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    Graphics Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tashaq, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. tashaq

    tashaq Newbie

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    Hi there,
    I have a Toshiba Satellite A205-S7464 with intel integrated x3100 graphics. The laptop itself is great but obviously the graphics aren't the best for most modern games.

    I was wondering if it was at all in any way possible to upgrade this? I have seen a range of different answers with some saying you can and others saying you can't and was a little confused and so thought it best to seek some advice for myself.

    Thanks in advance for any help
    Tashaq
     
    tashaq, Apr 15, 2008
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  2. tcaughey

    tcaughey Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, read the stickies...

    Basically for any consumer laptop, you CANNOT upgrade the GPU (graphics processing unit).

    There is an exception with some companies offering a GPU type card, using MXM technology, or something of the sort. Those are the ones where a dedicated mobile graphics card can be swapped in and out of a specific laptop. Those laptops are not very common though. In general, a buyer is stuck with the graphics that the laptop came equipped with. Whether it's integrated or discrete, make sure you buy a laptop knowing what you need/want, and which laptop comes equipped with your needs/wants. Don't go in and blindly buy a laptop thinking its great at the moment, only to actually be disappointed for buying one without the specs to satisfy yourself. Good Luck!
     
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I believe you can upgrade the graphics in the X205, but I am not 100% sure with the A205.
    I will have to look it up

    EDIT:
    Here is a picture of the motherboard in your laptop:
    http://www.excelcomputerinc.com/partpicture_EX.asp?ref=1571&category=boards

    As you can see, there is no Toshiba Proprietary video card slot on the motherboard.
    Tus you cannot upgrade the graphics.
    Sorry man.

    K-TRON
     
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    If you have an integrated card, then you are 100% out of luck.

    Some laptops that originally come with dedicated cards can be upgraded, but not ones that have an integrated card.
     
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  5. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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