What kind of video cards would be compatible on a laptop?

I am having trouble finding video cards that are compatible with laptops and was wondering if anyone had any idea of what would work. I know that laptops can be upgraded with video cards so yeah....if anyone could help me out, that'd be superb|||Laptops aren't like desktops in that there is no market of video cards that you can swap around between systems.



If a laptop manufacturer decides to produce a laptop (such as a gaming oriented one) that has a scalable price tag, one of the things they'll do is produce two or three video cards that go with that, that typically just have a difference in video RAM between them. The video cards they made are specifically for that model and will not work with any other model of laptop!



However, the vast majority of laptops, some 90% don't have swappable video cards, it's all built into the motherboard and you have to deal with what you've got.



Generally, a good idea is to Google for reviews that came out when your laptop was released. Tech blogs will typically mention the different variations that were available of the model laptop they're reviewing. If they hint at multiple video card options, then go see if you can find them available somewhere.



Because the cards aren't meant for a market of their own and are only originally sold within the systems themselves, you have to find them second hand, through Ebay or laptop parts dealers.



Expect to pay way more for it than it's worth.



I use this merchant's site as a way to check for hardware options and part numbers when I'm working on a laptop: http://www.impactcomputers.com



Good luck!|||Not all laptop motherboards will take a graphics card, and the ones that can usually have one. Find out from your manufacturer if your laptop supports it. There usually has to be dedicated ventilation on one side of the PC where the card mounts otherwise it would overheat. Its not as simple as putting a video card in a desktop PC. You also have the problem of the voltage your laptop supplies to the GPU. I'd consider purchasing a gaming laptop rather than risk ruining your current one.|||Do research on your motherboard and see what it can handle. See what type of motherboard you have and just type it in on google and you will most likely find a site that has specs on it.