as some companies can void your warranty.ALSO note that video cards for laptops are quite hard to find.|||Get a docking station with PCI support, and a good PCI video card.|||+++++++
What video cards are compatible with my Dell laptop? Want a Geforce 7900 GS.?
I am looking for a new graphics/ video card for my Dell E1705. I have the basic package right now. Everytime i have tried to look for a card in a store like Best Buy they have told me i have to go straight to Dell to get any upgrades. Dell offered me the Radeon X1400 or the Geforce 7800. I think i can get the Geforce 7900 in stock but I don't know if it will work with my notebook because everyone tells me "you have to go through Dell". I'm getting the card for gaming and i think the 7900 looks the best especially because i can apparently get it for not too much money. I guess i just want to know that if i purchase the 7900 will i be able to use it and is it the best purchase for my computer? thanks|||What you want is SO EASY to do in a desktop but almost impossible to do in most laptops. Many laptop buyers with gaming in mind make the mistake of choosing a powerful dual core paired w/ lousy integrated graphics. It should be the other way around. If you want a gaming laptop, choose the GPU first then cpu second. This helps a lot in making the buying decision:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Grap…|||just call dell and ask what cards are compatile with the notebook. they have the specs in fornt of them and you can purchase the card anywhere you like|||The problem you don't quite seem to realize is that there are NO expansion slots inside for your laptop. By expansion slot, I mean an AGP, PCI or PCI-E slot. And even if there is, how is that card suppose to HIDE inside your machine? You actually see a space big enough for a video card in the machine? Or do you expect some interdimensional pocket hiding in your laptop that would somehow accommodate a regular store-bought video card?
Your only chance are card made for that model, and as you may guess, they are only available from Dell. And yes, you'll pay more than a store bought card for those... But those are useless for your machine. The ones from Dell will work.
Once you get it, read this article, which explains how to install it yourself.
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/349/
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Grap…|||just call dell and ask what cards are compatile with the notebook. they have the specs in fornt of them and you can purchase the card anywhere you like|||The problem you don't quite seem to realize is that there are NO expansion slots inside for your laptop. By expansion slot, I mean an AGP, PCI or PCI-E slot. And even if there is, how is that card suppose to HIDE inside your machine? You actually see a space big enough for a video card in the machine? Or do you expect some interdimensional pocket hiding in your laptop that would somehow accommodate a regular store-bought video card?
Your only chance are card made for that model, and as you may guess, they are only available from Dell. And yes, you'll pay more than a store bought card for those... But those are useless for your machine. The ones from Dell will work.
Once you get it, read this article, which explains how to install it yourself.
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/349/
Video cards for dummies?
I am starting to understand all the components to a computer and how to compare and such. But for what ever reason I can't understand the difference between video cards. I have learned general concept of how they work, but I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between to cards if my life depended on it. What brands are good (notebook wise) and what indicators tell you if its a higher end model or more powerful?|||notebook graphics cards are a whole different story from desktop. They are the exact same brands, but the models and varying speeds are very separate. What you will want to look for is the core clock speed (good ones are around 800-900MHz), and memory clock speed (usually around 4-5GHz on higher end models). The amount of video RAM (often just called memory in advertisements) will usually only matter for someone using more than one monitor, but the standard is 1024Mb of memory (or as advertisements will say, 1Gb).
The two main brands are NVidia, and AMD (Radeon). They are the ones who develop the actual processor ON the graphics card, and they have several distributor companies such as XFX (only AMD) or Gigabye (does both). Those companies create the cooling solutions and the actual look and feel of the card itself. They will also often release special editions of the model of card with varying clock speeds.
Think of it as a family tree, where NVidia and AMD are at the top, and for each of them, are the other companies who try to make the best version of what NVidia and AMD provide. Currently NVidia has a better graphics processor (aka "Fermi"), which is on their GTX 500 series of cards. Now when you compare cards, you will need to remember, often the AMD brand of cards will have actual higher numbers (clock speed, etc) but their graphics processor itself just isn't as efficient. They work very differently from one another.
But when you take a step back and look at the two, the performance from all their cards is really the same to the average joe. It's only the enthusiasts who try to squeeze every last bit of power from the cards, and want the ONLY the best, even if it's only by a small margin. I am currently using an AMD XFX 6950 in my desktop computer, and it's great :) In fact, I'm getting a second one in a little while!
Hope this helped :)|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_…
generally, the higher the number of a particular manufacturers chipset, the better it should be. eg, a nVidia 7600GT is better than a nVidia 7300 GT but in noway comparable to the ATI HD6750. But likewise a ATI HD6850 is better than the HD6750
Other than that, memory differences will have a small impact onto the filtering you can do.
mobile gpus are always worse than desktop ones (usually about 1/2 the performance of their desktop cousins) due to limited power, heat removal and space.|||The bigger the better. Thumb me down if you like, but you know it's true. More powerful cards generally have bigger heat-sinks, so that's usually an initial indicator. Looking at the specs of the card, check out the bandwidth, which will basically tell you the amount of output the card can give.|||http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…
Here take a look at this. It ranks cards by their "bench mark" scores. It is pretty self explanatory and is the easiest way to see what card beats what.
http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?…
This second link breaks it down to core speeds and memory and pixel rate and bus width etc etc.
The two main brands are NVidia, and AMD (Radeon). They are the ones who develop the actual processor ON the graphics card, and they have several distributor companies such as XFX (only AMD) or Gigabye (does both). Those companies create the cooling solutions and the actual look and feel of the card itself. They will also often release special editions of the model of card with varying clock speeds.
Think of it as a family tree, where NVidia and AMD are at the top, and for each of them, are the other companies who try to make the best version of what NVidia and AMD provide. Currently NVidia has a better graphics processor (aka "Fermi"), which is on their GTX 500 series of cards. Now when you compare cards, you will need to remember, often the AMD brand of cards will have actual higher numbers (clock speed, etc) but their graphics processor itself just isn't as efficient. They work very differently from one another.
But when you take a step back and look at the two, the performance from all their cards is really the same to the average joe. It's only the enthusiasts who try to squeeze every last bit of power from the cards, and want the ONLY the best, even if it's only by a small margin. I am currently using an AMD XFX 6950 in my desktop computer, and it's great :) In fact, I'm getting a second one in a little while!
Hope this helped :)|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_…
generally, the higher the number of a particular manufacturers chipset, the better it should be. eg, a nVidia 7600GT is better than a nVidia 7300 GT but in noway comparable to the ATI HD6750. But likewise a ATI HD6850 is better than the HD6750
Other than that, memory differences will have a small impact onto the filtering you can do.
mobile gpus are always worse than desktop ones (usually about 1/2 the performance of their desktop cousins) due to limited power, heat removal and space.|||The bigger the better. Thumb me down if you like, but you know it's true. More powerful cards generally have bigger heat-sinks, so that's usually an initial indicator. Looking at the specs of the card, check out the bandwidth, which will basically tell you the amount of output the card can give.|||http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…
Here take a look at this. It ranks cards by their "bench mark" scores. It is pretty self explanatory and is the easiest way to see what card beats what.
http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?…
This second link breaks it down to core speeds and memory and pixel rate and bus width etc etc.
Is the video card in the G70-481NR notebook laptop removable? Or is it welded in?
Be aware that I'm not quite sure what the difference between a video card and a graphics card is, if they are different at all.|||Graphics/video card one and the same in laptops, your has a integrated graphics card chip set made into the mother board and not upgradeable/replaceable as with most laptops.
What type of hardware can I plug into my HP notebook expansion port 3?
I have an HP pavilion dv6830 laptop pc. This computer comes with a really weak video card, and I was hoping there is some sort of video card upgrade I could plug in there, or any other piece of hardware to improve my P.C.'s performance.
|||Laptop computers usually have on board video which uses some of the main memory. if you have 1gb of main memory upgrade to 2gb this is about the only reasonably cost effective way for improvement as to fit another card into your system will be expensive if it could be done at all
|||Laptop computers usually have on board video which uses some of the main memory. if you have 1gb of main memory upgrade to 2gb this is about the only reasonably cost effective way for improvement as to fit another card into your system will be expensive if it could be done at all
How to determine if blank screen on notebook is a video card?i have a m15x?
2gb with nvidia 8700m-gt 512 mb video/graphics card
if course warrenty is just out
worked fine in morning
filezilla updated and i shut it down
next time i booted up screen came up black/blank from turning on all the way into windows intro chimes and entering password.
i can only assume things are working properly other than not displaying video because popped in cd and music starts to play.
connected a monitor via hdmi to hdmi but no signal.
any suggestions on what i can do to trouble shoot ?|||In addition, laptops usually have a key to switch the display between the laptop screen and an external monitor. Maybe you hit this by accident??
Usually one of the function keys at the top have a little monitor icon in it, you have to press the FN key plus the other key. Sometimes you need to cycle through this two or three times.|||The issue seems to be with the display drivers. Also check the brightness settings of your laptop.
I recommend you to reinstall the display drivers by connecting the computer to an external monitor such as hdmi. If there is no display even on the external monitor, then the issue is with graphic adapter which needs to replaced.
Visit the below link for more information:
http://notebook-solutions.blogspot.com/2…|||Press F8 at start up to enter start options choose safe mode with networking. Usually a black/blank screen at start up indicates a operating system start up file is corrupt and the operating system did not load.
if course warrenty is just out
worked fine in morning
filezilla updated and i shut it down
next time i booted up screen came up black/blank from turning on all the way into windows intro chimes and entering password.
i can only assume things are working properly other than not displaying video because popped in cd and music starts to play.
connected a monitor via hdmi to hdmi but no signal.
any suggestions on what i can do to trouble shoot ?|||In addition, laptops usually have a key to switch the display between the laptop screen and an external monitor. Maybe you hit this by accident??
Usually one of the function keys at the top have a little monitor icon in it, you have to press the FN key plus the other key. Sometimes you need to cycle through this two or three times.|||The issue seems to be with the display drivers. Also check the brightness settings of your laptop.
I recommend you to reinstall the display drivers by connecting the computer to an external monitor such as hdmi. If there is no display even on the external monitor, then the issue is with graphic adapter which needs to replaced.
Visit the below link for more information:
http://notebook-solutions.blogspot.com/2…|||Press F8 at start up to enter start options choose safe mode with networking. Usually a black/blank screen at start up indicates a operating system start up file is corrupt and the operating system did not load.
Can I install a new video card?
I have a Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver (32-bit) which is in my HP G60-119EM Notebook PC and was wondering if I can put a better one in like the Nvidia Geforce 7600GT 512MB AGP (7600 GT) video card in ? Not sure if you can in this laptop though?|||That 7600GT is for a desktop computer with an AGP slot interface. Most notebooks including the HP G60-119EM do not have any kind of graphics upgrade option. Most desktop computers can have their graphics upgraded.|||Not with laptops I'm afraid. ASUS were running a project where you could buy an external adaper and use a normal desktop graphics card, but I haven't heard anything about it for at least a year.|||you cannot ... the HP G60 has a dedicated chipset ON the motherboard that cannot be changed.
What would be a better video card?
I currently have a Compaq Presario CQ60-4110US Notebook PC which has a NVIDIA GeForce 8200M with up to 895MB total graphics memory. I would like a better video card for games like the sims 3 and world of warcraft. I usually have a framerate between 10 and 20 fps, and less than that if I'm in high population areas. I dont' know a lot about computer hardware and would really appreciate the help!|||laptops aren't really upgradable unless you can find another graphics card exactly the same size and everything, but this one may work http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_840… its a model up from yours.
What is the best video card i can get for my computer?
i have an dell inspiron e1505 notebook.
i am looking to upgrade my video card to get better graphics on my games.
so what is the best video card i can get thats compatible with my computer|||Man sorry to tell you laptop video cards are not upgredable, unles you have a DIY laptop. If you want one for desktop and cannot wait I would recomend GTX 8800 758mb, if you can wait, select an DX 10.1 compliant card, wich is expected to ship next quarter|||im not sure you can add a gfx card on notebook.|||A 1GB Video Card costs around 1,000 US Dollars. 1GB is for extreme graphics. Its incredible.|||not gonna happen with a notebook...you're pretty much SOL.
i am looking to upgrade my video card to get better graphics on my games.
so what is the best video card i can get thats compatible with my computer|||Man sorry to tell you laptop video cards are not upgredable, unles you have a DIY laptop. If you want one for desktop and cannot wait I would recomend GTX 8800 758mb, if you can wait, select an DX 10.1 compliant card, wich is expected to ship next quarter|||im not sure you can add a gfx card on notebook.|||A 1GB Video Card costs around 1,000 US Dollars. 1GB is for extreme graphics. Its incredible.|||not gonna happen with a notebook...you're pretty much SOL.
Notebook Video Card Driver Help 10 POINTS?
hi ive been looking for a ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 video card driver and everyone i found does not work and says try installing a vga graphics first now i know for a fact i have the standard bga graphic adapter installed already and also know that i definitly have an ATI mobility radeon 9000 video card so i am really stuck since i cant find the driver that works for it
i found a few one for dell computers and one for toshiba but i have a ver different computer to them
my laptop is a clevo d410e part of the 4xx series anyway can someone find a driver for this video card for me and post us the link
thank you|||You can chick here
http://www.boxdrivers.com|||Use Automatic Update Service. Its a Really Useful thing, automatically downloads and installs All missing components for you|||try looking on the manuefacture's product page, they should have drivers for your laptop model.|||You will find all the drivers here for your lap top by model number and installed operating system:
Choose your model and type of driver (VGA).
http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/e-services/Do…|||This may help -> http://download.cnet.com/Video-ATI-Mobil…
Or This -> http://www.findmysoft.com/drivers/downlo…
Or Read This -> http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool.ph…
i found a few one for dell computers and one for toshiba but i have a ver different computer to them
my laptop is a clevo d410e part of the 4xx series anyway can someone find a driver for this video card for me and post us the link
thank you|||You can chick here
http://www.boxdrivers.com|||Use Automatic Update Service. Its a Really Useful thing, automatically downloads and installs All missing components for you|||try looking on the manuefacture's product page, they should have drivers for your laptop model.|||You will find all the drivers here for your lap top by model number and installed operating system:
Choose your model and type of driver (VGA).
http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/e-services/Do…|||This may help -> http://download.cnet.com/Video-ATI-Mobil…
Or This -> http://www.findmysoft.com/drivers/downlo…
Or Read This -> http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool.ph…
Video card upgrade for a notebook?
I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 with an ATI Mobility Radeon X1300. I'd like to upgrade it but I have no idea what to look for or if an upgrade is even possible. I'd like to be able to run something like Half-life 2 Episode 2 without having to dumb it down. I don't need anything too high end. After a certain price it'd end up easier to just by a game console. Suggestions?|||No, not possible.
What laptop brands are offering upgradeable video cards for Notebooks?
Price range would have to be cheap|||MXM I/II/III/IV cards are upgradable ($300 range)
currently Alienware, Dell, fujitsu-siemens, Uniwill, ABS, Acer, Ahtec, Anynote, Apple, Arima, ASI, Addict, Asus, Aopen, Averatec, BenQ, Cebop, Clevo, Compal, CompAmerica, CyberPower, ECS, Evesham, Gateway, Gigabyte, Hi-Grade, HP, iBuyPower, ITC, Jewel, Medion, Mitac, MSI. Nexoc, Packard Bell, Pioneer Computers, PC Club, Polaris,Polywell, PowerPro, Quanta, Rock, Santec, Shuttle, Targa, Tarox, Toshiba, Vega, Vestel, Vigor, Zepto support MXM-I/II/III/IV cards|||none laptops have intergrated gfx thus not upgradable|||Forget it, only the very highest spec laptops have an option to upgrade the graphics card. If you want upgradeability you should buy a desktop PC.
currently Alienware, Dell, fujitsu-siemens, Uniwill, ABS, Acer, Ahtec, Anynote, Apple, Arima, ASI, Addict, Asus, Aopen, Averatec, BenQ, Cebop, Clevo, Compal, CompAmerica, CyberPower, ECS, Evesham, Gateway, Gigabyte, Hi-Grade, HP, iBuyPower, ITC, Jewel, Medion, Mitac, MSI. Nexoc, Packard Bell, Pioneer Computers, PC Club, Polaris,Polywell, PowerPro, Quanta, Rock, Santec, Shuttle, Targa, Tarox, Toshiba, Vega, Vestel, Vigor, Zepto support MXM-I/II/III/IV cards|||none laptops have intergrated gfx thus not upgradable|||Forget it, only the very highest spec laptops have an option to upgrade the graphics card. If you want upgradeability you should buy a desktop PC.
How can I update the video card in my Dell Inspiron 1505 notebook?
What are the different ways? How much will it cost? I'm looking to put at least a 64 MB video card in it, but would like to put a 128 or 256 MB vid card in. I'm looking for as many different ways possible. Thanks in advance!!!|||Unless your E1505 came with a separate (discrete) graphics card, you can't. If it came with built in graphics (such as the Intel GMA 950), then the motherboard won't have a slot for the add-in graphics card. You're stuck with the GMA 950, etc. if you bought it that way.
If it came with a separate graphics card originally (such as an Nvidia or ATI card), however, then you can upgrade to a newer one because it has the slot on the board for it.
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Update:
waycar111, doesn't know what he's talking about. The E1505 came/comes in multiple configurations and could be had with either built in graphics or with a discrete graphics card. As I said earlier, the only way you can add a new card is if you configured your Dell E1505 with one in the first place, when you first bought it.|||the only way to update a video "card" (there is no card, the chip is built into the motherboard) is to throw it away and buy a new laptop.
If it came with a separate graphics card originally (such as an Nvidia or ATI card), however, then you can upgrade to a newer one because it has the slot on the board for it.
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Update:
waycar111, doesn't know what he's talking about. The E1505 came/comes in multiple configurations and could be had with either built in graphics or with a discrete graphics card. As I said earlier, the only way you can add a new card is if you configured your Dell E1505 with one in the first place, when you first bought it.|||the only way to update a video "card" (there is no card, the chip is built into the motherboard) is to throw it away and buy a new laptop.
Can you get a new video card travelmate6492 notebook?
hi i have a travelmate6492 notebook and the videcard in it is a Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
which really isnt even a videocard.
would i be able to get a new video card for the notebook so i can play games?|||Nope. The "video card" on a laptop is just a chip on the motherboard (it was built onto the motherboard). Some small amount of companies you could send in the laptop and they would replace the chip for a better one. But the majority of the Laptops you can't change this. You are stuck with what you bought.|||The graphics chipset on this model is integrated onto the motherboard, it's not a separate card, so no, you can't upgrade.
which really isnt even a videocard.
would i be able to get a new video card for the notebook so i can play games?|||Nope. The "video card" on a laptop is just a chip on the motherboard (it was built onto the motherboard). Some small amount of companies you could send in the laptop and they would replace the chip for a better one. But the majority of the Laptops you can't change this. You are stuck with what you bought.|||The graphics chipset on this model is integrated onto the motherboard, it's not a separate card, so no, you can't upgrade.
Sony Vaio CS users! What are those unscrew compartments on the back of the notebook?
I was wondering is it like a fan replacement, video card replacement, or RAM replacement, etc? It dosent say in the manual.
Just curious?
there's one compartment next to the battery and one close to the 2 usb plung-ins and jacks.|||I'm assuming when you say back you mean the bottom as if you were using it, i.e. the underside of the notebook.
Usually screw retained compartments on the bottom of a notebook are for access to one of three things: RAM, CPU or Hard Drive.
Most likely it is the RAM and CPU, as nowadays the Hard Drive is either entirely contained or accessible via a side/back panel as opposed to one on the bottom.
If you actually mean the back, I can't find any indication of the compartments you're speaking of.
Hope this helped!|||Be careful. There are normally access ports for ram expansion, wireless and maybe network cards. Video cards are normally built in to the motherboard and can not be changed. Do not touch anything in these without removing power and the battery, and then only with proper anti-static protection.
Just curious?
there's one compartment next to the battery and one close to the 2 usb plung-ins and jacks.|||I'm assuming when you say back you mean the bottom as if you were using it, i.e. the underside of the notebook.
Usually screw retained compartments on the bottom of a notebook are for access to one of three things: RAM, CPU or Hard Drive.
Most likely it is the RAM and CPU, as nowadays the Hard Drive is either entirely contained or accessible via a side/back panel as opposed to one on the bottom.
If you actually mean the back, I can't find any indication of the compartments you're speaking of.
Hope this helped!|||Be careful. There are normally access ports for ram expansion, wireless and maybe network cards. Video cards are normally built in to the motherboard and can not be changed. Do not touch anything in these without removing power and the battery, and then only with proper anti-static protection.
Can I change my laptop's video card?
Is it possible for me to change this and if so what would be some suggested video cards I should buy.
Here are my specs:
Laptop: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce G105M
Also it would be helpful to know of people who can change them for you.|||No. Unfortunately you cant change the gpu in a laptop. They are soldered directly to the motherboard.|||The only way to change the Graphics card in your Laptop is to change the entire motherboard. Most branded laptops are built in this fashion.
Here are my specs:
Laptop: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce G105M
Also it would be helpful to know of people who can change them for you.|||No. Unfortunately you cant change the gpu in a laptop. They are soldered directly to the motherboard.|||The only way to change the Graphics card in your Laptop is to change the entire motherboard. Most branded laptops are built in this fashion.
What is the best video card that will suite my needs?
I'm at a budget and this is for a LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK
My choices:
- Integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X1250
- Intel GMA 950
- Intel GMA x3100
Most of the time I just watch videos or do image editing with Adobe Photoshop CS.
The OS will be Windows XP.
And the games I play are:
- Half Life 2, Starcraft, and CnC Generals Zero Hour.
Pls reply. Thanks.|||"Half Life 2, Starcraft, and CnC Generals Zero Hour"
Check each Gaming website for "Recommended video card capabilities", not just the "minimum".
The highest video spec is the one your laptop MUST meet or exceed. Laptop graphics are rarely upgradeable.
Then, if it's beyond your budget, lower your requirements OR increase your budget, this is why most people don't recommend buying laptops for gaming!|||ATI Mobility Radeon X1250
Should Fit Your Needs if them are you only choices|||if you do any image editing, those cards will work, but every time you need to redraw the layer, you'll be waiting about 30 secconds
an 8600gt would be better, but if it's not in the choices, get the ATI
My choices:
- Integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X1250
- Intel GMA 950
- Intel GMA x3100
Most of the time I just watch videos or do image editing with Adobe Photoshop CS.
The OS will be Windows XP.
And the games I play are:
- Half Life 2, Starcraft, and CnC Generals Zero Hour.
Pls reply. Thanks.|||"Half Life 2, Starcraft, and CnC Generals Zero Hour"
Check each Gaming website for "Recommended video card capabilities", not just the "minimum".
The highest video spec is the one your laptop MUST meet or exceed. Laptop graphics are rarely upgradeable.
Then, if it's beyond your budget, lower your requirements OR increase your budget, this is why most people don't recommend buying laptops for gaming!|||ATI Mobility Radeon X1250
Should Fit Your Needs if them are you only choices|||if you do any image editing, those cards will work, but every time you need to redraw the layer, you'll be waiting about 30 secconds
an 8600gt would be better, but if it's not in the choices, get the ATI
Does the Toshiba Satellite L305-S5907 have a video card?
I have a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5907. Does that come with a video card? I broke the hard drive and replaced it with a Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive.|||NO an onboard chip, the support page is here. And whats the relationship with the hard drive. Why did you bring that up?
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/…
Your vid chip is
ATI Radeon™ 4100 Graphics with 256MB-894MB dynamically
allocated shared graphics memory
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/…
Your vid chip is
ATI Radeon™ 4100 Graphics with 256MB-894MB dynamically
allocated shared graphics memory
What video card can i buy for this laptop?
HP Pavilion dv4-1117nr entertainment notebook pc
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?|||You can't change out the video card in a laptop because it has integrated GMA 4500 graphics, which is soldered directly onto the motherboard. Laptops rarely have graphics slots on their motherboards, so you can't upgrade.|||Hi,
That sounds very odd.8-((
It should have a nVidia GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB, at least that is what HP list on the specs.
What makes you believe that it doesn't have a vid card as they are normally built into the motherboard!!
Has windows been installed and the display driver?
Just mail me if you need more help.
Arnak
because i got in the black friday sale but i was disapointed to find that it doesn't have a video card (i think) so which one could i buy? for cheap price?|||You can't change out the video card in a laptop because it has integrated GMA 4500 graphics, which is soldered directly onto the motherboard. Laptops rarely have graphics slots on their motherboards, so you can't upgrade.|||Hi,
That sounds very odd.8-((
It should have a nVidia GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB, at least that is what HP list on the specs.
What makes you believe that it doesn't have a vid card as they are normally built into the motherboard!!
Has windows been installed and the display driver?
Just mail me if you need more help.
Arnak
How can i find out how to upgrade my video card on my toshiba laptop?
I have a toshiba satellite a-105 laptop and would like to upgrade the video card or something to have better resolution on my notebook|||The vast majority of laptops, including the sattelite series, have integrated graphics cards which cannot be upgraded.
Laptops with modular graphics were a flash-in-the-pan technology. Finding one is rare, finding an upgrade for it even moreso.|||Generally you can not upgrade a video card on a laptop. They are integrated on the motherboard. While I dont know specifically for your laptop, but I am pretty sure this is the case.
Laptops with modular graphics were a flash-in-the-pan technology. Finding one is rare, finding an upgrade for it even moreso.|||Generally you can not upgrade a video card on a laptop. They are integrated on the motherboard. While I dont know specifically for your laptop, but I am pretty sure this is the case.
Where can you purchase Notebook Graphics Cards?
The laptops I am looking at cannot be configured with graphics cards but have open graphics slots available. . the only issue I am having is trying to find out where to buy mobile video cards!|||There is 1 standard (more or less) for notebook graphics cards, MXM. However, not often do manufacturers just leave a graphics slot 'open'. Even if the motherboard is capable of accepting a card, the connector and heat sink are not supplied.|||Best Buy
Notebook can't add on a video card?
is that true.. notebook just use the build-in video card?..
im confuse..|||You can use a USB to VGA adapter like
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
to add external display.
However, you probably won't able to play games since its performance is no good.
Or use PCMCIA to VGA adapter, or if you have newer notebook, probably use PCI-E based ExpressCard to VGA adapter. Just google it.|||It depends.
"A dedicated GPU is separate from the motherboard and generally has its own memory ...". See the link.
im confuse..|||You can use a USB to VGA adapter like
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
to add external display.
However, you probably won't able to play games since its performance is no good.
Or use PCMCIA to VGA adapter, or if you have newer notebook, probably use PCI-E based ExpressCard to VGA adapter. Just google it.|||It depends.
"A dedicated GPU is separate from the motherboard and generally has its own memory ...". See the link.
How to upgrade video card memory in my notebook?
i have 128mb card in my notebook. how to upgrade to a 512mb video card. i have a hp pavilion notebook and have a 4gb ram|||You can't upgrade video card memory without replacing the whole video card. Unless you've ordered the laptop with the card you wanted, you can't swap it out.
Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.
Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard (which is why the ones with dedicated cards are said to have "discrete graphics" and others have the built-in "integrated graphics" rather than having "cards"), so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to even take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade. Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.
Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades. Few laptops today allow you to do so (the Alienware line being one of the very last)
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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.
There aren't that many for sale yet, but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot.|||Laptops can be rarely upgraded.
Ask your computer vendor if your laptop supports upgrade.
If yes, then go for the best graphic card that fits your budget
The newest are Nvidia Geforce 9 series. they are way too costly. They are made for better gaming experience than play station 3.
Otherwise go for geforce 7300 GT 512mb. Dont put in ATI or AMD graphic cards NVIDIA is best.|||i dont know much about computers but my friend said he would do it for me for just the cost of the new video card?
Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.
Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard (which is why the ones with dedicated cards are said to have "discrete graphics" and others have the built-in "integrated graphics" rather than having "cards"), so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to even take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade. Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.
Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades. Few laptops today allow you to do so (the Alienware line being one of the very last)
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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.
There aren't that many for sale yet, but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot.|||Laptops can be rarely upgraded.
Ask your computer vendor if your laptop supports upgrade.
If yes, then go for the best graphic card that fits your budget
The newest are Nvidia Geforce 9 series. they are way too costly. They are made for better gaming experience than play station 3.
Otherwise go for geforce 7300 GT 512mb. Dont put in ATI or AMD graphic cards NVIDIA is best.|||i dont know much about computers but my friend said he would do it for me for just the cost of the new video card?
Video Cards?
Is it possible to get a newer, and better video card for a Dell notebook? If so, where?|||Depends what kind of Dell. Usually, computers made before 2004 are not upgradeable. And, to make it worse usually notebooks cannot be upgraded. You need to add what kind of dell for anything more.|||I don't think so. AFAIK, notebook graphic / video card is not upgradable.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Friday, April 6, 2012
What kind of video card is good for a HP G71 notebook?
You can't replace the GPU for a laptop. 98% of all the laptops you get that are under 2,000 dollar's are always Integrated/dedicated but non replaceable GPU's sense they still solder it on to the motherboard
Sorry, out of luck. Besides, they don't even sell laptop graphic cards. Only desktop. And even if they did, where would the slot be for the laptop? They don't have a slot to put them in.
You never needed to ask this question. I see this kind of question at least 2 times a day, where someone wants to add a video card to there laptop. I wanted to do this to, but sadly found out i couldnt. Yes i know its a bummer.
Sorry, out of luck. Besides, they don't even sell laptop graphic cards. Only desktop. And even if they did, where would the slot be for the laptop? They don't have a slot to put them in.
You never needed to ask this question. I see this kind of question at least 2 times a day, where someone wants to add a video card to there laptop. I wanted to do this to, but sadly found out i couldnt. Yes i know its a bummer.
Can i change my notebook's nvidia 8400m gs video card?
I have a notebook with a nvidia 8400m gs card can i replace it with another one?And also is there a possibility to replace it with a card that use a normal pc|||I don't think video chips in notebooks are replaceable. If you want better graphics your only option is to buy a new notebook with a better chip (and hopefully more dedicated memory).|||It's not an easy process. They have developed cards that go into the side of the laptops (provided you have an Express 54 slot). The cards for the laptops (internally) are usually well over $200, but can be found through froogle (nvidia appears to be the only ones that will sell the cards separately.)
Hope this helps!|||It would be way too hard to do so... It would be too risky as well. Buy a new laptop or send your current one to a professional to be fixed. Don't do it yourself unless you know what you are doing.
Good Luck...|||I know for sure you can't put no video card from a tower in a laptop... I'm not sure about changing your video card though... as it is probably Integrated into your motherboard....I wouldn't doubt that if you went to a computer repair/ computer sales store that they would happily install a new one for you...at a price.|||video card on laptop is intigrated on motherboard so you cannot change only video card. Dont try any thing.|||You can't switch out laptop video cards
Hope this helps!|||It would be way too hard to do so... It would be too risky as well. Buy a new laptop or send your current one to a professional to be fixed. Don't do it yourself unless you know what you are doing.
Good Luck...|||I know for sure you can't put no video card from a tower in a laptop... I'm not sure about changing your video card though... as it is probably Integrated into your motherboard....I wouldn't doubt that if you went to a computer repair/ computer sales store that they would happily install a new one for you...at a price.|||video card on laptop is intigrated on motherboard so you cannot change only video card. Dont try any thing.|||You can't switch out laptop video cards
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