How do I know what to upgrade it with?
Mainly I just want to be able to play FSX, all my other hardware is better than the minimum system requirements, except the video card. Can it be upgraded?|||It's not so much the video card you need to worry about, it's your operating system. I spent £1500 on a machine that is solely for use for FSX, nothing else at all and I still struggle to get good frame rates and have no out of memory issues. I am having to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit (32 bit is no good) and having to instal 8GB of memory, so I doubt your laptop will handle FSX to be honest.|||Nope. It's built in, not upgradeable.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
How do i check the video card of this laptop?
Win 7 32bit
pentium dual-core CPU T4300 @ 2.10GHz, 4,0GB RAM, Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
I want to know the video card of my laptop, but donno how. I`m trying to play DeathSpank|||On win xp, you can can go to start then run and type in dxdiag and click video on the window that pops up and it will tell you.|||Open START, then in search bar type: Device Manager. A window opens up, in it select Display adapters. Now you see just the name of the video card and its driver status.
To obtain full specs of your computer graphics card, go to START and in the search bar type "dxdiag", and click the dxdiag above. This launches the DirectX Diagnostic Tool which displays all PC built-in component specs. Inside this choose the Display tab (on top of the window). Now you can see your video card specs.
Hope this helps.
pentium dual-core CPU T4300 @ 2.10GHz, 4,0GB RAM, Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
I want to know the video card of my laptop, but donno how. I`m trying to play DeathSpank|||On win xp, you can can go to start then run and type in dxdiag and click video on the window that pops up and it will tell you.|||Open START, then in search bar type: Device Manager. A window opens up, in it select Display adapters. Now you see just the name of the video card and its driver status.
To obtain full specs of your computer graphics card, go to START and in the search bar type "dxdiag", and click the dxdiag above. This launches the DirectX Diagnostic Tool which displays all PC built-in component specs. Inside this choose the Display tab (on top of the window). Now you can see your video card specs.
Hope this helps.
What is safest maximum temperature for my laptop and video card?
I have a G35S laptop with a Nvidia Geforce GTX460M video card.
This one : http://www.amazon.com/G53SW-XA2-Republic…
Thanks!|||80 is a pretty safe temp for both your GPU and CPU. The graphics card is going to run hot under load but it should be just fine as it is. I would not overclock my card if I were you though because you might reach unsafe temperatures. Even going into the 80s a bit would be okay. It's just best to stay around 80 because your graphics card will last longer than if it were reaching temperatures of 90+. So in short, you're safe!|||Graphics card max temperature is 100 degrees and processor is 70-75 so i think you are fine.
This one : http://www.amazon.com/G53SW-XA2-Republic…
Thanks!|||80 is a pretty safe temp for both your GPU and CPU. The graphics card is going to run hot under load but it should be just fine as it is. I would not overclock my card if I were you though because you might reach unsafe temperatures. Even going into the 80s a bit would be okay. It's just best to stay around 80 because your graphics card will last longer than if it were reaching temperatures of 90+. So in short, you're safe!|||Graphics card max temperature is 100 degrees and processor is 70-75 so i think you are fine.
Which video cards will fit in my Dell Latitude D600?
I have a D600 with a Radeon 9000 video card and would like to upgrade. But laptop cards seem to come in several different configurations (i.e. physical dimensions) and I do not wish to disassemble my latitude to find out just yet. Can someone tell me which ones work with my laptop, and especially are the cards which will work in an Inspiron cross compatible?|||Laptop graphics upgrades are not normally possible as they are built in graphics, normally time to bite the bullet if needed. D610 is not that much of an upgrade but you may get a bargain as they are end of life, but the new D620 is a cracking machine.
External Usb Video Card for Laptops, Please Help?
So i want to increase the performance on my laptop for some gaming needs and some people suggested an external usb video card..
ive been lookin online a lil and am really confused.
can someone give me some examples or links to some good ones?
please & thanks|||Um...no. External USB video adapters are for nothing more than adding a quick and dirty extra display, nothing more. It will do nothing whatsoever to improve your performance.
ive been lookin online a lil and am really confused.
can someone give me some examples or links to some good ones?
please & thanks|||Um...no. External USB video adapters are for nothing more than adding a quick and dirty extra display, nothing more. It will do nothing whatsoever to improve your performance.
Are the nvidia or ati video cards included with laptops removable and upgradeable or are they integrated?
When referring to a laptop, video cards are usually physically integrated on the mainboard even when they do not share memory & have their own dedicated RAM.
There are exceptions but very rare.
So ... to answer your question :
Almost always never removable or upgradeable.
regards,
Philip T|||Most are built into the mainboards!|||Most are removable but you may want to take the laptop with you to an electronic store if you are unsure|||nope they integrated u can increase the ram their using though but then that'll decreese the ram your computer uses but you'l ur video card will be better|||Some are technically upgradeable, but it is a very involved procedure and it will void your warranty.
There are exceptions but very rare.
So ... to answer your question :
Almost always never removable or upgradeable.
regards,
Philip T|||Most are built into the mainboards!|||Most are removable but you may want to take the laptop with you to an electronic store if you are unsure|||nope they integrated u can increase the ram their using though but then that'll decreese the ram your computer uses but you'l ur video card will be better|||Some are technically upgradeable, but it is a very involved procedure and it will void your warranty.
Laptops and video cards?
if i got like a cheap laptop would i be able to upgrade it with a better video card like a nvidia if so what kind of laptop and video card|||No, No No, laptops have there graphic cards build into the motherboard. only way you could upgrade a graphic card on a motherboard is by upgrading the entire laptop. in other words, buying a new laptop with the graphic card you need...|||The Answer is No. The only laptops with upgradeable graphics cards are very expensive and even they aren't upgradeable very often anymore.|||In a nut shell, NO.
Notebooks generally do not have a "graphics card". They use a graphics chip hardwired to the motherboard.
Notebooks generally do not have a "graphics card". They use a graphics chip hardwired to the motherboard.
How do we know if my laptop has tv-out video card?
i'm looking for a laptop which can plug in tv for movies. any suggestions or recommendation on laptops on this? what brand, what model has this feature? is it easy to find one with this feature under $1000? if the tv-out video card doesn't come with the laptop, how much does it cost to buy one and install it ourselves? is it hard to install it? what brand of tv-out video card is good?|||There wouldbe a port labeled TV out. Most laptops will not have this, there are also converter boxes that you can buy, you run a monitor cable off your laptop to the box then you can use an s-video cable or regular AV cables to connect to the tv, I'm sure there are HD versions out by now, but I've never looked for one.|||www.alienware.com will solve all ur problems|||why spend money on a laptop when you can get it for free? just go to this site and complete a few quick tasks and they'll send you a sony vaio laptop at no charge!
Where is a good place to go to download the most current device driver for my video card?
Where is a good place to go to download the most current device driver for my video card?
I have a toshiba A100-0FH laptop and need something that would be compatable. Any help would be greatly appreciated!|||You could try and go into Device Manager on your CP , then Update your driver from there , it should give you the most current driver or tell you if you have the most current driver.|||check what make your graphics card is an go to their website. They'll have a page somewhere.|||From Toshiba!
I have a toshiba A100-0FH laptop and need something that would be compatable. Any help would be greatly appreciated!|||You could try and go into Device Manager on your CP , then Update your driver from there , it should give you the most current driver or tell you if you have the most current driver.|||check what make your graphics card is an go to their website. They'll have a page somewhere.|||From Toshiba!
Can you install a video card onto an hp compaq nc6000 laptop?
Recently, I tried downloading a GEForce video card onto my laptop, but there is always an error saying that there aren't any drivers compatible with my current hardware when I try to install GEForce FX for Windows XP/2000. How do I fix this?|||What you need are drivers that ARE compatible with your laptop. The bes thing to do is go to compaq.com, find your computer by model number, and look for updates on that site.
You can also go to Microsoft's update site at
http://www.update.microsoft.com
There they will have updated drivers for your video card (if there are any available).
You can also go to Microsoft's update site at
http://www.update.microsoft.com
There they will have updated drivers for your video card (if there are any available).
Is there any way i can upgrade a laptops video card?
i have a crappy compaq laptop. all i wanna do i play a game i got and now cant return ecause its opened.|||Generally, not. Most laptops have the video chipset built into the motherboard.|||it will be hard to find a graphics card if your laptop case even has room for it. most of them are somewhat custom to fit in the case unless you have a desktop replacement laptop then any mobility graphics card should work unless then your mobo doesnt support it. :-)|||What is the model #?
It may be possible.
But in all probability you will now have integrated graphics.
If you can add a card, not likely, it will be a pain as you will have to enter BIOS to activate it every time in order to use it if you now have integrated graphics.
The more RAM you have, the more that can be allocated to graphics that are integrated.|||Probably not i have a Compaq Pisario v2000 and it has an integrated video card. it is "non Operable"|||Video cards on laptops are built into the motherboard, they can not be changed.|||Some new high performance laptop and portable computer manufacturers are coming out with models that enable users to upgrade the video card or video accelerator it came shipped with. Unless your one of the lucky few who have one of these types of laptops or portable computer you will not be able to upgrade your video card.
If you are unsure if your laptop or portable computer is this type of computer it is recommended you contact the laptop manufacturer for additional information.|||if it is onboard (built into the mainboard) then no
It may be possible.
But in all probability you will now have integrated graphics.
If you can add a card, not likely, it will be a pain as you will have to enter BIOS to activate it every time in order to use it if you now have integrated graphics.
The more RAM you have, the more that can be allocated to graphics that are integrated.|||Probably not i have a Compaq Pisario v2000 and it has an integrated video card. it is "non Operable"|||Video cards on laptops are built into the motherboard, they can not be changed.|||Some new high performance laptop and portable computer manufacturers are coming out with models that enable users to upgrade the video card or video accelerator it came shipped with. Unless your one of the lucky few who have one of these types of laptops or portable computer you will not be able to upgrade your video card.
If you are unsure if your laptop or portable computer is this type of computer it is recommended you contact the laptop manufacturer for additional information.|||if it is onboard (built into the mainboard) then no
Can I change my Laptops Video Card?
I want to change my video card if its possible and what type is the best that goes to my laptop?! I want to edit HD video now and probably play Prototype/WoW or something.
Toshiba M305-S4920
OS:
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Processor:
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel®
Core™2 Duo Processor P8600
Memory:
4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Max supported =8192MB
Video Graphics:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with
32MB-1759MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive:
320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)|||No, I'm not going to allow it|||Sorry, you can't.
This is something you should have considered before buying a laptop -- if you plan on gaming on it you wouldn't have bought a laptop without a dedicated video card.
Intel integrated graphic chipsets scrapes the bottom of the barrel in terms of graphic capabilities.
The only alternative may be an external GPU such as the Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO GraphicBooster (expensive though).|||No. You cannot upgrade a laptop's video card.|||nope
Toshiba M305-S4920
OS:
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Processor:
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology featuring Intel®
Core™2 Duo Processor P8600
Memory:
4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Max supported =8192MB
Video Graphics:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with
32MB-1759MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive:
320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)|||No, I'm not going to allow it|||Sorry, you can't.
This is something you should have considered before buying a laptop -- if you plan on gaming on it you wouldn't have bought a laptop without a dedicated video card.
Intel integrated graphic chipsets scrapes the bottom of the barrel in terms of graphic capabilities.
The only alternative may be an external GPU such as the Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO GraphicBooster (expensive though).|||No. You cannot upgrade a laptop's video card.|||nope
What kind of video card do I need for my HP Pavilion ze2000 laptop?
It is 5 years old. I recently bought a hard drive (b/c it crashed) and updated my RAM and now I'm getting vertical stripes on my laptop screen. I read it's because of the video card Is that the reason for the vertical stripes? if not then what is and how can i fix it???????????? i deserve a working laptop but not enough money to buy a new one.|||Sorry... that would have integrated graphics... there is no replacing the graphics without a whole new motherboard. Better off buying a whole new laptop. BTW, most laptops are integrated graphics, very very few have actual graphics cards.|||You can't simply sway the video card of a laptop yourself, but try to do a windows update to make sure your video drivers are updated.|||U cant upgrade it .Get a external graphics card.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?u…|||u cant upgrade it .
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?u…|||u cant upgrade it .
Cheap Video Cards for Laptop?
I would like to know where I can get a cheap video card for my laptop. Preferably one that is at least somewhat cheap that can play games with high res. The one in my laptop right now can handle to play games but with very low res. and is bothering me. Also, I know quite a bit about computers, I've taken them apart, used parts from one to make another run better, and stuff like that but I've never really did anything like switch out a video card, so I also need to know what what else I need to get the video card working properly, like if I need a better power supply as well. People have told me to look on newegg.com but I feel that there's too many companies on there that are just starting out and their products are pieces of crap, and on top of that I don't know about what are really good brands or not. Make a long story short, I need a video card that can play high res games well, but won't break the bank if I were to buy it, I'm looking to spend maybe $100-170.|||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/…|||laptops don't have replaceable parts.
you can't change your video card in a laptop, as it's builtin. It's one of the downsides of a laptop.|||For a computer parts never ever buy cheap thing cause one thing can burn or destroy your computer for no reason.
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/…|||laptops don't have replaceable parts.
you can't change your video card in a laptop, as it's builtin. It's one of the downsides of a laptop.|||For a computer parts never ever buy cheap thing cause one thing can burn or destroy your computer for no reason.
What does it mean if the video card on motherboard went out on a laptop?
I'm trying to buy a laptop on ebay and the only problem with it is that the Video card on motherboard went out. What does this mean? How will this affect the use ?|||That means that they somehow managed to to break the graphics adapter on the motherboard. Chances are that there will be no display and even higher that it wont even work. Dont buy it. you'd need to buy a new motherboard or get it fixed.
Is downloading video cards from your laptop manufacturer free?
Is downloading any software update from your laptop or pc manufacturer whether its audio, chip set, or graphics free?|||You can't download video cards. May be you mean video card driver.
Yes, you can get them free from the manufacturer's website. That's why they call it " support".|||Generally speaking, yes, it will be free. There are of course some that will charge for nonessential upgrades or premium functions, but essential upgrades will mostly be free.
Yes, you can get them free from the manufacturer's website. That's why they call it " support".|||Generally speaking, yes, it will be free. There are of course some that will charge for nonessential upgrades or premium functions, but essential upgrades will mostly be free.
Laptop and video cards ?
can you change laptops video cards?
to ugrade it !?|||It all depends on what laptop you have...
Most likely you couldn't because looking for the right pieces are hard to find....
to ugrade it !?|||It all depends on what laptop you have...
Most likely you couldn't because looking for the right pieces are hard to find....
Where can i buy ati mobility radeon video cards for my laptop?
Laptop video cards are not upgradable in most cases.|||check out this site, they give you a sony vaio laptop FOR FREE!! i got mine last week and it's smokin'!|||Laptop video cards are not upgradable in most cases. Definitely NOT if you already have an integrated card like intel GMA series.
Anyone know much about laptop processors and video cards on dell inspirons?
I'm thinking of buying a dell inspiron 15, but am confused by the different options on the dell website!
I would prefer the faster processor (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.1GHz, 800MHz, 2MB)) which comes with an integrated video card.
However, on reading info on the integrated and the upgraded version of the video card (256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330), dell informed me the integrated video card isnt suitable for Vista Premium or demanding programs.
Would the upgrade video card really make a difference? Does anyone own a dell inspiron and can give me a review?|||Do you play games? That would be the only reason to spring for the better video card. Well, games and autocad/video editing programs.
If you don't plan to play games or run autocad, then the integrated video card would suffice.|||Hi,
I would definitely for the better vid card, Vista really needs all the power it can get and plenty of ram as well.
I thought that you could fully configure the Dell machines so you could get a faster processor and a better vid card?
Arnak
I would prefer the faster processor (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.1GHz, 800MHz, 2MB)) which comes with an integrated video card.
However, on reading info on the integrated and the upgraded version of the video card (256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330), dell informed me the integrated video card isnt suitable for Vista Premium or demanding programs.
Would the upgrade video card really make a difference? Does anyone own a dell inspiron and can give me a review?|||Do you play games? That would be the only reason to spring for the better video card. Well, games and autocad/video editing programs.
If you don't plan to play games or run autocad, then the integrated video card would suffice.|||Hi,
I would definitely for the better vid card, Vista really needs all the power it can get and plenty of ram as well.
I thought that you could fully configure the Dell machines so you could get a faster processor and a better vid card?
Arnak
Can I add a new video card to my laptop computer?
I have an HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop. The video card is just not fast enough and dose not have as mush memory as I would want. Is it possible to put in a new video card.|||Since your graphics card is built into your laptop motherboard you would have to upgrade them both. I would not recommend install it yourself if you do choose this option as it requires that you disassemble the keyboard, screen and other parts of your laptop and the chances of damaging something are high. Have a professional do it instead.
Have you considered simply buying a new laptop? You can get a decent laptop for $600 these days and I believe the new motherboard/graphics card for your laptop would cost close to $200.|||Memory and video card are two different things. Yes, the video card has memory on it.. but it sounds like you are need more memory as in ram.
As far as a upgrading the video card; not without replacing the motherboard to one with a better built on graphics chip. This would probably cost around 285.00 at a local computer shop to do.
What you can do is upgrade your memory, also known as ram. Your laptop supports up to 2 GB of DDR2 4200 ( if that doesn't make sense to you, ask a tech friend to shop with you when you go get more ).
Vinny,
Qualified IT Consultant since 2001.|||it will be extremely hard to do this due to the small interior space of a laptop. u will have to find a specific card that will fit in your laptop and will probably have to buy from manufacturer. each laptop has a little bit different interior design making it difficult to buy and upgrade on your own. if you buy from manufacturer u can expect to pay a bit more... if this is a card then it is possible if it is integrated you wont be able to... i looked it up and this is a card so u need to find the specs (size) of the card and match it up with one on a site like ... www.newegg.com|||Buy a new laptop if you want a new GPU. That's how it works.|||no
video cards are soldiered into the laptop motherboard|||Kind of, but you'd have to replace the whole motherboard as well as it is built in.|||no
Have you considered simply buying a new laptop? You can get a decent laptop for $600 these days and I believe the new motherboard/graphics card for your laptop would cost close to $200.|||Memory and video card are two different things. Yes, the video card has memory on it.. but it sounds like you are need more memory as in ram.
As far as a upgrading the video card; not without replacing the motherboard to one with a better built on graphics chip. This would probably cost around 285.00 at a local computer shop to do.
What you can do is upgrade your memory, also known as ram. Your laptop supports up to 2 GB of DDR2 4200 ( if that doesn't make sense to you, ask a tech friend to shop with you when you go get more ).
Vinny,
Qualified IT Consultant since 2001.|||it will be extremely hard to do this due to the small interior space of a laptop. u will have to find a specific card that will fit in your laptop and will probably have to buy from manufacturer. each laptop has a little bit different interior design making it difficult to buy and upgrade on your own. if you buy from manufacturer u can expect to pay a bit more... if this is a card then it is possible if it is integrated you wont be able to... i looked it up and this is a card so u need to find the specs (size) of the card and match it up with one on a site like ... www.newegg.com|||Buy a new laptop if you want a new GPU. That's how it works.|||no
video cards are soldiered into the laptop motherboard|||Kind of, but you'd have to replace the whole motherboard as well as it is built in.|||no
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