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I know almost nothing about computers and I don't know where else to ask this..

Discussion in 'Computers & Modding' started by newbie1234, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. newbie1234

    newbie1234 Active Member

    I want to upgrade my laptop's video card from 64MB to 128MB<, but my dad tells me that most cards are for desktops and that getting to the video card on a laptop would involve a complete transfer of the motherboard or somesuch thing. is this accurate and what should I do if this is true?
     
    newbie1234, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. nomercy

    nomercy Well-Known Member

    Re: I know almost nothing about computers and I don't know where else to ask thi

    Well, your dad is right. Most video cards you can buy are for desktops only.

    Some laptops have a special slot for laptop video cards called MXM. I've googled and found this site. Maybe it's of any use to you:
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Upgrade-Replace-a-Notebook-Video-Card.3236.0.html
     
    nomercy, Aug 29, 2007
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  3. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    very few laptops have upgradable video, however, if your laptop video card uses 'shared memory' then you might be able to allocate more memory to the video system.
     
    Loonylion, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. ultra

    ultra Guest

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    that doesn't help him or her much since they might need the speed, which memory can't help much and may need a newer card to support the newer features.
     
    ultra, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    Re: I know almost nothing about computers and I don't know where else to ask thi

    or they may just need a video chip with dedicated memory, as shared memory ones are much slower, to the point of slowing down an otherwise high end laptop.

    Newbie1234: either post here or PM me with your laptop make and model, I will see what I can find out.
     
    Loonylion, Aug 29, 2007
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