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    emachine 5405 graphic card

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by AbeliskTTormentor, Dec 26, 2004.

  1. AbeliskTTormentor

    AbeliskTTormentor Newbie

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    this notebook has 64mb shared video memory so there is no way I can play games on this system? Can I buy a video card and plug it in the system? Does notebooks work like a desktop? I'm so new to this. Thanks guys.
     
    AbeliskTTormentor, Dec 26, 2004
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  2. zeanimal2001

    zeanimal2001 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm..i was kind of wondering this to....I dont think you can.I know in some dells you can but im not sure about emachines.It probably wont even have a slot for one in there if its already shared.
     
    zeanimal2001, Dec 27, 2004
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, you're not going to be able to upgrade this card. Also, what do you mean about not being able to play games? I guess it depends on your expectations but UT2004 will run.

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    Brian, Dec 27, 2004
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  4. TOSHIBAm35x

    TOSHIBAm35x Notebook Consultant

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    You can still play games! I have the same integrated graphics chip and it is fine. It even allowed me to play Need For Speed Underground 2. However, with all the quality setting down. But it still ran fine and was pretty snappy. But, no you won't be doing any hardcore gaming. And no, you cannot upgrade a laptops graphic are only only about a 1/2 dozen laptops out there that allow you to upgrade graphics this includes the Alienware, and the Dell XPS. However, it is still recommended that you have a professional install them. But, there is no way to install another graphics chip.

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    TOSHIBAm35x, Dec 27, 2004
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  5. jdub1107

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    Do you think I can run Sims 2 smoothly on this system? I had a Dell with integrated video and it would constantly get choppy until I got an ATI AIW.
     
    jdub1107, Dec 29, 2004
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    ReverendDC Notebook Deity

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    Sims 2 should run relatively smoothly with setttings in the medium category.
     
    ReverendDC, Dec 30, 2004
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  7. zeanimal2001

    zeanimal2001 Notebook Evangelist

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    Non-intense graphics will run.

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    zeanimal2001, Dec 30, 2004
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  8. SkiBunny

    SkiBunny Notebook Deity

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    Buy the emachines M5410 instead of the M5405. It's an extra $100 and well worth it. The M5410 is the same as the M5405 but it adds a DVD+-RW burner and ATI Mobility Radeon video.

    Haven't seen the 5410 in USA but it's available now all around canada both at the Futile Shops chain and Best Buy. Costs Cdn$1299 (1 Cdn$ = 0.8 US$) so that's US$1040.

    Best Buy in canada sells *both* the emachines 5405 and 5410, so why doesn't Best Buy in the US have these?

     
    SkiBunny, Dec 31, 2004
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