Sorry Ivan, you probably can't change it. Only a couple models of laptops allow changing the video card (less than 1%) so there's a 99% chance yours cannot be changed.
It's one of the cruel facts of laptops.
But check your mfr specs to see if there are any options.|||Not really, only very few laptops that has these options, and they are more towards the higher end of the market.|||Probably not.
There are a few out there that have upgradeable video cards, but they are the high-end gaming and graphic design notebooks that run upwards of $2500us brand new.|||Not internally. You see, they solder a lot of the components to the motherboard to avoid failures from being banged around. There are some PCMCIA cards that will work, but they are pricey.|||Only if you're really really good, most don't have upgradeable vid cards. I assemble all my desktops, but I buy my notebooks, too much work even for a tech. Notebooks are NOT for upgrading, buy a desktop if youre concerned about keeping up. Notebooks are for convenience.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Can my laptop get a better video card?
i have a gateway notebook, model M-6816. is it possible to upgrade the video card?|||If you really want to upgrade your graphics of your laptop, you may want to consider an external graphics card.
Vi dock gfx or ViDock 2 may be what you want to buy.|||not really.
It is integrated graphics to give good battery life
read about 2/3 down
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.as…
Vi dock gfx or ViDock 2 may be what you want to buy.|||not really.
It is integrated graphics to give good battery life
read about 2/3 down
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.as…
Is the video card in the hp pavilion 15" notebook upgradable?
the specs of the laptop are:
Intel Core 2, 2.2GHz CPU
2gb RAM
250GB hard drive
Nvidia Geforce 9600M 512 MB dedicated|||No.
It is a laptop(notebook) and has an integrated video adapter.
Intel Core 2, 2.2GHz CPU
2gb RAM
250GB hard drive
Nvidia Geforce 9600M 512 MB dedicated|||No.
It is a laptop(notebook) and has an integrated video adapter.
When I play Wow it runs fine for a while and then my frame per second drop to around 5, is it my video card?
I have an HP Pavilion dv281 nr Notebook, so I know my video card isn't very good. So I can only assume that is the problem, but I want to make absolutely sure before I dish out $200.|||hi damon
notebooks were never designed for gaming so you are spot on..this is why world of warcraft is running so slow...and allthough your graphics adapter is largely to blame it could also be your ram and also your cpu
to be honest mate theres no upgrade path on a laptop when it comes to graphics,,,you cant add a better graphics card like you can in a pc...and allthough there are external graphics cards such as the "asus xg station " ( http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ces-asu… ) which allows notebook owners to run games at decent frame rates,these are quite expensive and are quite hard to find online
so dont worry,theres nothing wrong with your laptop..it just hasent got enough graphics power to run wow....
good luck mate !
notebooks were never designed for gaming so you are spot on..this is why world of warcraft is running so slow...and allthough your graphics adapter is largely to blame it could also be your ram and also your cpu
to be honest mate theres no upgrade path on a laptop when it comes to graphics,,,you cant add a better graphics card like you can in a pc...and allthough there are external graphics cards such as the "asus xg station " ( http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ces-asu… ) which allows notebook owners to run games at decent frame rates,these are quite expensive and are quite hard to find online
so dont worry,theres nothing wrong with your laptop..it just hasent got enough graphics power to run wow....
good luck mate !
Can i upgrade the video card on a dell 1501 notebook ?
no matter how many times i look into it i cant find a definite answer from a credible source , can someone with more experience please give me an intelligent answer and not speculation, thanks in advance :)|||No. The video card on a Dell 1501 is built into the motherboard, so there is no way to just replace the video card.
Where can i download complete drivers MSI CR400 video card for windows 7?
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh.. i just formatted my notebook and i cant find my CD installer.. so where can i find download complete MSI CR400 video card?? free download only. thanks.|||Down below I provided you with the link to downlaod MSI's Live update online witch will provide you with every driver released for your laptop.
Can a laptop with 358mb shared memory video card run a game like oblivion?
I really want to be able to play higher end games on my laptop, but not spend a ton of money on a top notch notebook. I am getting a toshiba tablet, with 358 mb shared memory video card. Will I be able to play games like oblivion?|||No. Not shared memory video card. You need a dedicated one. Here's a list of laptops that can play Oblivion:
http://gamingnotebooks.blogspot.com
There's a huge price range. Choose the one that fits your budget.|||Tablet pcs that do not have discrete graphics card that also typically cannot play Oblivion, games like that can only be played on notebooks that cost around 1000 dollars, if ur still interested for that amount, email me|||No likely to perform to your needs but have a look at these guys.
www.babtec.com.au
With a small budget you will get a great gaming machine and they have all sorts of brands.
Good Luck!|||Usually tablets have pretty weak integrated graphics so no.and even a dedicated card would have to be at least an 8600m.
http://gamingnotebooks.blogspot.com
There's a huge price range. Choose the one that fits your budget.|||Tablet pcs that do not have discrete graphics card that also typically cannot play Oblivion, games like that can only be played on notebooks that cost around 1000 dollars, if ur still interested for that amount, email me|||No likely to perform to your needs but have a look at these guys.
www.babtec.com.au
With a small budget you will get a great gaming machine and they have all sorts of brands.
Good Luck!|||Usually tablets have pretty weak integrated graphics so no.and even a dedicated card would have to be at least an 8600m.
Notebook Video Card, Go 6100 or Go 7600 (Vista Aero performance)?
Looking at 2 possible laptops, identical except that one has a NVidia GeForce Go 6100 integrated video card and the other has NVidia GeForce Go 7600. Although I will originally be using XP, upgrading to Vista is likely. Both setups are "Vista Ready" according to NVidia but I want to make sure if I decide to save $$ by going with the Go 6100 machine (about $150 less and already very high on my budget) that it can handle Vista without slowing down too much.
I will also be using the notebook to connect to a video projector (InFocus SP4805) using DVI output which both machines can do. I plan to watch normal DVDs but perhaps HD TV in the future.
Any thoughts or experiences to guide me in the right direction?|||The number one hardware component for Vista is going to be video cards - especially for notebooks. Since few notebooks have the ability to upgrade video cards, you want the most powerful card you can afford when you buy the laptop.
The Go7600 is faster than the Go 6100. If you can wait a bit, I would wait until Vista is fully released and see what kind of DirectX 10 video cards come out for laptops.
I will also be using the notebook to connect to a video projector (InFocus SP4805) using DVI output which both machines can do. I plan to watch normal DVDs but perhaps HD TV in the future.
Any thoughts or experiences to guide me in the right direction?|||The number one hardware component for Vista is going to be video cards - especially for notebooks. Since few notebooks have the ability to upgrade video cards, you want the most powerful card you can afford when you buy the laptop.
The Go7600 is faster than the Go 6100. If you can wait a bit, I would wait until Vista is fully released and see what kind of DirectX 10 video cards come out for laptops.
What notebook video card will play Worldl of Warcraft for me?
ATI RADEON® Xpress1270 HyperMemory
This one comes on the notebook, should I get a better one or is this good enough.|||that should do, my friend has an Intel integrated and he can play WoW|||it depends on how much mb your video card has or if its not the video it could be the ramm. but you can play world of warcraft with a ati or nvidia with only 128 mb|||absolutely
world of warcraft have very less graphics requirement
i am playing it on my laptop which has ati radeon X 200!!!!
This one comes on the notebook, should I get a better one or is this good enough.|||that should do, my friend has an Intel integrated and he can play WoW|||it depends on how much mb your video card has or if its not the video it could be the ramm. but you can play world of warcraft with a ati or nvidia with only 128 mb|||absolutely
world of warcraft have very less graphics requirement
i am playing it on my laptop which has ati radeon X 200!!!!
Adding or Replacing a video card to an HP Pavilion DV9700Z notebook?
I recently purchased a new notebook, HP Pavilion dv9700z, and was wondering if it is possible to add/replace the video card.
The current video card is a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M. My OS is Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit). I have 2GB of RAM. If you need any further specs just ask.|||I am sorry to say that replacing that card would cost as much as a new laptop. What you have at the moment is an IGP (intergrated graphics processor) this is where the GFX card is strapped to the motherboard and uses local RAM for its memory. Laptop cards are very very hard to find compatibilty correctness between them, so i would recommend that next time you go for a good GFX card in a laptop like a
8400GS, 8400GT, 8600GS, 8600GT or
HD2300, HD2400, HD2400XT, HD2600, HD2600XT. The higher the number the more advanced and powerful the Graphics.
So i am sorry but it is near impossible to change a UMA IGP into a discrete graphics card with its own memory.|||you can not replace the video card on a laptop due to it is built in to the board
The current video card is a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M. My OS is Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit). I have 2GB of RAM. If you need any further specs just ask.|||I am sorry to say that replacing that card would cost as much as a new laptop. What you have at the moment is an IGP (intergrated graphics processor) this is where the GFX card is strapped to the motherboard and uses local RAM for its memory. Laptop cards are very very hard to find compatibilty correctness between them, so i would recommend that next time you go for a good GFX card in a laptop like a
8400GS, 8400GT, 8600GS, 8600GT or
HD2300, HD2400, HD2400XT, HD2600, HD2600XT. The higher the number the more advanced and powerful the Graphics.
So i am sorry but it is near impossible to change a UMA IGP into a discrete graphics card with its own memory.|||you can not replace the video card on a laptop due to it is built in to the board
Can i change the graphic/video card from my lenovo/ibm r61 thinkpad notebook??
Sorry, but no you can't, Laptops have built on video cards so you cant change them out for a better one if you want. Which I think stinks, but it helps save space so the computer can be as small as laptops are. |||No, but if you could, it would probably cost more then the laptop itself to install it.
I have a Averatec 3150HS, and I would like to update the video card. But I don't know how to choose one?
I'm just not sure of how to decide and pick one that will fit my particular notebook any information will help. I recently bought a RAM card, but the website told me it would fit. It did nothing for video cards. I just want my laptop to be a little faster, so it will keep me happy while I'm gone for my basic training and tech school. Thank you|||1. It's just not possible to upgrade the graphics card on a laptop unless the graphics card is not integrated, which it most likely is. I was planning to upgrade the GPU on my system, but after looking i discovered that on my brand new HP laptop it was not possible.
2. A new graphics card will not make your computer run "faster" unless you're talking about gaming. what you would be looking for is a new processor, which is the "brain" of the computer.
3. adding RAM memory is the best way to make your computer run faster.|||and a video card will help you make it faster? better graphics nothing more. umm i would recommend you try a forum online somwhere, they can be very helpful.
2. A new graphics card will not make your computer run "faster" unless you're talking about gaming. what you would be looking for is a new processor, which is the "brain" of the computer.
3. adding RAM memory is the best way to make your computer run faster.|||and a video card will help you make it faster? better graphics nothing more. umm i would recommend you try a forum online somwhere, they can be very helpful.
I cannot start my dell notebook computer orange lights?
I cannot start my dell notebook computer I get lines on the screen then all black, any ideas maybe the video card ?|||Call Dell Tech Support if the laptop is still under warranty - sounds like motherboard issues.
On Notebooks where is my video card located at? If I like playing sims 2 games alot or I like to install all?
Of them, will it use my video graphic card up? How do I know if my laptop has one? And what is the video graphic card for? My notebook is about 2 or 3 years old. I bought it when it was brand new. Please help by explaining it to me.|||Yes you have a graphics card. The graphics card (or video card) is the part of your computer which handles the images that you see on the screen. The more expensive graphics cards are separate components that fit into the motherboard of the computer, and can be take out and replaced. The cheaper graphics cards are PART of the motherboard. These are also known as onboard graphics/ chipsets. If you have an older Notebook chances are you have onboard graphics. These types of cards are NOT supported.
You can read everything you ever wanted to know about graphics cards and the Sims 2 here: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.ph…
To see if your Notebook is capable of running the Sims 2 and the expansion packs hit this link:
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref…
Select The Sims 2 from the dropdown menu.(It has all the expansion packs and stuff packs listed as well- try all of them in turn) It will tell you if you can run the game, or if you can't, what you need to do in order to play it as far as adding more RAM, upgrades etc.|||the graphics card is a chip hardwired into the motherboard of the computer. yes you have one or you would not be able to see anything on the screen. unless by some chance you have one of the 3% of the laptops with a socketed GPU, you can not upgrade it. all you can do is add more memory...|||You video card isn't located AT some place (Please use grammatically correct English) . Your laptop should probably have one.
You can read everything you ever wanted to know about graphics cards and the Sims 2 here: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.ph…
To see if your Notebook is capable of running the Sims 2 and the expansion packs hit this link:
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref…
Select The Sims 2 from the dropdown menu.(It has all the expansion packs and stuff packs listed as well- try all of them in turn) It will tell you if you can run the game, or if you can't, what you need to do in order to play it as far as adding more RAM, upgrades etc.|||the graphics card is a chip hardwired into the motherboard of the computer. yes you have one or you would not be able to see anything on the screen. unless by some chance you have one of the 3% of the laptops with a socketed GPU, you can not upgrade it. all you can do is add more memory...|||You video card isn't located AT some place (Please use grammatically correct English) . Your laptop should probably have one.
What is the best gaming notebook/laptop or what specs make it great?
I'll start by giving you a list of what I've found regarding specs and then the most notebook (and accessories) for the best price and then can you tell me what you think?
100+ GB Hard Drive
2+ GB RAM
512+ MB video card (which brand is best?)
2+ GHZ processor
I've found HP, IBM Lenovo, Compaq, and Fujitsu to be the most notebook for the best price.
What do you think?
The game I play the most is World of Warcraft.|||Asus G1/G1s (Nvidia; 7700/8600) fits this critera at a good price but the vRAM isn't as important as the GPU. (both the asus have Nvidia cards but ATI is just as good)|||Well, if you are serious about gaming you really need to look into buying a desktop machine. You just get so much more power for your money. Go two www.pcusa.com put something together. You can get more horsepower than you need there.|||you want to get an Dell XPS laptop. they are really good for gaming. and the best graghics cars is an nvidia geforce.|||For $2000 with shipping, i could sell you a NEW 17" laptop with 512mb go 7600 video card, 2gb ram (expandable to 4), 160gb hard drive, dual layer burner, Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz processor, built in wireless a/g/b + bluetooth, windows XP home or vista basic. IT even has 4 built-in speakers and a sub woofer!
Now it may be a little more money, but it has the video card, which the other companies like HP and IBM dont have, and it is still a 17" screen
Just message me if you are interested, or select this as best answer.|||You should get the HP Pavilion dv9000t. It has a good Intel processor, 2 GB RAM , dual hard drives, 512 MB GPU and you can even have an HD DVD drive for only around for $2500.|||"The game I play the most is World of Warcraft."
first off i bow before you *bows*
and wow those are good specs.
Nvida would be the best brand for video cards
but if your looking for fast, cheap and easy, try this website.
http://www.ibuypower.com/mall/lobby.htm
100+ GB Hard Drive
2+ GB RAM
512+ MB video card (which brand is best?)
2+ GHZ processor
I've found HP, IBM Lenovo, Compaq, and Fujitsu to be the most notebook for the best price.
What do you think?
The game I play the most is World of Warcraft.|||Asus G1/G1s (Nvidia; 7700/8600) fits this critera at a good price but the vRAM isn't as important as the GPU. (both the asus have Nvidia cards but ATI is just as good)|||Well, if you are serious about gaming you really need to look into buying a desktop machine. You just get so much more power for your money. Go two www.pcusa.com put something together. You can get more horsepower than you need there.|||you want to get an Dell XPS laptop. they are really good for gaming. and the best graghics cars is an nvidia geforce.|||For $2000 with shipping, i could sell you a NEW 17" laptop with 512mb go 7600 video card, 2gb ram (expandable to 4), 160gb hard drive, dual layer burner, Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz processor, built in wireless a/g/b + bluetooth, windows XP home or vista basic. IT even has 4 built-in speakers and a sub woofer!
Now it may be a little more money, but it has the video card, which the other companies like HP and IBM dont have, and it is still a 17" screen
Just message me if you are interested, or select this as best answer.|||You should get the HP Pavilion dv9000t. It has a good Intel processor, 2 GB RAM , dual hard drives, 512 MB GPU and you can even have an HD DVD drive for only around for $2500.|||"The game I play the most is World of Warcraft."
first off i bow before you *bows*
and wow those are good specs.
Nvida would be the best brand for video cards
but if your looking for fast, cheap and easy, try this website.
http://www.ibuypower.com/mall/lobby.htm
Is the video card for a HP G60-519WM Notebook PC integrated into the motherboard?
i need to know i am planning on upgrading my laptops video card and i don't know what video card i should get or if i can even upgrade my card at all please help|||"The graphics on most notebooks is integrated (fused with the motherboard) and cannot be upgraded. The G60 series is considered an entry-level or lower end model so it's not the best for gaming"
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Ha…
I wouldn't count on it. Like this guy said in another forum, most basic laptops use integrated graphics
you'd almost have to take the back off and try to find a removable graphics card.
I've taken laptops apart, they are more challenging than a desktop so, beware.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Ha…
I wouldn't count on it. Like this guy said in another forum, most basic laptops use integrated graphics
you'd almost have to take the back off and try to find a removable graphics card.
I've taken laptops apart, they are more challenging than a desktop so, beware.
Video card, I ve got an fujitsu siemens(P 5330) notebook,my video card is ATI radeon hd 3470 256 mb.?
Video card, I ve got an fujitsu siemens(P 5330) notebook,my video card is ATI radeon hd 3470 256 mb. It is no use for new games in high details, so can I add an extra video card.
If so, which types can I add?|||I am sorry to inform you that you can't upgrade the video chip on a laptop. You can't add another video card either. The 3470 should be able to run your games on Medium settings without a problem. Just turn down the eye candy a little. Laaptops have video chips not video cards. I hope this helped.|||get an external video card. there's one by nvidia which gamers dubbed "god". its $18000|||i accept with the above one
If so, which types can I add?|||I am sorry to inform you that you can't upgrade the video chip on a laptop. You can't add another video card either. The 3470 should be able to run your games on Medium settings without a problem. Just turn down the eye candy a little. Laaptops have video chips not video cards. I hope this helped.|||get an external video card. there's one by nvidia which gamers dubbed "god". its $18000|||i accept with the above one
Can I upgrade the video card of this notebook?
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptop-reviews/?filter=1000036_2792031_500140_5323650_&tag=mncol
I planned on purchasing the dv3-1075 but the video card is not good. I was wondering if the video card could be upgraded. If so than if you could help point me into the right direction of compatible video cards from newegg.com
If I can't upgrade it than would the dv3510nr be a good choice?|||Not generally no. Unless the manufacturer offers an upgrade probably not. The Video on most laptops is integrated (built into the motherboard). The motherboard would have to be replaced to upgrade the video card.|||No, it wouldn't be upgradable. It's generally only the very expensive, high end gaming laptops that are upgradeable when it comes to video cards.
As for it being a good choice, that honestly depends on what you're going to do with it. It should certainly be very portable.|||upgrading video cards in notebooks is very expensive, and really isnt worth it at all.
Get the notebook with the videocard that meets your requirements.|||Short answer. no
Your best bet would be to order a sony vaio AW series computer. good price/performance.
I planned on purchasing the dv3-1075 but the video card is not good. I was wondering if the video card could be upgraded. If so than if you could help point me into the right direction of compatible video cards from newegg.com
If I can't upgrade it than would the dv3510nr be a good choice?|||Not generally no. Unless the manufacturer offers an upgrade probably not. The Video on most laptops is integrated (built into the motherboard). The motherboard would have to be replaced to upgrade the video card.|||No, it wouldn't be upgradable. It's generally only the very expensive, high end gaming laptops that are upgradeable when it comes to video cards.
As for it being a good choice, that honestly depends on what you're going to do with it. It should certainly be very portable.|||upgrading video cards in notebooks is very expensive, and really isnt worth it at all.
Get the notebook with the videocard that meets your requirements.|||Short answer. no
Your best bet would be to order a sony vaio AW series computer. good price/performance.
How do I upgrade my laptop(acer notebook) video card?
I have a laptop and it is xp home addition and has a 224mb video card. I cant play the cool titles on my xp with this, so i wont to upgrade my video card to 256mb video card. I have 1Gb memory and direct x 10 with aboout 100gb space. I need to know how to upgrade without taking apart my laptop. I also would like to know how much this would cost. thx.|||Most laptops you cannot upgrade video...its integrated on the motherboard...|||well sorry, you can't! The graphics adapter is built into the motherboard and the monitor is directly connected to it. In terms of laptops everything is inclusive. All you can upgrade is the optical drive and the installed memory except in the situation that the memory slots are all full.
When you buy a desktop, all the features are upgradeable, this is just not the case with a laptop. When you buy a laptop you are stuck with what you get.
There are sometimes that the motherboard supports "shared" video memory, which actually sucks, but it does give the the ability to change how much video memory you have dedicated by taking some away from your system memory. But that is up to the board and software designers and exists only on particular chipset combinations.
Furthermore, if you have 224mb video memory than you probably have a pretty good video chipset in your laptop. If you can't play advanced 3d games it may be something else you lack, like a pixel shader or high speed GPU. these generate a lot of heat, so they aren't frequently used in laptops.
Best of luck!
When you buy a desktop, all the features are upgradeable, this is just not the case with a laptop. When you buy a laptop you are stuck with what you get.
There are sometimes that the motherboard supports "shared" video memory, which actually sucks, but it does give the the ability to change how much video memory you have dedicated by taking some away from your system memory. But that is up to the board and software designers and exists only on particular chipset combinations.
Furthermore, if you have 224mb video memory than you probably have a pretty good video chipset in your laptop. If you can't play advanced 3d games it may be something else you lack, like a pixel shader or high speed GPU. these generate a lot of heat, so they aren't frequently used in laptops.
Best of luck!
What are some good external video cards for HP laptops?
I got a new laptop, but I'm a little disappointed in the graphics card. (Intel chipset something) Are there any good external video cards out there that work well with HP pavilion notebooks, and that are relatively cheap?|||It's pretty hard to find one. Google for one. You mostly have to get it online. They will most likely fit into either a PCMCIA card slot or an Express Card slot.|||No one makes a external video/graphics card for a lap top. What you buy is what you got. The video card is a chip set made into the mother board except on a very few high end gaming lap tops.|||In my years of answering questions on this site and repairing laptops, I have never heard of an external video card, except when users ask questions about them
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Is my video card capable of a component output for my tv?
i have pretty old notebook, it is a gateway m520 and the video card is an ati radian 9600/9700 series card. i am wondering if this card supports component out capabilities (Y, Pr, Pb).
anybody know the answer to this question?
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-FT-VGA-to-3-RCA-Co…|||No, the Gateway M520's VGA port does NOT support component output, according to Gateway Support.
That cable you linked to will NOT work with the Gateway M520.
anybody know the answer to this question?
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-FT-VGA-to-3-RCA-Co…|||No, the Gateway M520's VGA port does NOT support component output, according to Gateway Support.
That cable you linked to will NOT work with the Gateway M520.
Best way to upgrade a HP g56 to be able to video edit?
i got this for christmas as a gift but since i use my computers to edit videos and run other programs that require better graphics and whatnot im wondering what i could do to run a program perhaps like pinnacle studio 14 or an avid program without having to but a completely new notebook. be it ram upgrades, video cards, processors, basically anything to get this notebook up to speed to at least be able to run some programs so i dont have to do everything at home on my desktop. thanks.|||First off which version do you have there are a lot of variations of the G56. There is a Celeron Model, Pentium Dual Core and Athlon II version. If you have the celeron version I would stop right there, and consider a new laptop and its going to be awful for video editing no matter what. If you have the Dual core intel or amd version there might be hope. If you are running a 64bit OS max the memory out, and and upgrade to a SSD that will help a lot.
Will a pc or notebook s video port display the pc screen like a LCD projector does?
I have a notebook with an ATI video card. I have updated the drivers. I see the desktop but not the mouse cursor, the bottom row of buttons (start, etc), or desktop icons. I have adjusted the TV screen size so that I am not overshooting the display on the screen. When I open something on the desktop (e.g. Power Point), the Power Point is seen on my notebook monitor but I only see the desktop on the TV screen. Can I use the s video of the pc to display the pc screen on a TV?|||Yes. There are different modes that appear when you use S-Video.
1-Just show on TV/Projector.
2.Show desktop on tv and program on computer or vice versa.(This is used if you connect your computer to another monitor so you can multitask.)
3-Show main use(program, desktop, whatever you are doing) on both.
To do this there should be shortcut keys on your laptop. Use that button a few times and you should find your answer.|||yes you can..
if your TV has a VGA in, or SVIDEO in (and your computer has SVIDEO out) then you can "enable" the TV on your computer in the display properties..
right click on any blank spot on the desktop and choose "properties"..
it'll be Advanced under "Display Settings" etc..and somewhere in that set of tabs will be a way to enable the TV..|||yes, but you may need to open up your ATI catlyst control and send the video source out. not all computers can reset there video display from laptop to screen without you manually changing them. Look for some type of options for dual moniter support, or video out support and mess around in there.
1-Just show on TV/Projector.
2.Show desktop on tv and program on computer or vice versa.(This is used if you connect your computer to another monitor so you can multitask.)
3-Show main use(program, desktop, whatever you are doing) on both.
To do this there should be shortcut keys on your laptop. Use that button a few times and you should find your answer.|||yes you can..
if your TV has a VGA in, or SVIDEO in (and your computer has SVIDEO out) then you can "enable" the TV on your computer in the display properties..
right click on any blank spot on the desktop and choose "properties"..
it'll be Advanced under "Display Settings" etc..and somewhere in that set of tabs will be a way to enable the TV..|||yes, but you may need to open up your ATI catlyst control and send the video source out. not all computers can reset there video display from laptop to screen without you manually changing them. Look for some type of options for dual moniter support, or video out support and mess around in there.
Are laptop video cards the same as the ones for a PC?
Just wondering if notebooks have specific video cards for purchase, or if notebooks can even have an upgraded video card.|||Do you see any slots you can install a video card in a laptop??|||Some laptops have an MXM slot which in theory allows for the graphics card to be upgraded although in practice it often won't work because manufacturers often don't follow the spec properly and may also put code in the BIOS to only allow what they've approved to work.
Some manufacturers also have proprietary graphics card slots for their laptops which only work for that brand and nothing else (Dell are a good example).
Then there are laptops which have the graphics chip soldered onto the motherboard (or even part of the chipset northbridge), very rarely will these be even remotely possible to upgrade (a lot of people get done by this when they finally figure out that Intel integrated graphics isn't really any good for gaming).
But none of them are the same as what is in a desktop (laptop components are designed with more emphasis on power usage and heat generation than desktop components, that usually does result in a performance penalty compared to the desktop component).
Oh and don't expect to see a 16 lane PCI slot in a laptop, you will never be able to put a desktop graphics card in a laptop.
As for why the manufacturers use things like MXM, it's not for you to upgrade, but to make it more convenient for them to sell computers with different graphics chips, you'll probably have a hard time getting a new card even if your computer can take one.|||In certain laptops, yes the video card GPU is the exact same as the GPU on a desktop unit. Brands like Alienware and Voodoo use the same GPU's for their gaming laptops as a desktop GPU. This does not mean you can use a desktop video card as the they are soldered to the PCB and are made for desktops...Sometimes you will see mobile GPUs on a pcb made for desktops...these are usually low power units and not fit for gaming.
But for most laptop makers they use a lower end GPU or a de-tuned GPU which is less of a draw on power.|||No, the cards are not the same and as of right now you cannot upgrade the one in your laptop unless you have a dell. They are the only ones that has a proprietary slot for an easy video card upgrade. There are companies that are working on external upgrades but they are not out yet. About all you can get right now is an external VGA or DVI port to hook up an external monitor threw the USB.|||Very few notebooks have their video on a Mini-PCI-e card -- these ones are theoretically upgradeable, but there would have to be specially designed low power MiniPCI-e cards available.
The majority of laptops use video chips that are soldered onto the motherboard.|||No you are pretty much set with the video card that comes in your laptop. If you are looking for good graphics I suggest getting a gaming laptop.|||no there not the same
Some manufacturers also have proprietary graphics card slots for their laptops which only work for that brand and nothing else (Dell are a good example).
Then there are laptops which have the graphics chip soldered onto the motherboard (or even part of the chipset northbridge), very rarely will these be even remotely possible to upgrade (a lot of people get done by this when they finally figure out that Intel integrated graphics isn't really any good for gaming).
But none of them are the same as what is in a desktop (laptop components are designed with more emphasis on power usage and heat generation than desktop components, that usually does result in a performance penalty compared to the desktop component).
Oh and don't expect to see a 16 lane PCI slot in a laptop, you will never be able to put a desktop graphics card in a laptop.
As for why the manufacturers use things like MXM, it's not for you to upgrade, but to make it more convenient for them to sell computers with different graphics chips, you'll probably have a hard time getting a new card even if your computer can take one.|||In certain laptops, yes the video card GPU is the exact same as the GPU on a desktop unit. Brands like Alienware and Voodoo use the same GPU's for their gaming laptops as a desktop GPU. This does not mean you can use a desktop video card as the they are soldered to the PCB and are made for desktops...Sometimes you will see mobile GPUs on a pcb made for desktops...these are usually low power units and not fit for gaming.
But for most laptop makers they use a lower end GPU or a de-tuned GPU which is less of a draw on power.|||No, the cards are not the same and as of right now you cannot upgrade the one in your laptop unless you have a dell. They are the only ones that has a proprietary slot for an easy video card upgrade. There are companies that are working on external upgrades but they are not out yet. About all you can get right now is an external VGA or DVI port to hook up an external monitor threw the USB.|||Very few notebooks have their video on a Mini-PCI-e card -- these ones are theoretically upgradeable, but there would have to be specially designed low power MiniPCI-e cards available.
The majority of laptops use video chips that are soldered onto the motherboard.|||No you are pretty much set with the video card that comes in your laptop. If you are looking for good graphics I suggest getting a gaming laptop.|||no there not the same
Which video cards are compatible with an hp g62-228cl notebook?
I just bought a laptop and want to upgrade the graphics, I had an extra nvidia geforce 8800 but It doesn't look like it will fit. What are my other options for upgrading my graphics?|||You have NO practical options to upgrade graphics. You need a new notebook.
There were talks of "external video card" a while back, but they cost too much ($200, NOT including the video card itself), and there's not enough bandwidth through ExpressPort or any other port you have on a notebook, to allow the video card to run at better than half-speed, if even that high. There are some that will plug into USB port, but that's just for adding one more external display, worthless for gaming.
Some VERY high-end notebooks or laptops, like HP/Voodoo Envy, or Alienware Area51m, may have special video "modules" built for that specific model that may be upgradeable, but it would be specific to that model series, and they cost a LOT.
So, there you go.
EDIT: I find amusement at your "willful ignorance". Just because you think it's possible does not make it possible. So where does that leave your friends?
1) They are lying about their upgrades to laptops; or...
2) You misunderstood them (they upgraded software, or their desktop), or;
3) you're trolling us
Are you by any chance related to the guy who insist that iPhone 4 can be reprogrammed to work on CDMA networks? I think his question is still around here somewhere...
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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
Hard work pays off later. Laziness pays off now.|||Oh God. I can't believe some of the crap I read on this site. You cannot stuff a desktop card into a laptop. How in the HELL could you even think that was possible??
Most laptops don't have upgradable video cards, and those that do have some pretty heavy limitations on what you can do as they have to work within certain thermal and power limits. That and the proper MXM cards are expensive and difficult to find.
Enjoy your smug, kiddo. The rest of us will just keep laughing at your ignorance. The fact that you even thought that a desktop 8800GT would somehow fit in a laptop is still hilarious.
There were talks of "external video card" a while back, but they cost too much ($200, NOT including the video card itself), and there's not enough bandwidth through ExpressPort or any other port you have on a notebook, to allow the video card to run at better than half-speed, if even that high. There are some that will plug into USB port, but that's just for adding one more external display, worthless for gaming.
Some VERY high-end notebooks or laptops, like HP/Voodoo Envy, or Alienware Area51m, may have special video "modules" built for that specific model that may be upgradeable, but it would be specific to that model series, and they cost a LOT.
So, there you go.
EDIT: I find amusement at your "willful ignorance". Just because you think it's possible does not make it possible. So where does that leave your friends?
1) They are lying about their upgrades to laptops; or...
2) You misunderstood them (they upgraded software, or their desktop), or;
3) you're trolling us
Are you by any chance related to the guy who insist that iPhone 4 can be reprogrammed to work on CDMA networks? I think his question is still around here somewhere...
---
Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
Hard work pays off later. Laziness pays off now.|||Oh God. I can't believe some of the crap I read on this site. You cannot stuff a desktop card into a laptop. How in the HELL could you even think that was possible??
Most laptops don't have upgradable video cards, and those that do have some pretty heavy limitations on what you can do as they have to work within certain thermal and power limits. That and the proper MXM cards are expensive and difficult to find.
Enjoy your smug, kiddo. The rest of us will just keep laughing at your ignorance. The fact that you even thought that a desktop 8800GT would somehow fit in a laptop is still hilarious.
I have a Acer Aspire 3620 Notebook and I am wondering what video cards are compatible with my pc?
Specs:
1.5 ghz
40 gb hd
1.5 gb ram
Windows XP Home
Current video card: Mobile Intel(r) 915GM/GMS Express Chipset
I am looking for a medium performance card. Any help is appreciated. Thanx.|||Because it's a notebook, your stuck with the Intel Express graphics hardware. Desktops are more upgradeable.|||Sorry, but Integrated Intel Chipsets are soldered to the motherboard, so you should get a new laptop if you want to game, you Acer like all Acers are basic laptops. Sorry for the bad news.|||You can try an ATI video card. You can find information on them on the link below
1.5 ghz
40 gb hd
1.5 gb ram
Windows XP Home
Current video card: Mobile Intel(r) 915GM/GMS Express Chipset
I am looking for a medium performance card. Any help is appreciated. Thanx.|||Because it's a notebook, your stuck with the Intel Express graphics hardware. Desktops are more upgradeable.|||Sorry, but Integrated Intel Chipsets are soldered to the motherboard, so you should get a new laptop if you want to game, you Acer like all Acers are basic laptops. Sorry for the bad news.|||You can try an ATI video card. You can find information on them on the link below
Will my laptop be able to get a new video card?
My laptop is HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC. I am wanting to know if I will be able to connect a graphics card like a Nvidia GeForce GTX-460 in order to play Starcraft II.|||No. You cannot upgrade the video card in a laptop.|||First Problem:
You would not be able to place a full PCI Express card into your laptop in any matter you wish.
The card you are thinking of is the GTX-460M which is the mobile product.
Second Problem:
Mobile products are only sold OEM. So unless you actually own a system like an HP Voodoo Envy M460 Mobile PC... and you need a replacement video card. You can not obtain that particular card.
Third Problem:
If you somehow managed to canive your way to obtain that graphics card, being clever and whitty... You probably haven't considered the actually size differentiation between the chassis that the card was designed to go into versus the chasses of your HP Pavillion.
Recap -
Wrong Card
Mobile Graphics are only sold via OEM (not retail)
Physical geography of graphics cards vary per card.
It would be nice if companies standardized laptop components so that there would be ways to custom build laptops but there isn't yet. Not unless you have the resources and funding to build a model... but that would make you OEM wouldn't it... ;)
Sorry dude, gotta upgrade the entire system... or... build a desktop like I did. Then any piece of hardware you put in is upgradeable to the limitations of the hardware you selected.
Good luck on your searches.
You would not be able to place a full PCI Express card into your laptop in any matter you wish.
The card you are thinking of is the GTX-460M which is the mobile product.
Second Problem:
Mobile products are only sold OEM. So unless you actually own a system like an HP Voodoo Envy M460 Mobile PC... and you need a replacement video card. You can not obtain that particular card.
Third Problem:
If you somehow managed to canive your way to obtain that graphics card, being clever and whitty... You probably haven't considered the actually size differentiation between the chassis that the card was designed to go into versus the chasses of your HP Pavillion.
Recap -
Wrong Card
Mobile Graphics are only sold via OEM (not retail)
Physical geography of graphics cards vary per card.
It would be nice if companies standardized laptop components so that there would be ways to custom build laptops but there isn't yet. Not unless you have the resources and funding to build a model... but that would make you OEM wouldn't it... ;)
Sorry dude, gotta upgrade the entire system... or... build a desktop like I did. Then any piece of hardware you put in is upgradeable to the limitations of the hardware you selected.
Good luck on your searches.
Video Card Expansion for Notebooks?
I have a HP Pavilion dv6910 (us). I am very happy with this notebook until you get to graphic specs.
I was wondering if there was any type of video card that I could use to upgrade my computer. I know the basic video component is in the mother board itself, but I have heard about video cards that can be placed into disk drive ports and expansion slots.
When looking for these though, I couldn't find anything (I might have just been looking in the wrong places)
So the question is are there video cards out there that can fit into a disk drive port or an express card slot and where might I find them at?|||Can't be done unless you were an expert
They are usually soldered into the motherboards on laptops. I wish I could have done the same with mine
When you get your next one, make sure you check the specs to see that it has a decent graphics card, or build one online at Dell or HP where you can hand pick all the components
I was wondering if there was any type of video card that I could use to upgrade my computer. I know the basic video component is in the mother board itself, but I have heard about video cards that can be placed into disk drive ports and expansion slots.
When looking for these though, I couldn't find anything (I might have just been looking in the wrong places)
So the question is are there video cards out there that can fit into a disk drive port or an express card slot and where might I find them at?|||Can't be done unless you were an expert
They are usually soldered into the motherboards on laptops. I wish I could have done the same with mine
When you get your next one, make sure you check the specs to see that it has a decent graphics card, or build one online at Dell or HP where you can hand pick all the components
How to upgrade the video card for notebook to qualified the minimum requirement for Window Vista?
Notebook/laptop graphics are integrated with the motherboard and therefore connot be swapped. You can however have the motherboard swapped for one with a Vista ready chipset.
If you are one of those people (I am) that likes to tinker with things though, DON'T. Notebooks have notoriously hard to open cases, several of the components are actually linked to the case (open the case too vigorously, for example, and you'll rip the keyboard data ribbon loose, possibly damageing it). Notebook repairs/upgrades where the case needs to be opened should always be carried out by a qualified person.
The only other (much more expensive) option you have is to replace the notebook with one that's Vista ready.|||You haven't said which notebook you have (MacBook, perhaps?) Usually you can't - you'll have to buy a new laptop.|||i dont think that's possible. The card is integraded with the main board of the notebook.|||You'd have to buy a new piece of hardware, something like ATI or AMD. It's gonna cost some $ and you'll probably have to get a professional to install it. Sorry if that's not very helpful, but that's all I've got.|||Unless you have a very high end gaming laptop, the chance of you being able to upgrade a graphics card in a laptop are non-existent.
If you are one of those people (I am) that likes to tinker with things though, DON'T. Notebooks have notoriously hard to open cases, several of the components are actually linked to the case (open the case too vigorously, for example, and you'll rip the keyboard data ribbon loose, possibly damageing it). Notebook repairs/upgrades where the case needs to be opened should always be carried out by a qualified person.
The only other (much more expensive) option you have is to replace the notebook with one that's Vista ready.|||You haven't said which notebook you have (MacBook, perhaps?) Usually you can't - you'll have to buy a new laptop.|||i dont think that's possible. The card is integraded with the main board of the notebook.|||You'd have to buy a new piece of hardware, something like ATI or AMD. It's gonna cost some $ and you'll probably have to get a professional to install it. Sorry if that's not very helpful, but that's all I've got.|||Unless you have a very high end gaming laptop, the chance of you being able to upgrade a graphics card in a laptop are non-existent.
Is it possible to upgrade a notebooks video card?
i bought my hp dv6000 notebook abotu a month ago and i didn't pay attention to the graphics card and i was wonder if it i possible to upgrade the video car on a notebook. never done it before on a notebook.|||No, most are built in, and if it wasn't you would have to take your laptop completely apart and buy a special kind if their even made for your laptop model.|||i just checked the specs on it and ur out of luck since ur notebook has an integrated video card built onto the motherboard so u cant do anything about it. and just letting you know most notebooks have integrated video cards unless they real gaming laptops|||some processors having this facility,the list of processors available in follwing site
there is comparsion is available in following site ,these sites are issues by google,
google provides the best new websites in computer field check it|||Sorry to let you in on this but....you cant'
Your laptop's vc is built into tha motherboard so you can't upgrade it unless you take it to somewhere where they need to take it apart.
Its not recommended as there's a chance your laptop will be void.
there is comparsion is available in following site ,these sites are issues by google,
google provides the best new websites in computer field check it|||Sorry to let you in on this but....you cant'
Your laptop's vc is built into tha motherboard so you can't upgrade it unless you take it to somewhere where they need to take it apart.
Its not recommended as there's a chance your laptop will be void.
Can i change the video card on a toshiba portege m100 notebook?
is this still possible and how much would that cost?|||Laptops, unlike desktops, don't generally allow for expanding or exchanging out video cards. In a few rare cases it is possible, but this is not one of those cases.|||Impossible.
1) It would not fit inside the laptop, physically.
2) The laptop could not supply it with power.
3) The laptop could not remove the heat it would produce.
4) There is nothing inside the laptop to connect it to.
Generally, on laptops you can upgrade the RAM and replace the hard drive with a larger one, but that's about it. Upgrading the CPU or graphics runs into heat and power issues.|||not possible|||Probably not.
1) It would not fit inside the laptop, physically.
2) The laptop could not supply it with power.
3) The laptop could not remove the heat it would produce.
4) There is nothing inside the laptop to connect it to.
Generally, on laptops you can upgrade the RAM and replace the hard drive with a larger one, but that's about it. Upgrading the CPU or graphics runs into heat and power issues.|||not possible|||Probably not.
Is the video/graphics card for the Sony Vaio VGN-FJ370 notebook built into its motherboard?
Im planning to switch to Windows Vista but the Vista Upgrade advisor oprogram told me that i would require a stornger/better video card to fully experinece vista's features. It said that i should change my video card, but i need to know whether it is built inot the motherboard|||There are relatively few laptops/notebooks that run separate video cards so your best bet is that you have integrated video.
Are the 'NVIDIA Quadro NVS' video cards capable of playing video games?
the video cards for Latitude notebooks from DELL are kind of different. i want to know if the video cards in those notebooks are able to play games such as Half-Life (source), Halo 2, and F.E.A.R. basically games with above average graphics.
i plan on using this notebook for a long time and durability counts for me (thats why i'm gonna use a Latitude). no, i dont like laptops served for 1 purpose such as gaming laptops. imma use this notebook for everything.|||It'll work.|||No I highly doubt a Quadro card will be capable of playing any good looking modern video game, and it will probably not even be compatible with vista's aero interface. You should upgrade your card to something at least a little better.
i plan on using this notebook for a long time and durability counts for me (thats why i'm gonna use a Latitude). no, i dont like laptops served for 1 purpose such as gaming laptops. imma use this notebook for everything.|||It'll work.|||No I highly doubt a Quadro card will be capable of playing any good looking modern video game, and it will probably not even be compatible with vista's aero interface. You should upgrade your card to something at least a little better.
Upgrade my video card on notebook????
ok i want a new video card on mine notebook. Its a mx7527 and has ati x600. if i can what is the best video card i can get for a 15" notebook?|||You can't upgrade the video card in a laptop. Usually the video card is built in with the motherboard, so there is not way you can remove the existing video card. The only upgrades you can make to a laptop is increasing memory capacity, changing the media drive bays, or changing any aesthetic features on the laptop.
Can video cards on notebook computers be upgraded?
I have an old ATI Mobility Radeon card that is freezing up; was wondering if you can even upgrade these adapters on a notebook computer.|||if it is not a motherboard attached graphic card then it is possible. go to ati.com and find catalyst control for your graphic card. Maybe too much heat from your laptop is destroying your card. get one of those cooling fans that placed under your laptop|||Generally speaking, no. I can't speak to all laptops out there, but I know of none that have upgradable video.|||No, and very few newer laptops has this option, even if they can, they are limited to what the laptop manufactures allows.|||Depends on your motherboard, sometimes it can and sometimes it can't.
Where can I purchase a video card for my notebook?
Whenever I search for video cards, all I find are cards for desktop PCs. I can't find anywhere that sells video cards for notebook computers. I searched nvidia's website and I know that they manufacture video cards for notebooks, but I want to buy just the card, not an entire notebook computer that has the card already installed. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.|||Hate to tell you this but once you purchase a laptop you are pretty much stuck with the video controller that came with the system.
Usually companies like Nvidia, ATI,etc. make chips that are soldered onto the system board which prevents you from upgrading the component. This is done for space considerations, power consumption reasons, and temperature concerns.
About the only thing you can upgrade on a laptop are the memory and hard drive.|||go for acnt
http://www.acnt.com/_e/gdept/19/Video_Cards.htm|||Visit: www.pricewatch.com and there you will get lots of deals|||Ebay has just about everything.|||You got a chance of slim and none!|||NO SUCH THING. A laptop video card is something that's soldered onto the laptop motherboard itself. You can't pluck it and solder a different one in there. If you're playing games, let's just hope your laptop came with at least an Nvidia or ATI graphics chip.
Usually companies like Nvidia, ATI,etc. make chips that are soldered onto the system board which prevents you from upgrading the component. This is done for space considerations, power consumption reasons, and temperature concerns.
About the only thing you can upgrade on a laptop are the memory and hard drive.|||go for acnt
http://www.acnt.com/_e/gdept/19/Video_Cards.htm|||Visit: www.pricewatch.com and there you will get lots of deals|||Ebay has just about everything.|||You got a chance of slim and none!|||NO SUCH THING. A laptop video card is something that's soldered onto the laptop motherboard itself. You can't pluck it and solder a different one in there. If you're playing games, let's just hope your laptop came with at least an Nvidia or ATI graphics chip.
What is better, a 120 MB shard video card or a 64MB dedicated video card?
im thinking of buying a new notebook, i have found two with similar specs but the first one has a 120mb shard video card with 1gb of ram however the second one has a 64mb dedicated card and 512. wich one should i choose????|||Anytime you have a "dedicated" part attached to a motherboard, you're in a better position than if you didn't have it. Shared parts utilize/leech off of other things that could work more efficiently, and therefore, effectively if they were working 100%. :)|||The video memory doesnot help much if your card isnt powerful enough to handle a game...also dedicated memory is faster than shared memory.
Heres the order of preference, for laptop cards:
Nvidia / Ati
7800 / -----
7600 / 1600
6600 / X700
------- / X600
6200 / X1400
Dont buy an X300.
If you want to play the latest games, I'd recommend stay abovew the X700
I have a laptop with 1GB ram and 128MB X700, Centrino. My friend bought a laptop with 1GB ram and 256MB Shared Memory X1400, with Centrino DUO. But since X1400 is weaker than the X700, all the games ran faster on my laptop.
Edit: Dont buy a laptop based on the amount of system RAM it has. That can be upgraded, the video memory cannot.|||Second one, because 512 MB ram is enough for latest applications, and 64 MB dedicated video card means that your computer would be provided a specific video card for graphices, but in shared video card, it can 32 MB shared, or 64 MB shared, you can choose by yourself. But, it creates many problems because it is not dedicated for graphics only, it is also used for other purposes in addition to Graphics, leading to freezing of notebooks or PC etc.|||maybe the first one...its nice|||The Second!
Heres the order of preference, for laptop cards:
Nvidia / Ati
7800 / -----
7600 / 1600
6600 / X700
------- / X600
6200 / X1400
Dont buy an X300.
If you want to play the latest games, I'd recommend stay abovew the X700
I have a laptop with 1GB ram and 128MB X700, Centrino. My friend bought a laptop with 1GB ram and 256MB Shared Memory X1400, with Centrino DUO. But since X1400 is weaker than the X700, all the games ran faster on my laptop.
Edit: Dont buy a laptop based on the amount of system RAM it has. That can be upgraded, the video memory cannot.|||Second one, because 512 MB ram is enough for latest applications, and 64 MB dedicated video card means that your computer would be provided a specific video card for graphices, but in shared video card, it can 32 MB shared, or 64 MB shared, you can choose by yourself. But, it creates many problems because it is not dedicated for graphics only, it is also used for other purposes in addition to Graphics, leading to freezing of notebooks or PC etc.|||maybe the first one...its nice|||The Second!
A couple of questions about laptops video card?
A good friend of mine recently gave me his old (of about two years) notebook computer, and I've been working on updating it. From what i've found online the only thing that I can't upgrade is the video card, right? Other than that, how would I go about finding out what video card is actually in this computer? If I did everything right, I'm sure that the driver for the one I have isn't working right, as in Device Manager the "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" is in 'other drivers' and there is that lovely ?! next to it :P Any help on what I need to do next would be great, as I have no idea what I'm doing, and may be way off base lol ;_;|||for the most part older laptops have on board video so they are not upgradeable in that regard. your best bet so far as drivers and finding out what video card you have would be to contact the laptop's manufacturer with the laptops model number. they should be able to tell you what video chip set your laptop has and once you know that you can search for that chip set's driver either on the manufacturer's website or the many search engines on the web|||no u cannot upgrade video cards in laptops. to find out wat video card is in it look up the make and model number on the companies site and it should tell u and have a driver 4 it.|||right click your desk top and click properties and go to display settings. that should tell you what kind of video card you have. More than likely its a intel 950 integrated generic video card. They are junk but they work. Go to the manufactures website of the computer and look for the driver there.
What is a good notebook for gaming?
I am looking for Dell notebooks that is for game? What notebooks are good for gaming? like World of warcraft,counterstrike, half life 2 half ligr 1, the notebooks that have a good video card|||I've got a two year old Dell with a crappy x1400 ati mobility card, and it plays half life 2 just fine. NOt high resolutions, but very playable, so you don't need a 2000.00 computer. Mine was outdated when I bought it for 1400.00. Go for a system with high resolution 1400x900 and a dedicated video card with 512 to 1gb of dedicated Ram. If it has a 2.2 or above Dual core and 2+ ram you should be able to game quite nicely.
I know your looking for a dell, and Dell laptops are ok, but over priced for their configurations. Think about ASUS. They have some OK gaming machines right at 1k.|||There really isn't a great gaming laptop. If you really want to game, I would recommend a desktop.
I have an XPS Notebook and it is ok, but it just doesn't perform like a desktop computer.|||First, you are better off NOT using a laptop for gaming.
However if you must, Dell makes the XPS series which is good and Alienware is good but expensive.
Don't expect long battery life.|||Dell xps m1730|||there is a 4quad gaming laptop google it its like 6000|||For WoW... I wouldn't go will a dell... but for Dell.
Dell Inspiron 9300
or
XPS Gen/Version 2|||personally, i like vaio.. it is usually reliable|||3ghz+ processor, and like 1 gig of RAM, would be perfect
I know your looking for a dell, and Dell laptops are ok, but over priced for their configurations. Think about ASUS. They have some OK gaming machines right at 1k.|||There really isn't a great gaming laptop. If you really want to game, I would recommend a desktop.
I have an XPS Notebook and it is ok, but it just doesn't perform like a desktop computer.|||First, you are better off NOT using a laptop for gaming.
However if you must, Dell makes the XPS series which is good and Alienware is good but expensive.
Don't expect long battery life.|||Dell xps m1730|||there is a 4quad gaming laptop google it its like 6000|||For WoW... I wouldn't go will a dell... but for Dell.
Dell Inspiron 9300
or
XPS Gen/Version 2|||personally, i like vaio.. it is usually reliable|||3ghz+ processor, and like 1 gig of RAM, would be perfect
Is there a way to manually increase the video memory on your computer?
I have vista and I can get a different video card that isn't that expensive but is there a way to manually increase the amount of video memory
I have an HP pavillion dv 2000 notebook, windows vista and an Nvidia GeForce 7 series|||Unfortunately, no. The video memory is either taken directly from the hardware (for stand-alone cards) or borrowed from system memory (for integrated cards with shared memory).
With stand-alone cards, the memory is a function of the how much RAM is physically soldered right onto the add-on card. If the manufacturer put 1GB of DDR3 memory on your graphics card, that is all you can have. The only way you could actually increase the amount of video memory on that card would be to purchase the specific memory chips designed for that card and physically solder them right on to the graphics card... IF there was available space. There is no way to "transfer" system memory (the only other memory in your system) for use by the stand-alone graphics card.
With integrated cards (such as those found built into motherboards and laptops) there is NO memory specific to those cards. Integrated cards use what is known as shared memory... in other words, they borrow memory directly from your main system RAM. So if you have a computer with 4GB of RAM and a video card that uses 512MB for itself, that video card will "borrow" the 512MB from your system, leaving you with only 3.5GB for all your other programs. Most of those integrated chipsets will only borrow what they happen to need at any given time and will borrow more or less depending on the needs of the card. But they will still have a maximum as set by the manufacturer that you can not change.
So... long story short... you can not manually increase the amount of video memory in any computer without replacing the existing graphics card for one with more memory.
Hope that helps!|||Generally, no. And even if you theoretically could just increase the video memory, that would mean that you're using a crappy integrated graphics card anyway and you wouldn't see any performance difference because the GPU would be the limiting factor, not the video memory.|||yes there is....delete other stuff|||crack it open and install more RAM, and get an external hard drive... or go to a computer store and ask them to put more memory and RAM in
I have an HP pavillion dv 2000 notebook, windows vista and an Nvidia GeForce 7 series|||Unfortunately, no. The video memory is either taken directly from the hardware (for stand-alone cards) or borrowed from system memory (for integrated cards with shared memory).
With stand-alone cards, the memory is a function of the how much RAM is physically soldered right onto the add-on card. If the manufacturer put 1GB of DDR3 memory on your graphics card, that is all you can have. The only way you could actually increase the amount of video memory on that card would be to purchase the specific memory chips designed for that card and physically solder them right on to the graphics card... IF there was available space. There is no way to "transfer" system memory (the only other memory in your system) for use by the stand-alone graphics card.
With integrated cards (such as those found built into motherboards and laptops) there is NO memory specific to those cards. Integrated cards use what is known as shared memory... in other words, they borrow memory directly from your main system RAM. So if you have a computer with 4GB of RAM and a video card that uses 512MB for itself, that video card will "borrow" the 512MB from your system, leaving you with only 3.5GB for all your other programs. Most of those integrated chipsets will only borrow what they happen to need at any given time and will borrow more or less depending on the needs of the card. But they will still have a maximum as set by the manufacturer that you can not change.
So... long story short... you can not manually increase the amount of video memory in any computer without replacing the existing graphics card for one with more memory.
Hope that helps!|||Generally, no. And even if you theoretically could just increase the video memory, that would mean that you're using a crappy integrated graphics card anyway and you wouldn't see any performance difference because the GPU would be the limiting factor, not the video memory.|||yes there is....delete other stuff|||crack it open and install more RAM, and get an external hard drive... or go to a computer store and ask them to put more memory and RAM in
Where can i get a video card for my notebook?
its a nv53a|||You don't. The vast majority of laptops cannot have their video card upgraded, and those that can are almost universally too expensive and difficult to upgrade anyway.
If you want a better video card then you'll need to buy a better laptop.|||Basically in laptop You cant add graphics card because mostog graphics card are inbuilt
You can buy external graphics card
IOGear USB 2.0 External DVI Video Card GUC2020DW6
*Box Content - USB to DVI Adapter, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM with User Guide and *Installation Software, and 4-feet USB 2.0 Cable
*For Office Use - View large spreadsheets across two screens with display continuity
*Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows
*Open attachments on one screen while reading the e-mail on the other
*For Graphic Use - Second display for pallets & tools
If you want a better video card then you'll need to buy a better laptop.|||Basically in laptop You cant add graphics card because mostog graphics card are inbuilt
You can buy external graphics card
IOGear USB 2.0 External DVI Video Card GUC2020DW6
*Box Content - USB to DVI Adapter, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM with User Guide and *Installation Software, and 4-feet USB 2.0 Cable
*For Office Use - View large spreadsheets across two screens with display continuity
*Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows
*Open attachments on one screen while reading the e-mail on the other
*For Graphic Use - Second display for pallets & tools
Adding a Blu Ray player to my notebook?
I have a Gateway Dual Core(1.73) notebook, with 2 gb sdram a 17" screen, I want to replace my DVD, DL/RW with a Slot load Blu Ray player, I will need a PCMCIA video card with HDMI out, any ideas what exactly I need? Is this even possible?|||First download the CyberLink BD Advisor to test that your PC is ready to play Blu-ray Disc content. You'll receive suggestions as to how to upgrade your system if needed.
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/bd-support…
Only then are we ready for step 2., and keep me posted on results|||it is possible but u need to replace many things
do it only if u wan to use your laptop for a very long term as it would be costly
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/bd-support…
Only then are we ready for step 2., and keep me posted on results|||it is possible but u need to replace many things
do it only if u wan to use your laptop for a very long term as it would be costly
Does anybody sell external video cards?
I've been wondering and looking around to see if anyone sells an external video card powered by USB or FireWire or something but I can't seem to find any. Does a such thing exist? Does anyone have one? Basically I want one for my new notebook I bought, the video card isn't quite powerful enough to handle multiple graphic applications. I'm also not concerned about price, just would like to know if anyone sells them. Thanks! :)|||Ok if you just want to set up multiple displayes then yes there are. But if you want to run programs that your on bored Graphics cant handle then no there are not.|||there are no external video cards for notebooks. the only way to upgrade is to get a new notebook.|||Processing high end graphics through USB speed sounds like a terrible idea...|||Of course they exist
check this out http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=…
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Or this one http://ts.fujitsu.com/home/products/note…
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I like this one http://sewelldirect.com/USB-to-DVI-Exter…
check this out http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=…
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Or this one http://ts.fujitsu.com/home/products/note…
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I like this one http://sewelldirect.com/USB-to-DVI-Exter…
Is it necessary to buy a notebook with video card to optimize performance?
I plan to buy a notebook and i need advice on this.|||Notebooks don't have seperate video cards, all versions are on-board. As for gaming, you do need a very good on-board video card. You cannot upgrade it later, so you want to think about it first. User charts like this to help:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.h…
If NOT playing 3d games (or Cad types programs), then the video card will not change the performace much.|||What you might want to look into is if the video ram is shared with the system ram. You would want it dedicated to get the most out of it.|||It really depends what you will be using your laptop for. If you will be using it for gaming, then yes, you should get a video card. For almost anything else, you really don't need a separate video card - an integrated video component on the motherboard would work just fine.|||You will need a dedicated video card to play games and do heavy graphics. An integrated card is good enough for most of the basics.
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.h…
If NOT playing 3d games (or Cad types programs), then the video card will not change the performace much.|||What you might want to look into is if the video ram is shared with the system ram. You would want it dedicated to get the most out of it.|||It really depends what you will be using your laptop for. If you will be using it for gaming, then yes, you should get a video card. For almost anything else, you really don't need a separate video card - an integrated video component on the motherboard would work just fine.|||You will need a dedicated video card to play games and do heavy graphics. An integrated card is good enough for most of the basics.
Is it possible to upgrade to a new video card in the Toshiba Satellite L305-S5933 notebook?
I was just wondering if there was a slot available for a new video card, rather than the onboard intel graphics, before I opened this bad boy up.
Thanks in advance!|||Since the first two answers are pretty useless to you, I will see if I can help (the second is utter crap, which I am sure you realized).
I don't think that a laptop with integrated graphics cards have a spot for a dedicated card, although I am not 100% on this. The reasoning I have for this is the motherboard. Since there isn't a dedicated graphics card in there already, I'm going to assume that where the graphics card would be, there's something already there or the space just isn't there.
Don't quote me 100% on this, as I don't really know, because I haven't ever actually thought about changing the video card in a laptop. My best advice would be to just open her up and look inside, and see if there's a spot for the graphics card.
Toshiba's notorious for putting integrated graphics in a laptop and pretty much refusing to put in a dedicated graphics card even when they really should, so I wouldn't be surprised for them to allow users to put in their own graphics card, but I wouldn't expect it.|||Video cards are built in to the motherboard on laptops. You can not change them.|||laptops can't be upgraded except ram,hard drive and dvd drive
Thanks in advance!|||Since the first two answers are pretty useless to you, I will see if I can help (the second is utter crap, which I am sure you realized).
I don't think that a laptop with integrated graphics cards have a spot for a dedicated card, although I am not 100% on this. The reasoning I have for this is the motherboard. Since there isn't a dedicated graphics card in there already, I'm going to assume that where the graphics card would be, there's something already there or the space just isn't there.
Don't quote me 100% on this, as I don't really know, because I haven't ever actually thought about changing the video card in a laptop. My best advice would be to just open her up and look inside, and see if there's a spot for the graphics card.
Toshiba's notorious for putting integrated graphics in a laptop and pretty much refusing to put in a dedicated graphics card even when they really should, so I wouldn't be surprised for them to allow users to put in their own graphics card, but I wouldn't expect it.|||Video cards are built in to the motherboard on laptops. You can not change them.|||laptops can't be upgraded except ram,hard drive and dvd drive
New video cards for a Notebook?
Is it possible to replace a video card for a Laptop, if so is it the same as for the desktops?|||Usually possible?: no. They are usually soldered straight onto the motherboard. Basically, you need to get a whole new motherboard for a graphic card upgrade in most cases.
When it is possible?: completely different from desktop replacement. Laptop GPUs are chips in the MXM format, not full-on cards.
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The best thing you can do is update your video drivers. There's not 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. Even then, it's not 100% that your motherboard will support the new card. 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.
However, because of the slower transfer bandwith through the ExpressCard port in comparison to the PCI-E x16 GPUS usually use, they will not perform nearly as well as built-in/native cards.
http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/print/…
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1671/…|||As long as the motherboard in the desktop has a PCI-E slot you can put a video card in it, however with notebooks you have to make sure it has a video card in it so you can replace, but if it doesn't and uses onboard graphics I'm afraid you won't be able to replace or add one in
=(|||Laptop video cards are soldered onto the mainboard, so the only way to replace the video card is to replace the entire board.
When it is possible?: completely different from desktop replacement. Laptop GPUs are chips in the MXM format, not full-on cards.
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The best thing you can do is update your video drivers. There's not 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. Even then, it's not 100% that your motherboard will support the new card. 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.
However, because of the slower transfer bandwith through the ExpressCard port in comparison to the PCI-E x16 GPUS usually use, they will not perform nearly as well as built-in/native cards.
http://www.hwupgrade.com/articles/print/…
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1671/…|||As long as the motherboard in the desktop has a PCI-E slot you can put a video card in it, however with notebooks you have to make sure it has a video card in it so you can replace, but if it doesn't and uses onboard graphics I'm afraid you won't be able to replace or add one in
=(|||Laptop video cards are soldered onto the mainboard, so the only way to replace the video card is to replace the entire board.
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?|||WoW - check
CS - check
Crysis - hmmzz
It is possible to replace the video card. However, laptops do not have generic ports such as PCI-E, AGP, etc for video cards. In other words, every laptop will have a different video card interface so the cards are not interchangeable.
Thanks
P.S. Oh, and is it possible to replace a video card in a notebook?|||WoW - check
CS - check
Crysis - hmmzz
It is possible to replace the video card. However, laptops do not have generic ports such as PCI-E, AGP, etc for video cards. In other words, every laptop will have a different video card interface so the cards are not interchangeable.
Can I get a customized laptop/notebook from BestBuy?
If BestBuy carries the brand/model of notebook computer that I want but it doesn't quite have the spec configuration I'd choose if I were customizing it from the manufactorer's website (upgrade in processor speed, different video card/memory options, etc), is it possible to put in a special order to get a customized one through BestBuy? My problem is that my family has a BestBuy card, so I'm locked into buying one from there, but they don't have a model with the exact mix of components I wanted.|||You can do that by buying an HP. HP offers custom-built laptops through Best Buy. I hgave not had an HP laptop, so I have no opinion on them except they seem to be thicker and less stylish than the Sonys of Toshibas. I don't care for Gateway or Compaq because, in my opinion, they use cheap parts to keep their prices down.
I highly prefer Sony VAIO, but customization is not available for them through Best Buy or anywhere else, that I know of.
Best Buy offers 12-24 month no-interest financing about every other week on computers.
I buy all of my computers from either Best Buy or Circuit City.
Good luck, and I hope this helped a little.|||Why don't you call or go by a few of their stores and talk to someone who really knows.|||Hello Anne, bestbuy has the geek squad that will do any upgrade (except graphic card on a notebook).
http://www.geeksquad.com/
I highly prefer Sony VAIO, but customization is not available for them through Best Buy or anywhere else, that I know of.
Best Buy offers 12-24 month no-interest financing about every other week on computers.
I buy all of my computers from either Best Buy or Circuit City.
Good luck, and I hope this helped a little.|||Why don't you call or go by a few of their stores and talk to someone who really knows.|||Hello Anne, bestbuy has the geek squad that will do any upgrade (except graphic card on a notebook).
http://www.geeksquad.com/
Does anyone know why I would be having video trouble when running Excel 2007?
My notebook is running XP Pro and has an ATI video card with the most updated drivers. I recently flashed the BIOS but still am having trouble. I will be using Excel and all of a sudden half the screen will be blank. I will scroll and everything returns to normal, but sometimes it will completely freeze and I have to shut down Excel and re-start it. It is very frustrating!|||This sounds like a video driver problem. Have you tried rolling back to an older version of the driver? With video drivers newer is not always better. You might also try just using the default Windows driver. That just might work better. Unless you are playing games on the laptop, you probably won't notice any performance difference. Finally, check the documentation for the ATI driver and see if it mentions any known problems with Office 2007.
Excel 2007 should run just fine on XP Pro with at least 256 MB of ram, though I hope that you have considerably more than that.
Tim
http://feeds.feedburner.com/ExcelBlog|||No, it is not the video drivers. I discovered that it is only happening when I have more than one spreadsheet open at a time. I like to "Alt-Tab" between two, often moving data from one to another, and that is when I have the problems.
|||You might not have enough RAM or a powerful enough CPU...
Excel 2007 should run just fine on XP Pro with at least 256 MB of ram, though I hope that you have considerably more than that.
Tim
http://feeds.feedburner.com/ExcelBlog|||No, it is not the video drivers. I discovered that it is only happening when I have more than one spreadsheet open at a time. I like to "Alt-Tab" between two, often moving data from one to another, and that is when I have the problems.
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What is a very upgradeable laptop/notebook?
I'm wanting to pretty much be able to build my own laptop. So I want a laptop that has very low specs, but can be upgraded. When I say upgraded, I mean video cards, ram, hard drive, everything you can upgrade on a laptop. I also would like it to be not to expensive, and I don't mind if it has a thick base.|||Generally, on low end laptop's you can't upgrade the video card as it is integrated into the system board. On some of the higher end laptops you can upgrade the video card but not on the low end ones which is what you want to buy.|||I'm not aware of any consumer laptop that allows you to upgrade very much. Most laptops allow you to replace memory modules and hard drives, but that's about it. In some cases, the CPU can be upgraded if you're savvy enough, and your laptop supports it. But more often than not, the graphics are specific to the motherboard, in which they are either soldered onto the logic board, or they are proprietary boards that only support one type of vga card.|||Laptops are not upgradeable except for ram memory modules and hard drive storage size as the processor, graphics card chip set are made into and as part of the mother board and to change out the major components later would cost almost as much as a better laptop. Only custom built high end laptops can be upgraded as to graphics/video card and processor easily.
A lot depend on the availability of the laptop components and it is next to impossible to find or purchase processors and graphics card chip sets for laptops.
A lot depend on the availability of the laptop components and it is next to impossible to find or purchase processors and graphics card chip sets for laptops.
Is the video integrated in the motherboard on Gateway M-1624 Notebook?
Looking to replace the video card on my Gateway Notebook. I have a M-1624 and specs say it has a ATI Radeon X1270 video controler. Before I begin the opening of my laptop, I was wondering if the video card is separate, or a part of the motherboard?|||It is part of the motherboard and is not an upgradable component. However, if you upgrade your memory, you may improve performance since the processor and graphics are using the it from the same pool.
How much does the video card matter for transcoding/ripping videos?
I have a notebook with a Core 2 Duo, but with crappy onboard graphics, and a desktop with an older 4500+ Athlon 64, but with an ATI Radeon HD 2400 video card,... I know the Radeon 2400 is supposed to be a multimedia card, but does it help at all for transcoding videos and or ripping dvd's? Or is it the CPU that does all that?|||The GPU can accelerate the transcoding of videos. Use this program: http://ati.amd.com/technology/avivo/tech…|||"E.M. Free DVD copy" can help you rip DVD, it is very easy to use, only need few click to rip whole DVD movie. "E.M. Free DVD copy" allows you rip DVD to most popular video formats, such as h264, Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, Mpeg TS, AVI, WMV, and so on. so you can watch dvd movies on portable player like iPod, iPhone etc. conveniently. "E.M. Free DVD copy" can divides dvd into different chapters, I can rip my I favorite ones. with "E.M. Free DVD copy" can copy whole DVD to hard drive or backup the DVD to another disc.
You can get more information about "E.M. Free DVD copy" by the following URL:
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You can get more information about "E.M. Free DVD copy" by the following URL:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22…
Upgrading video for a TOSHIBA SATELLITE A135-S4527 notebook?
the TOSHIBA SATELLITE A135-S4527 comes standard with Intel GMA 950 graphics capability. What would be the recommended video card upgrade (as I'm not a tech guy) to bring this unit to higher gaming capability (e.g., the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS or GT???) I'm looking at a great deal on this notebook but am vague as to what it's upgradeability is re: graphics, just know I've read on www.notebookcheck.com that the Intel 950 integrated existing graphics aren't gonna cut it. Am I able to put in the aforementioned nVidia cards? Thoughts? ...or perhaps this model not best bet overall regardless for media and heavier gaming, regardless of video upgrade. Looking for a decent gaming setup for under $1,000...maybe upgrading this good deall I'm looking at isnt my answer
FYI:
1.73 GHz Intel Core Duo T2080 processor
120 GB hard drive
1 GB installed RAM
thnx in advance- ralph|||Most video card in laptops are part of the motherboard and not able to be upgraded
FYI:
1.73 GHz Intel Core Duo T2080 processor
120 GB hard drive
1 GB installed RAM
thnx in advance- ralph|||Most video card in laptops are part of the motherboard and not able to be upgraded
What kind of video card will be compatible with my notebook?
I have a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527 I'm wondering if I can upgrade the graphics card. What kind of card would work?|||it will be difficult to upgrade the video card in a laptop|||Most notebooks have the graphics card built in. They can not be changed. Thats the main problem with laptops D:|||Yep, sorry. You're out of luck on changing video cards on a laptop.|||Afraid not.
One of the disadvantages of owning a laptop is not being able to upgrade the video card.
About as much as you can do, since your video controller is part of the system board is to find out how much of your system memory you can dedicate to video, set it to the max, and then increase your system memory to compensate the difference.|||You have built in video graphic. You can have up to 2 gn ram. get more ram. You share up to 256 ram to run the video processing. Sorry can't upgrade video card because tou don't have a pci card. would be self defeating because of the heat it would generate anyway. could add a pcima card to add tv video, but video cards are usually built in your higher end machines. You have decent graphic processor. add more ram.
One of the disadvantages of owning a laptop is not being able to upgrade the video card.
About as much as you can do, since your video controller is part of the system board is to find out how much of your system memory you can dedicate to video, set it to the max, and then increase your system memory to compensate the difference.|||You have built in video graphic. You can have up to 2 gn ram. get more ram. You share up to 256 ram to run the video processing. Sorry can't upgrade video card because tou don't have a pci card. would be self defeating because of the heat it would generate anyway. could add a pcima card to add tv video, but video cards are usually built in your higher end machines. You have decent graphic processor. add more ram.
Is there any way to upgrade my video card in my notebook?
I just ordered a hp notebook but when I ordered it, they only gave me one option for a video card. A 128 MB ATI card. Is there any way I can upgrade?If not with regular video card, do they make video cards for notebooks? Thanks|||Depends. Some laptops have intergrated graphics, meaning that even if they are produced by outside sources like ATi, because they are hardwired into the laptop motherboard they cannot be replaced. Best option is to contact HP and ask them if it can be upgraded.
Generally, it cannot be. Most manufacturers do not produce vid cards for laptops.|||I suggest that you call your seller and ask if your Lap Top video card is upgradeable.
Most inexpensive lap tops have the video card built in to the motheboard, and are not ugradedable.|||Man it is all about space. Here is a suggestion; goto http://www.unitedmicro.com and see what cards they have as choices other than your ati card. Keep hunting and you will find your answer.
Generally, it cannot be. Most manufacturers do not produce vid cards for laptops.|||I suggest that you call your seller and ask if your Lap Top video card is upgradeable.
Most inexpensive lap tops have the video card built in to the motheboard, and are not ugradedable.|||Man it is all about space. Here is a suggestion; goto http://www.unitedmicro.com and see what cards they have as choices other than your ati card. Keep hunting and you will find your answer.
Does anyone know 15 inch matte intel 2 core notebook?
It seems all new notebooks have glossy screens! Can anyone advise motebook model with 15.4" matte (non-glossy) screen with Intel 2 Core, 1.5 or up MGz, 2 Gb RAM 160 or up HDD, video card with dedicated 128 MB or up (and good sound if possible)...
Thanks!|||Try Dell.com and configure an Inspiron Laptop exactly the way you want it.
Thanks!|||Try Dell.com and configure an Inspiron Laptop exactly the way you want it.
Best laptop/notebook for pose secondary and long term usage?
I am looking for a laptop that will last me through post secondary schooling and will also be usable outside of schooling. I would like it to be able to:
Run as smoothly as possible with little maintenance.
Have good specs so that i won't need to worry about swapping video cards and the like for a couple years.
Be immune to spyware, adware and the like :)
Be fast in processing speed
So basically i am looking for an awesome laptop ha ha ha.
Thanks!|||Get a Lenovo thinkpad. They are meant for business men so are reliable, portable, powerful and have extremely long life spans. They are pretty future proof. No operating system is free from viruses. Macs have a lot of viruses now (not nearly as much as windows). Even Gnu/linux has some. Heavily unix based systems like Gnu/linux are the most secure and least affected by the viruses.|||get a mac :)|||All computers are designed to be obsolete in (2) two years. Planned obsolescence|||You won't find a computer anywhere on the market that is totally immune to spyware and the like unless you buy something expensive. Or, you will spend a "steal of a buy" on a computer and then spend "an arm and leg" on the protection.
Your best bet would be Compaq or Toshiba. I've seen both last 6 to 7 years without major problems. If your computer comes with spyware protection, it needs to updated regularly
Why? Well, you can't very well last more than three days without eating something during those three days. Think of "updating" as "eating".|||A macbook(not the new one if your budget is tight) because it has the best battery life, about 5-7 hours and it hardly crashes, and it doesnt take any internet "threats" like virus or something like that. The virus dies when it enters a macbook or a mac, a virus can kill a PC, but not a mac or a macbook, also, its speed is fast.....waaaay faster than a PC.|||If you want personalized, reliable and quick advice, you should check out ProCompare.com -- http://procompare.com/top/laptops. They have a recommendation engine that ranks laptops based on reviews from a community of trusted IT professionals. They also have a cool personalization slider that lets you optimize the results based on the criteria that are most important to YOU.
Run as smoothly as possible with little maintenance.
Have good specs so that i won't need to worry about swapping video cards and the like for a couple years.
Be immune to spyware, adware and the like :)
Be fast in processing speed
So basically i am looking for an awesome laptop ha ha ha.
Thanks!|||Get a Lenovo thinkpad. They are meant for business men so are reliable, portable, powerful and have extremely long life spans. They are pretty future proof. No operating system is free from viruses. Macs have a lot of viruses now (not nearly as much as windows). Even Gnu/linux has some. Heavily unix based systems like Gnu/linux are the most secure and least affected by the viruses.|||get a mac :)|||All computers are designed to be obsolete in (2) two years. Planned obsolescence|||You won't find a computer anywhere on the market that is totally immune to spyware and the like unless you buy something expensive. Or, you will spend a "steal of a buy" on a computer and then spend "an arm and leg" on the protection.
Your best bet would be Compaq or Toshiba. I've seen both last 6 to 7 years without major problems. If your computer comes with spyware protection, it needs to updated regularly
Why? Well, you can't very well last more than three days without eating something during those three days. Think of "updating" as "eating".|||A macbook(not the new one if your budget is tight) because it has the best battery life, about 5-7 hours and it hardly crashes, and it doesnt take any internet "threats" like virus or something like that. The virus dies when it enters a macbook or a mac, a virus can kill a PC, but not a mac or a macbook, also, its speed is fast.....waaaay faster than a PC.|||If you want personalized, reliable and quick advice, you should check out ProCompare.com -- http://procompare.com/top/laptops. They have a recommendation engine that ranks laptops based on reviews from a community of trusted IT professionals. They also have a cool personalization slider that lets you optimize the results based on the criteria that are most important to YOU.
How to check if video graphics card is installed on motherboard or not?
I own a HP pavilion Dv3 Notebook. I have ATI RADEON HD 4550 installed in the notebook. I want to remove it and install nVidia GeForce 9500 GT in the notebook. So i want to check if ATI video card is installed in the motherboard or not. Please help as i need to change the card urgently.
Thanks in advance :)|||Your video chipset is not replaceable. This is the case with all modern notebooks.
Notebooks don't use video "cards". They have a graphics processor chip integrated into the motherboard. There is no slot for you to install replacement graphics cards.
This was the case with older notebooks that used MXM slots, but they no longer exist.|||There are some MXM cards made
Mobility RADEON HD 4550 or GeForce 9500M GT are NOT made in MXM cards
The list of current MXM cards is very short and available mostly to manufacturers only
3 from Nvidia
GTX 260M
GTX 280M
GTS 160M type 3.0
3 from ATI
HD5870 3.0 Type B
Type II HD4650
Type II HD4570
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/
You can find them on ebay for about $600 USD
And you must have a laptop motherboard with an MXM slot
You do not have an MXM slot
It makes a lot more sense to get a new laptop
*The GTX 480m is now made on an MXM card also
http://www.anandtech.com/Show/Index/3740…|||go to start search type device manager then go there and click display adapters
Thanks in advance :)|||Your video chipset is not replaceable. This is the case with all modern notebooks.
Notebooks don't use video "cards". They have a graphics processor chip integrated into the motherboard. There is no slot for you to install replacement graphics cards.
This was the case with older notebooks that used MXM slots, but they no longer exist.|||There are some MXM cards made
Mobility RADEON HD 4550 or GeForce 9500M GT are NOT made in MXM cards
The list of current MXM cards is very short and available mostly to manufacturers only
3 from Nvidia
GTX 260M
GTX 280M
GTS 160M type 3.0
3 from ATI
HD5870 3.0 Type B
Type II HD4650
Type II HD4570
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/
You can find them on ebay for about $600 USD
And you must have a laptop motherboard with an MXM slot
You do not have an MXM slot
It makes a lot more sense to get a new laptop
*The GTX 480m is now made on an MXM card also
http://www.anandtech.com/Show/Index/3740…|||go to start search type device manager then go there and click display adapters
Can the Sony Viao notebook video card be upgraded? What brand would be most compatible?
I would doubt it.
Notebooks are not easy, sometimes impossible to upgrade.
Visit the Sony website and do a search for your machine.
Notebooks are not easy, sometimes impossible to upgrade.
Visit the Sony website and do a search for your machine.
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
I hear notebooks upgrading video cards for hp dv 9005 us AMDx2, to the nvidia 7600gtx,can anyonefind 1 to buy.
I went everywhere, to find the nvidia video card that upgrades my hp dv9005us w amd x2, but each link refers me to the whole computor. i just would like to find the card that would fit, geforce a7600 to 8600 gtx, my notebook. Its fully loaded 2gb, and graphics and video apps wont stand the blue ray drive i want to add, but cannot find the video card to buy seperately. One that would fit. HP and NVIDIA were no help, each link was selling a new pc. Ive been looking for months. I called case mgr at hp and did not get helped to get one. can anyone help me find if i can do it and buy one. This 6150 on board is real bad for my needs. AMD is cool. miker3x|||The card is inbuilt to the motherboard, you can not buy an individual card.
Upgrading Video card in Laptop/notebook?
hello people im wondering if it is possible to upgrade my Toshiba Satellite A215-S7433 Notebook/Laptop's Video card, if even possibe.
because right now i have a ATI Radeon X1200 and would like something a little bit more powerfull...
but i know when it comes to upgrading desktops video cards that usually means also upgrading the PSU, but notebooks dont come with PSUs....so i have a feeling that it is not possible :(
so yea just want to know if it is possible and if it is then where can i look and find some decent cards at that will fit in my comp...thanks|||You can't|||You cannot upgrade the video card in a laptop. Sorry.|||Don't listen to what people tell you about not being able to upgrade video on laptops. These people are just regurgitating what they heard, even though it is not true. You can, but only if it has an MXM card slot.
Here is an article on replacing video MXM cards in notebooks:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Upgrade-Rep…
Here is a list on Notebooks that use MXM video cards, and can be upgraded.
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html
More info:
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/upgrades.html|||You cannot upgrade the video card in a laptop.
You can upgrade the video card in a desktop, but not a laptop.
With a laptop, you are stuck with what you pay for. The only things you can upgrade in a laptop is the RAM and the hard drive (and maybe the CD drive, but I'm not certain about that one).|||yeah u can upgrade if ur laptop falls in any one of these categories..
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html
guess toshiba hp dell sony vaio lenovo dont fall under this..so no chance of upgrade...
try searchin for an external graphics card..if u get it..nothing like it
because right now i have a ATI Radeon X1200 and would like something a little bit more powerfull...
but i know when it comes to upgrading desktops video cards that usually means also upgrading the PSU, but notebooks dont come with PSUs....so i have a feeling that it is not possible :(
so yea just want to know if it is possible and if it is then where can i look and find some decent cards at that will fit in my comp...thanks|||You can't|||You cannot upgrade the video card in a laptop. Sorry.|||Don't listen to what people tell you about not being able to upgrade video on laptops. These people are just regurgitating what they heard, even though it is not true. You can, but only if it has an MXM card slot.
Here is an article on replacing video MXM cards in notebooks:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Upgrade-Rep…
Here is a list on Notebooks that use MXM video cards, and can be upgraded.
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html
More info:
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/upgrades.html|||You cannot upgrade the video card in a laptop.
You can upgrade the video card in a desktop, but not a laptop.
With a laptop, you are stuck with what you pay for. The only things you can upgrade in a laptop is the RAM and the hard drive (and maybe the CD drive, but I'm not certain about that one).|||yeah u can upgrade if ur laptop falls in any one of these categories..
http://www.mxm-upgrade.com/Table.html
guess toshiba hp dell sony vaio lenovo dont fall under this..so no chance of upgrade...
try searchin for an external graphics card..if u get it..nothing like it
Can i change/upgrade my video card on my notebook?
Ok so i got this notebook and apparently i cant play my games because the video card is internal or something, can any1 tell me if i can change my video card or maybe get an external i dunno if its possible. but please please help x.x|||As the above poster said, you probably have an integrated GPU which cannot be changed unless you change the laptops motherboard (which is a big hassle and more money). Stick with the laptop you have now and save money and then buy a new one with a more powerful GPU :)
-Peter|||Not likely. The video card is probably a part of the mother board and can't be removed.|||This question comes up every Day 5 times NO Laptops and Notebooks can not be updated for a better Graphic.'s,Video Card because it is Part of the Motherboard, and you dont have pci slots or a VGA slot, wanna play good Games buy PC or PS2 or an Xbox
-Peter|||Not likely. The video card is probably a part of the mother board and can't be removed.|||This question comes up every Day 5 times NO Laptops and Notebooks can not be updated for a better Graphic.'s,Video Card because it is Part of the Motherboard, and you dont have pci slots or a VGA slot, wanna play good Games buy PC or PS2 or an Xbox
Could somebody make me a list of best Video Cards for Laptops cause i would like to buy a gaming notebook ?
Thank you in advance.|||yeah other person gave you link for list. I would reccomend http://laptopfox.com/index.php?page=lapt… for a good gaming laptop|||That's already been done: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Ga… and
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison-…
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison-…
Friday, May 4, 2012
Upgrading My ASUS Notebook G60Vx Series Laptop?
Is there anyway to upgrade the video card and cpu on my ASUS Notebook G60Vx Series Laptop?
Thanks, also please don't simply answer with one word.|||Maybe.
I wouldn't try it without contacting ASUS and asking them, as it will no doubt void your warranty. Laptops in general are less upgradeable than Desktops. The put in that graphics card because it fits, doesn't overheat the laptop, and works with the CPU/Motherboard. It's possible that something else will work with the correct drivers, but the only person who can really tell you if it's upgradeable is the manufacturer. Or someone else who answers this question. For example, my laptop is "upgradeable" to another GPU, but the only option is one that's worse than my current GPU.|||go to sears
Thanks, also please don't simply answer with one word.|||Maybe.
I wouldn't try it without contacting ASUS and asking them, as it will no doubt void your warranty. Laptops in general are less upgradeable than Desktops. The put in that graphics card because it fits, doesn't overheat the laptop, and works with the CPU/Motherboard. It's possible that something else will work with the correct drivers, but the only person who can really tell you if it's upgradeable is the manufacturer. Or someone else who answers this question. For example, my laptop is "upgradeable" to another GPU, but the only option is one that's worse than my current GPU.|||go to sears
Want to full my notebook with good stuff?
I have just bought a notebook. 1.7GH, 512 MB Ram, 128 MB. Video Card, 60 GB. I really want to download some cool software on it, want to make it full of programs. What programs would you recommend for my note book?|||It really depends on what you are interested in. Art programs, games, etc.|||idk|||hey dude what good stuff? just an idea you could have posted i could help you !!!|||Dual-boot that bad boy with Linux
Try Ubuntu Feisty Fawn -- its got cool stuff built right in (like Beryl) when I close a window I can make it get sucked up in a vacuum, explode, or go up in flames. (It's all about eye-candy these days!)
Check it out: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
Here's a excellent site on dual-booting:
http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/
Try Ubuntu Feisty Fawn -- its got cool stuff built right in (like Beryl) when I close a window I can make it get sucked up in a vacuum, explode, or go up in flames. (It's all about eye-candy these days!)
Check it out: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
Here's a excellent site on dual-booting:
http://users.bigpond.net.au/hermanzone/
Is it possible to replace a video card on a laptop? ?
i have a core2 duo processor with 4 gig of ram. but i cant even play some descent games on my notebook. i only have via chrome9 HC IGP family with 128 memory video card.|||via chrome is a bad choice of internal graphics cards for gaming
and the graphics card memory is to low,since it's intergrated into the system,replacement is not a good idea in laptops even if someone
tells you how to do it,suggestions,sell it get a good price for it
get a dell xps,custom built with nvidia card in it,and a good 3.0ghz
or higher intel processor|||Yes with a couple of years of training it can be down. Followed by some practical experience
and the graphics card memory is to low,since it's intergrated into the system,replacement is not a good idea in laptops even if someone
tells you how to do it,suggestions,sell it get a good price for it
get a dell xps,custom built with nvidia card in it,and a good 3.0ghz
or higher intel processor|||Yes with a couple of years of training it can be down. Followed by some practical experience
Graphic/video card to play Arma 2 on a HP Pavilion dv62155dx Notebook?
Alright so I'm not very educated when it comes to what to look for when upgrading a computer.
Anyways I want to play this game called Arma 2: combined Operations. I'm running on a 'HP Pavilion dv62155dx' Laptop.
I went to google and did the 'Can you run it test' and everything passed, besides the video card... So my question is; do any of you have any recommended video/graphic card that will fit into this laptop, and run this game, and can provide me with links ?
Here are the results from the 'can you run it test'-
CPU
Recommended: Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster
You Have: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
PASS
RAM
Recommended: 2 GB
You Have: 3.8 GB
PASS
OS
Recommended: Windows 7
You Have: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
PASS
Video Card
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM
You Have: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Upgrade Suggested: Unfortunately, your Video Card does not meet this requirement. Click here to see some recommendations.
Features: Recommended attributes of your Video Card
Required You Have
Video RAM 896 MB 1.7 GB
Hardware T&L Yes Yes
Pixel Shader version 3.0 4.0
Vertex Shader version 3.0 4.0
DirectX version
Recommended: DirectX 9.0c
You Have: 11.0
PASS
Free Disk Space
Recommended: 20 GB
You Have: 391.3 GB
PASS
Thank in advance.|||Forget it. Graphics card on your laptop aren't upgradable. Better buy a better model if you want to play games. Better yet, get a desktop and break the limitations on upgradability.
Anyways I want to play this game called Arma 2: combined Operations. I'm running on a 'HP Pavilion dv62155dx' Laptop.
I went to google and did the 'Can you run it test' and everything passed, besides the video card... So my question is; do any of you have any recommended video/graphic card that will fit into this laptop, and run this game, and can provide me with links ?
Here are the results from the 'can you run it test'-
CPU
Recommended: Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster
You Have: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
PASS
RAM
Recommended: 2 GB
You Have: 3.8 GB
PASS
OS
Recommended: Windows 7
You Have: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
PASS
Video Card
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM
You Have: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Upgrade Suggested: Unfortunately, your Video Card does not meet this requirement. Click here to see some recommendations.
Features: Recommended attributes of your Video Card
Required You Have
Video RAM 896 MB 1.7 GB
Hardware T&L Yes Yes
Pixel Shader version 3.0 4.0
Vertex Shader version 3.0 4.0
DirectX version
Recommended: DirectX 9.0c
You Have: 11.0
PASS
Free Disk Space
Recommended: 20 GB
You Have: 391.3 GB
PASS
Thank in advance.|||Forget it. Graphics card on your laptop aren't upgradable. Better buy a better model if you want to play games. Better yet, get a desktop and break the limitations on upgradability.
Video card change notebook?
Hey I have a dell inspiron 1525 laptop. I know the video card is integrated but it is a really bad card!!
Is there any way I can "add" a card and make the laptop use the new one so I can play newer games (black ops)|||I ran into the same problem - the solution was to buy a new laptop. You can't change cards in laptops like you can desktops. Instead, I bought a laptop that wouldn't ever have that problem (get credit and pay it off over time, trust me on this one) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X5X…|||No you can't the video card is integrated into the motherboard already... However one day in the future that's all going to change.|||Laptop computers are popular with people of all computing habits, from casual users to hardcore gamers. As more media applications such as games and movies are used by laptop owners, many people feel the need to have the video card in their laptop upgraded so that they can run the latest media and games. If you have a laptop and want to upgrade the video card, you may be able to do so.
1
Contact your laptop manufacturer to determine if laptop's video card can be upgraded. Unless you purchase a high-end or gaming laptop, the video card is usually not upgradable because it is integrated directly into the motherboard of the computer. Higher-end and gaming laptops have discrete video cards that can oftentimes be upgraded if the laptop manufacturer chose to produce an upgraded model of the video card. If the laptop is unable to have its video card upgraded, you'll have to buy a new laptop to get an upgraded video card.
2
Purchase an upgraded video card directly from the manufacturer. Laptop video cards are specially designed and made by the laptop manufacturers and are generally available only from the manufacturers themselves. You may be able to find them on auction sites or from third-party dealers, but to ensure that the card works properly with your laptop model, you should go through your computer manufacturer.
3
Find out if the card is user-serviceable or not. If it is, you will be sent the part and can install it yourself by taking apart the laptop computer, removing the old video card and putting the new one in. If not, then you may have to pay an additional fee to have the laptop manufacturer send a technician to install the video card for you.|||No.
Is there any way I can "add" a card and make the laptop use the new one so I can play newer games (black ops)|||I ran into the same problem - the solution was to buy a new laptop. You can't change cards in laptops like you can desktops. Instead, I bought a laptop that wouldn't ever have that problem (get credit and pay it off over time, trust me on this one) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X5X…|||No you can't the video card is integrated into the motherboard already... However one day in the future that's all going to change.|||Laptop computers are popular with people of all computing habits, from casual users to hardcore gamers. As more media applications such as games and movies are used by laptop owners, many people feel the need to have the video card in their laptop upgraded so that they can run the latest media and games. If you have a laptop and want to upgrade the video card, you may be able to do so.
1
Contact your laptop manufacturer to determine if laptop's video card can be upgraded. Unless you purchase a high-end or gaming laptop, the video card is usually not upgradable because it is integrated directly into the motherboard of the computer. Higher-end and gaming laptops have discrete video cards that can oftentimes be upgraded if the laptop manufacturer chose to produce an upgraded model of the video card. If the laptop is unable to have its video card upgraded, you'll have to buy a new laptop to get an upgraded video card.
2
Purchase an upgraded video card directly from the manufacturer. Laptop video cards are specially designed and made by the laptop manufacturers and are generally available only from the manufacturers themselves. You may be able to find them on auction sites or from third-party dealers, but to ensure that the card works properly with your laptop model, you should go through your computer manufacturer.
3
Find out if the card is user-serviceable or not. If it is, you will be sent the part and can install it yourself by taking apart the laptop computer, removing the old video card and putting the new one in. If not, then you may have to pay an additional fee to have the laptop manufacturer send a technician to install the video card for you.|||No.
What is the best video card upgrade?
I have a HP pavilion dv7-4171us Notebook with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470, whats the best video card upgarde, that my Notebook can handle.|||You can't upgrade your laptops graphics.
Is the ATI RADEON X1300 PRO 16X PCI EXPRESS 256MB VIDEO CARD compatible with the Hp pavilion zv6000 notebook?
I need to upgrade my notebook's graphics. Please someone who knows what they're talking about answer. I'm trying to buy the ATI RADEON X1300 PRO 16X PCI EXPRESS 256MB VIDEO CARD off of ebay.|||No. Standard video cards only work in desktop/tower PCs, not laptops. Laptop graphics are almost always embedded on the motherboard of the laptop, and normally cannot be upgraded.|||No, very rarely can you upgrade the video card in a laptop.|||Nooooo! You need to get a mobility model. That car will only fit with a hammer. Go to the ATI website and you will see the mobility cards there(ps- that card isnt that great anyway)|||Do NOT buy that card, it will not be compatible.
The card you are attempting to buy is a DESKTOP video card.
Your laptop has a built in video adapter. It is integrated onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Laptops are designed for portability, not for gaming. So they integrate the adapter onto the motherboard to save space. Unfortunately, this prevents you from upgrading.
There are laptops that have upgradable video adapters, but they are high-end models running upwards of $1500US.
The card you are attempting to buy is a DESKTOP video card.
Your laptop has a built in video adapter. It is integrated onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
Laptops are designed for portability, not for gaming. So they integrate the adapter onto the motherboard to save space. Unfortunately, this prevents you from upgrading.
There are laptops that have upgradable video adapters, but they are high-end models running upwards of $1500US.
Can I upgrade the graphics card in my notebook pc?
I have an eMachines e625 with an ATI Radeon x1200 and I'm looking to upgrade the video card. I know it's an involved upgrade that requires me to basically take the complete laptop apart. I would also like to upgrade the CPU while I'm in there. Is anyone familiar with this machine? Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions?|||It is, and I am being completely honest here, going to be cheaper for you to buy a gaming laptop that has the vid card and processor you want. You can't just toss a gfx card in any laptop. Not all of them can supply enough power to run the card, and most of them that have an integrated graphics card (like yours) can't handle the added heat from the card. You'd fry your laptop and everything inside in under an hour. No computer store would do the work you want because they know you'll just kill your laptop.
Gaming laptops are not cheap. Most people just don't understand that. If you want to game and your budget is low, go desktop. Otherwise, be prepared to spend some cash.|||for notebooks and laptops basicly 99.9999999% of the time no they can not
talk about desktop yes they can
sorry thats life|||Make sure that the all the components are the same size as the components they are replacing, otherwise you might have issues putting it back together.|||Yes it is possible but most likely you will have to take it in to a computer shop to have them install it for you otherwise you might just F^%& up your computer|||most of the time you cant upgrade video cared for notebook, that can also goes to the CPU. Switch to desktop instead if you're thinking of gaming.|||get a desktop
if you are a gamer then a desktop is the only way to go
my nephew bought a laptop and waved it in my face
his laptop has sat on his desk for 18 months now
paid a few 100 dollars to replace the battery
bought three games that can not play on his machine
when i leave to spend the winter in ft myers florida
i know he is playing them games on my three desktops
Gaming laptops are not cheap. Most people just don't understand that. If you want to game and your budget is low, go desktop. Otherwise, be prepared to spend some cash.|||for notebooks and laptops basicly 99.9999999% of the time no they can not
talk about desktop yes they can
sorry thats life|||Make sure that the all the components are the same size as the components they are replacing, otherwise you might have issues putting it back together.|||Yes it is possible but most likely you will have to take it in to a computer shop to have them install it for you otherwise you might just F^%& up your computer|||most of the time you cant upgrade video cared for notebook, that can also goes to the CPU. Switch to desktop instead if you're thinking of gaming.|||get a desktop
if you are a gamer then a desktop is the only way to go
my nephew bought a laptop and waved it in my face
his laptop has sat on his desk for 18 months now
paid a few 100 dollars to replace the battery
bought three games that can not play on his machine
when i leave to spend the winter in ft myers florida
i know he is playing them games on my three desktops
Which upgrade option is best for photo editing for both pc and notebook? RAM or Video Card?
video card|||RAM
The video card would be better if you are doing 3D rendering or video work.|||Well it is important to have ram, but a video card upgrade might be best if the new card has more onboard ram. Good luck!|||both.|||Video Card ... if your RAM was ok|||basically, video cards are for graphics processing.. theres not much graphics processing in photo editing. i would say go for the RAM, its really needed especially for heavy apps like the adobe CS3.|||Ram is memory - unless you don't have enough for your pc operating system what you need is a video card , inexpensive 100.00 bucks for top of line which will pick up tv stations also. i think you will get the results you want from a video card.|||RAM RAM RAM and MORE RAM. but sexing up your video card won't harm you if it does not set you off too much in the cash department|||Choose RAM first, it's cheap, easy, and effective. Max out RAM before anything.|||If you are photo editing for quality and or professionally, the RAM and video card serve no extra value to you as you would not be concerned with speed as much as quality. RAM will aid in speeding up your computer operations. A video card will add a function of allowing you to perform video editing on top of photo's. The video card will also aid in making photo CD's or DVD's. This of course will depend upon your editing software. So to answer your question neither upgrade will actually help you in editing photos. Now upgrading you editing software would.
The video card would be better if you are doing 3D rendering or video work.|||Well it is important to have ram, but a video card upgrade might be best if the new card has more onboard ram. Good luck!|||both.|||Video Card ... if your RAM was ok|||basically, video cards are for graphics processing.. theres not much graphics processing in photo editing. i would say go for the RAM, its really needed especially for heavy apps like the adobe CS3.|||Ram is memory - unless you don't have enough for your pc operating system what you need is a video card , inexpensive 100.00 bucks for top of line which will pick up tv stations also. i think you will get the results you want from a video card.|||RAM RAM RAM and MORE RAM. but sexing up your video card won't harm you if it does not set you off too much in the cash department|||Choose RAM first, it's cheap, easy, and effective. Max out RAM before anything.|||If you are photo editing for quality and or professionally, the RAM and video card serve no extra value to you as you would not be concerned with speed as much as quality. RAM will aid in speeding up your computer operations. A video card will add a function of allowing you to perform video editing on top of photo's. The video card will also aid in making photo CD's or DVD's. This of course will depend upon your editing software. So to answer your question neither upgrade will actually help you in editing photos. Now upgrading you editing software would.
Playing games on a notebook computer?
I'd like to buy Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion for PC, and im not sure what kind of graphics card or video card or whatever to let me play it on my laptop. It's an Acer Aspire One Notebook computer. Anyone know how to help?|||Go to Control Panel - Display - Screen Resolution - Advanced Setting then click the tab "Gadget"..
If your video cardis ATI Radeon, it is suitable, and you should have at least 256 MB of video memory..|||that is not a notebook, you have a netbook.
and you will not be able to play oblivion on there.
The best you can hope for is something on the source engine "half life 2" on super super low settings, or unreal 2 / unreal 2004 on low
l4d on low should run as well.
and it is not possible to upgrade your graphics card on a netbook.|||You can't put a graphics card on the computer...it's a laptop. And the onboard graphics card is a joke. Don't buy Oblivion...|||Graphics cards on laptops are often integrated right onto the motherboard or are very inaccessible in the higher end laptops. Either way, there is NO WAY you can change the graphics on an Acer Aspire One. You probably won't have much luck playing this game.
If your video cardis ATI Radeon, it is suitable, and you should have at least 256 MB of video memory..|||that is not a notebook, you have a netbook.
and you will not be able to play oblivion on there.
The best you can hope for is something on the source engine "half life 2" on super super low settings, or unreal 2 / unreal 2004 on low
l4d on low should run as well.
and it is not possible to upgrade your graphics card on a netbook.|||You can't put a graphics card on the computer...it's a laptop. And the onboard graphics card is a joke. Don't buy Oblivion...|||Graphics cards on laptops are often integrated right onto the motherboard or are very inaccessible in the higher end laptops. Either way, there is NO WAY you can change the graphics on an Acer Aspire One. You probably won't have much luck playing this game.
I have a notebook from DELL. The BIOS are unchangable. If I upgrade the RAM will video be any better.?
I have an Inspiron 6000. The video card shares memory with the random access memory (RAM). I cannot change dedicated RAM for video but I think if I upgrade the Ram it will naturally use more...|||Video?
Usually, if you want to have a good video experience on a laptop, you get a better graphics card. RAM will only speed up the system, not improve the quality of its contents.
Now, if your graphics card shares its memory with your RAM, and you increase your RAM, then its possible you may see a speed increase in playing videos.
But the actual quality and over-all 'smoothness' of your video, will depend on your graphics card.|||No, upgrading your laptop's RAM will not make the video any better. If you want better video, you will have to get a new laptop. If you want something with good video, get a desktop.
Usually, if you want to have a good video experience on a laptop, you get a better graphics card. RAM will only speed up the system, not improve the quality of its contents.
Now, if your graphics card shares its memory with your RAM, and you increase your RAM, then its possible you may see a speed increase in playing videos.
But the actual quality and over-all 'smoothness' of your video, will depend on your graphics card.|||No, upgrading your laptop's RAM will not make the video any better. If you want better video, you will have to get a new laptop. If you want something with good video, get a desktop.
What's the Difference Between a 128mb nVidia Video Card and a 383mb?
I'm thinking of buying a new Media Notebook (to be specific, a Dell Inspiron 1520 and HP dv6500t) and want a nVidia Video Card. Yet, i'm a bit confused about one part. Both Computers can be installed with the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS. Yet, the HP has a 383mb version, while the Dell has a 128mb version. Is there a difference between the 2? And which is better to get?|||Assuming both cards have the same features, the card with the larger video memory will give you a faster game computer, especially with action games. I suspect the card with the larger memory will allow you to use additional features in the included software that will make the pictures sharper and video smoother.|||More memory is always better to get! If your playing a game and you run out of memory from textures or something you'll suffer big performance losses. More memory forever!!!
Presario C751NR Notebook Video Card?
Is there any way to change the video card on this laptop model?|||Sorry, but no, the video is onboard, so you cannot hook up a new video card with these
Is it possible for me to update my notebook's video card?
I want to play Age of Empires 3 but I need a 64MB video card and I only have a 32 MB video card. I looked online to buy a new video card for it but I only see video cards for PC. Is it possible to install one myself, and if so how much would a 64MB card run me? Thanks!!|||No, and this is an FAQ. Due to limited space inside a notebook, the video card is built onto the mainboard, and since notebooks don't have expansion slots, it would NOT be possible to expand / replace / bypass your existing video card.
Some of the most advanced notebooks, like Alienware and Dell XPS, MAY have replaceable video modules, but it would be specific to their particular models, and costs MUCH MORE than a regular retail video card for desktops.|||Most video cards are part of the motherboard. However, from personal experience, many video cards (for Dell Latitudes for example) are NOT. However, Dell will not sell you an upgrade. They do occasionally update the hardware, so it is possible.
You will VERY rarely find a website that will sell components like motherboards and video cards. But it is not very common as Dell would normally change the line of laptops (D600 to D610 for example). Sometimes, you will get lucky (your 750 MHz cpu goes bad and Dell sends you a 1GHz), but that is rare.
Some of the most advanced notebooks, like Alienware and Dell XPS, MAY have replaceable video modules, but it would be specific to their particular models, and costs MUCH MORE than a regular retail video card for desktops.|||Most video cards are part of the motherboard. However, from personal experience, many video cards (for Dell Latitudes for example) are NOT. However, Dell will not sell you an upgrade. They do occasionally update the hardware, so it is possible.
You will VERY rarely find a website that will sell components like motherboards and video cards. But it is not very common as Dell would normally change the line of laptops (D600 to D610 for example). Sometimes, you will get lucky (your 750 MHz cpu goes bad and Dell sends you a 1GHz), but that is rare.
I want to upgrade the video card on my HP G60 531 NR-NOTEBOOK. How can I upgrade it?
B4 u say it's impossible I know a guy that upgraded it with a different laptop. It's just hard to do. The video card is currently an Intel(R) GMA 4500M. I know someone who can take a part a laptop.|||Some laptops can be upgraded like that but I don't think your one can easily be done, You really should have chose a laptop with a better video card in the first place, a very common mistake.|||Find the manufacturer's website and search your product, you will find results and download whatever it says, good luck. NO NEED TO TAKE YOUR LAPTOP APART, BAD IDEA EVEN FOR AN EXPERT.
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Is it possible to replace a graphics/video card on a notebook?
Is it possible to replace a graphics/video card on a notebook? If so, is it possible on the Dell Studio 14z?|||It is possible, but unless you have very high expertise with the laptop (which I'm guessing you don't as you're asking this question) you won't be able to do it.|||unfortunately no. For notebook graphics card, they are imbedded in the motherboard so you can't physically take the graphics card out without breaking the motherboard|||yes is it possible but don't do this because youre notebook maby damaged|||No it isn't|||you can upgrade the software if it Nvidia capable.
Notebook video cards?
Is it possible to install a video card into a manufacturer notebook?
If yes, how?|||Yes it can be done. I don't know what model laptop you have but the link below is a fine example of what you would need to do. It is very intense lots of parts to remove and lots of parts that are easy to break that being said I have the video card upgraded in my Dell 9200 by a local computer shop near my home $150 plus the card which I bought on line it works perfectly and got a 90 day guarantee. Plus if they break a part they buy the part...|||as far as i know, there is no option available yet. May be someday we can add a secondary video card using usb and additional port to the screen.
If yes, how?|||Yes it can be done. I don't know what model laptop you have but the link below is a fine example of what you would need to do. It is very intense lots of parts to remove and lots of parts that are easy to break that being said I have the video card upgraded in my Dell 9200 by a local computer shop near my home $150 plus the card which I bought on line it works perfectly and got a 90 day guarantee. Plus if they break a part they buy the part...|||as far as i know, there is no option available yet. May be someday we can add a secondary video card using usb and additional port to the screen.
How can I upgrade my Compaq notebook with a better video card using PCI express???
I don't think you can since most video cards are located on the mother board of the laptop/notebook. You would need to purchase a whole new notebook to do so...
But this is just a guess since I have never owned a notebook...|||You can't, you have to buy a new laptop to upgrade that.
But this is just a guess since I have never owned a notebook...|||You can't, you have to buy a new laptop to upgrade that.
What Notebook/Laptop should I buy for high quality games, and World of Warcraft?
Has to play world of warcraft
Has to be a Notebook/Laptop
screen resolution should be 16" or 17"
Has, and I mean has to have a fast processor for windows vista or XP
And dont forget the price, at or under $1,000, but I might go up a little more if I must
Must have or atleast have a recent video card for those new video games|||World of Warcraft can run on an old computer (2005 or newer). The worst graphics laptop video that will run it smoothly is the Intel GMA 900 and it is old and crap. Anything new you buy for under $1000 will be able to play it smoothly.
Any entry level laptop with Intel GMA 950 / Intel X3100 or Nvidia 6150/7150m will be able to play it. Generally, 17" laptops cost more than $1000, but 15.4" is the norm.
If you want to play newer modern games, get one with at least a Nvidia 8600 dedicated mini pci-e card but that won't be cheap. 8400 are cheaper but not dedicated.|||You can go for a Dell or HP and try visiting http://www.ebazaar.biz/ i think i found some laptop deal there...|||Best bet is a MacBook with an external monitor. Hard to beat the speed, but a 17" Mac is MUCH more than $1000. To play non-Mac games you can use BootCamp to install XP on it.
Has to be a Notebook/Laptop
screen resolution should be 16" or 17"
Has, and I mean has to have a fast processor for windows vista or XP
And dont forget the price, at or under $1,000, but I might go up a little more if I must
Must have or atleast have a recent video card for those new video games|||World of Warcraft can run on an old computer (2005 or newer). The worst graphics laptop video that will run it smoothly is the Intel GMA 900 and it is old and crap. Anything new you buy for under $1000 will be able to play it smoothly.
Any entry level laptop with Intel GMA 950 / Intel X3100 or Nvidia 6150/7150m will be able to play it. Generally, 17" laptops cost more than $1000, but 15.4" is the norm.
If you want to play newer modern games, get one with at least a Nvidia 8600 dedicated mini pci-e card but that won't be cheap. 8400 are cheaper but not dedicated.|||You can go for a Dell or HP and try visiting http://www.ebazaar.biz/ i think i found some laptop deal there...|||Best bet is a MacBook with an external monitor. Hard to beat the speed, but a 17" Mac is MUCH more than $1000. To play non-Mac games you can use BootCamp to install XP on it.
Hey.. i have a compaq presario c700 notebook and i want to install a new video card by replacing my old one...
can this be done? will it stop my computer lagging when i play games like cod4?|||Lag is not always caused by the graphics..
System performance also have tons to do with it.. before you go investing in a new card, I recommend taking a look at your statistics first.. this is coming from another gamer.
System performance also have tons to do with it.. before you go investing in a new card, I recommend taking a look at your statistics first.. this is coming from another gamer.
Would a NVIDIA GEFORCE 8500GT 8500 GT 512MB PCIe VIDEO CARD be compatible with a notebook computer?
No, there is no where to put it. I suppose some expensive corporate laptops might have desk expansion bases which could mount a PCIe card, but why would you want to.
Astrobuf|||Only if it had a PCIe slot and a very large case, which none of them do. Things with PCIe slots and large cases are usually called 'Desktop Computers'.
Astrobuf|||Only if it had a PCIe slot and a very large case, which none of them do. Things with PCIe slots and large cases are usually called 'Desktop Computers'.
Is it possible to upgrade my laptop's video card, and what is the best replacement, and where can i buy it?
HP-HDX18 Notebook PC
Intel Core2 Duo CPU T9900 @ 3.06GHz
8.0 GB RAM
64-bit windows vista
current video card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M (PCI bus 1)|||unfortunately laptops have integrated graphics cards so it is impossible to replace, you would need to buy another main board with a better GPU and that would have to fit the dimensions on the laptop, best to just buy another laptop w/ a better GPU|||Graphics cards are usually specifically built for one model of computer. It would be difficult to find a correct match.|||It is not possible to upgrade a laptop graphics card because it is interrogated into the motherboard|||Not possible on any laptop!
Intel Core2 Duo CPU T9900 @ 3.06GHz
8.0 GB RAM
64-bit windows vista
current video card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M (PCI bus 1)|||unfortunately laptops have integrated graphics cards so it is impossible to replace, you would need to buy another main board with a better GPU and that would have to fit the dimensions on the laptop, best to just buy another laptop w/ a better GPU|||Graphics cards are usually specifically built for one model of computer. It would be difficult to find a correct match.|||It is not possible to upgrade a laptop graphics card because it is interrogated into the motherboard|||Not possible on any laptop!
How do I find the specs on my video card?
I just bought a new notebook. Before I recieve it, I wated to compare the video card in my current notebook to my new one. Is their an option in Windows XP to find out which one I have? Thank you.|||Yep, go to Start > Control Panel > System and click on the Hardware tab then click Device Manager and click on the "+" sign next to display adapters, whatever is listed there is your graphics card. If it says Intel 915G or something like that it is an integrated chipset but no matter what it is, type it into Google and you will be able to find out what it's capabilities are (or aren't in the case of IGPs).|||Glad to help.
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What kind of video card can i upgrade my presario c700 notebook to?
Unfortunately the Presario C700 comes with integrated graphics, meaning that it's built into the motherboard (as the other poster stated).
If you want a new video card, you have two options:
1. Get an external USB Graphics Card (not recommended as it's extremely pricey)
2. Get a new laptop.
The cost of getting an external graphics card is more than getting a new laptop, and with laptop prices so low, why not.
Hope that helps!|||Most notebooks have video cards built into motherboards and you cannot upgrade them. SOME notebooks have actual video cards that can be replaced. If your notebook is one of those with a real video card, call the manufacturer of the computer and ask them which card it will take (if any...)|||You cant. It doesnt have a card, its built on the motherboard
If you want a new video card, you have two options:
1. Get an external USB Graphics Card (not recommended as it's extremely pricey)
2. Get a new laptop.
The cost of getting an external graphics card is more than getting a new laptop, and with laptop prices so low, why not.
Hope that helps!|||Most notebooks have video cards built into motherboards and you cannot upgrade them. SOME notebooks have actual video cards that can be replaced. If your notebook is one of those with a real video card, call the manufacturer of the computer and ask them which card it will take (if any...)|||You cant. It doesnt have a card, its built on the motherboard
Question About nVidia GeForce 7000M Video Card on Compaq Presario F750US Notebook?
Greetings All,
I need to buy an inexpensive laptop that will mostly be used for light buisness and "Second Life" gaming. Ran accross the above mentioned laptop (Compaq Presario F750US Notebook) that uses a nVidia GeForce 7000M Video Card. Does anyone have experience with this card? Please note that I intend on trashing the Windows Vista included in the laptop and upgrading the memory to 2 GB. Thank You answers, Gordon|||this is actually still integrated. anything below x300 usually is on the series. granted it is still better than othe integrated. what sort of games woudl you like to play? anythign older than about 4 years should run on low
I need to buy an inexpensive laptop that will mostly be used for light buisness and "Second Life" gaming. Ran accross the above mentioned laptop (Compaq Presario F750US Notebook) that uses a nVidia GeForce 7000M Video Card. Does anyone have experience with this card? Please note that I intend on trashing the Windows Vista included in the laptop and upgrading the memory to 2 GB. Thank You answers, Gordon|||this is actually still integrated. anything below x300 usually is on the series. granted it is still better than othe integrated. what sort of games woudl you like to play? anythign older than about 4 years should run on low
MW2 pc video card for notebook?
Does anybody know a video card that will work for a G62-455DX Notebook PC that will work on modern warfare 2? i checked canyourunit.com and it said my video card will not work.|||Nope, as most Laptops and Notebooks DO NOT have an interchangeable graphics card. That most likely includes yours.|||I recommend a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M SLI, it's performance is very high and is cheap for what it offers
Can I change the Video Card in my Notebook?
I have Intel(R) GMA 950 built into my notebook from ACER.
And can I also change my Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz?
I'm trying to get my notebook upgraded so it can play awesome games like Call Of Duty Black Ops.|||no|||it would require the use a BGA solder machine which costs $50,000 and your mobo would have to have been pre-built for such an upgrade in other words you have no chance in hell of upgrading your notebook's video card.
And can I also change my Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz?
I'm trying to get my notebook upgraded so it can play awesome games like Call Of Duty Black Ops.|||no|||it would require the use a BGA solder machine which costs $50,000 and your mobo would have to have been pre-built for such an upgrade in other words you have no chance in hell of upgrading your notebook's video card.
How much would a great video card cost?
Manufacturer: Hewlett-packard
Model: HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook PC
Processor: Intel(R)Core(TM) i5 CPU
Installed memory: 400GB
System Type: 64-bit
How do i fix it without wasting so much money? And the problem is cost by my screen when i try to open my screen up very high it makes a blue screen on my browser ty|||its a laptop you cant really add a videocard to it|||I would suggest to buy XFX ATI Radeon HD 5670 1 GB DDR5 DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card
Video Card, Installation CD with Multi-Language User Guide
Up to 1 GB GDDR5 memory
ATI Eyefinity technology with support for up to three displays
Windows 7 support
ATI Stream technology|||ATI Radeon™ HD 4550
- high performance and great value in price.
Enjoy|||simply hit the web dude|||idk
Model: HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook PC
Processor: Intel(R)Core(TM) i5 CPU
Installed memory: 400GB
System Type: 64-bit
How do i fix it without wasting so much money? And the problem is cost by my screen when i try to open my screen up very high it makes a blue screen on my browser ty|||its a laptop you cant really add a videocard to it|||I would suggest to buy XFX ATI Radeon HD 5670 1 GB DDR5 DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card
Video Card, Installation CD with Multi-Language User Guide
Up to 1 GB GDDR5 memory
ATI Eyefinity technology with support for up to three displays
Windows 7 support
ATI Stream technology|||ATI Radeon™ HD 4550
- high performance and great value in price.
Enjoy|||simply hit the web dude|||idk
Is the Dell Vostro 1510 and the Dell Inspiron 1525 the same notebook?
As I have been looking at their specificiations, and they seem very similiar except for the Vostro's choice of a non glossy screen, and a nvidia video card. The battery can be compatible both?|||I have a Vostro 1510, and it is a entirely different model from Inspiron 1525. Vostro has slot load DVD. Inspiron has Tray load DVD. Vostro 1510 has No HDMI. Vostro has the option of a Dedicated 256MB NVIDIAGeForce 8400M GS. Inspiron has a shared memory Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100. Vostro has 10/100/1000 LAN. Inspiron has only 10/100 LAN. Power plug in the Vostro is on the back. Inspiron is on the side. Lots of other differences. hope this clears it up.
Dell Vostro 1510 battery can not fit Dell Inspiron 1525. you can look up the battery detail at:
Dell Vostro 1510 battery: http://www.battery-center.net/dell-vostro-1510-battery.html
Dell Inspiron 1525 battery: http://www.battery-center.net/dell-inspiron-1525-battery.html|||Similar but not the same
Dell Vostro 1510 battery can not fit Dell Inspiron 1525. you can look up the battery detail at:
Dell Vostro 1510 battery: http://www.battery-center.net/dell-vostro-1510-battery.html
Dell Inspiron 1525 battery: http://www.battery-center.net/dell-inspiron-1525-battery.html|||Similar but not the same
What are my options for upgrading a Dell E1705 notebook?
I just want to maximize its performance as much as I can without assembling my own PC altogether.
1. Would I have to consider the constraints of the motherboard?
2. Can I change the RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB?
3. Can I replace the CPU from Core Duo to Core 2 Duo with 4 MB L2 Cache?
4. And what are my options for better Video Cards from a standard E1705?
5. Finally, what are some possible chipsets to replace the existing one?|||Check the link below, you can add the ram, but you would have some problems changing the internals, it would be cheaper just to get the system that you want already assembled with all the changes that you want.|||You can go to dell.com and enter your service tag number or model number and you can find out what exactly you can purchase for an upgrade. You can also find out what the limits of your laptop are such as how much memory you can really upgrade to, etc.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/DellP…|||As it states on the following website, you can max your memory to 2GB. --> http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellInspironE1705.html
And yes you can upgrade your laptop to being a core duo 2 chip; please see the following blog --> http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=78293
And yes you can upgrade your video adapter...
1. Would I have to consider the constraints of the motherboard?
2. Can I change the RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB?
3. Can I replace the CPU from Core Duo to Core 2 Duo with 4 MB L2 Cache?
4. And what are my options for better Video Cards from a standard E1705?
5. Finally, what are some possible chipsets to replace the existing one?|||Check the link below, you can add the ram, but you would have some problems changing the internals, it would be cheaper just to get the system that you want already assembled with all the changes that you want.|||You can go to dell.com and enter your service tag number or model number and you can find out what exactly you can purchase for an upgrade. You can also find out what the limits of your laptop are such as how much memory you can really upgrade to, etc.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/DellP…|||As it states on the following website, you can max your memory to 2GB. --> http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellInspironE1705.html
And yes you can upgrade your laptop to being a core duo 2 chip; please see the following blog --> http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=78293
And yes you can upgrade your video adapter...
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