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    Can i replace integrated video card?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pcaltabiano, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. pcaltabiano

    pcaltabiano Newbie

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    Can i replace an integrated video card in a laptop? Are there external video cards i could use?
    I have Mobile Intel® Graphics Accelerator 4500MHD and i don't think this will be able to run any modern games.
    Do you think i can run any newer games?
     
    pcaltabiano, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You cannot upgrade from the X4500. There are at least one or two external graphics solutions in the making (and have been in the making for a long time now), though I do not know if any have actually made it to the market yet.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 21, 2009
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    pcaltabiano Newbie

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    That sucks!
    So i couldn't replace the motherboard either?
     
    pcaltabiano, Jan 21, 2009
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    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    You could replace the motherboard, but I would say that it would be un-adviseable. You would run into problems if you replaced the motherboard with one from a different model. Even if the port arrangement is identical, there would still be problems.
     
    Yotsuba, Jan 21, 2009
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    pcaltabiano Newbie

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    Ok, sounds like it's a "no".

    I guess I'll have to stick with console gaming for a while.

    Thanks for the quick answers.
     
    pcaltabiano, Jan 21, 2009
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    They may be coming out with External Graphics Cards soon, but they may require special ports and requirements. :eek:
     
    ahl395, Jan 21, 2009
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    boypogi Man Beast

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    before you ask, do your own research :cool:
     
    boypogi, Jan 21, 2009
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