I have a new video card, with the driver installed, but I need to uninstall the integrated video card's driver for the new one to work.
I went to add/remove programs and found it... but I'm not sure exactly how to do this.
here is a screenshot: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/c…
should I click yes? I don't know what VGA means... please help!|||When it asks choose yes and it will revert to VGA mode for you. Then go back into Add/Remove and it will let you remove the driver. Good Luck.|||drive cleaner is what you need. it will completely destroy your old video drivers giving you a clean install. video cards are very fussy about having a clean driver installed. you will get this great little utility from http://download.com|||Yes there is no problem, you can change it VGA mode when you start your computer press f8 like you want to start safe mode move to VGA press enter you computer screen will look bad but it is OK until you install the new one.|||You can always just disable the old graphics driver via the Device Manager panel.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Integrated video/graphic card? WTF ISIT?!?!?
I bought an old "Compaq EVO D510 CMT" coming to me right now. Even though I have already a powerful laptop, I use it mostly for simple games/websurfing/porn which is absurb since I used it for hours non-stop without doing much high-end stuff so it might eventually overheat-errors,etcc if continue use. So I want this desktop to meet my web surfing and mainly simple games like the one I am addicted for life:
Gunz: http://gunz.ijji.com/guide.nhn
Gunbound: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/3778
Links shows the requirements for the game I might be playing forever.
My Questions(I don't know anything about video cards):
1) Le Duche is integrated video card?
2) Video card is integrated in the above desktop model, so how do I know whether it meets the games above's requirements? or the integrated graphic card doesn't matter since ram is taken and used as ram for the video card?
3) If I wanted to changed my integrated video card, how do I know which one is best? by the "video ram" it provides? WTF radeon, nvidia, dunno what's the difference. I just want one that meets the games above and Runescape in it's highest setting(http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Game_req…|||http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quick…
That is a pretty outdated PC that has the Intel integrated Extreme Graphics 2 (circa 2003). It is very weak for gaming and only supports the very outdated Shader version 1.1. Most games require version 2.0 or 3.0 support.
You can improve the gaming performance of that PC by installing a real or dedicated graphics card on the vacant AGP graphics expansion slot. Any of the cards here should work;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Gunz: http://gunz.ijji.com/guide.nhn
Gunbound: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/3778
Links shows the requirements for the game I might be playing forever.
My Questions(I don't know anything about video cards):
1) Le Duche is integrated video card?
2) Video card is integrated in the above desktop model, so how do I know whether it meets the games above's requirements? or the integrated graphic card doesn't matter since ram is taken and used as ram for the video card?
3) If I wanted to changed my integrated video card, how do I know which one is best? by the "video ram" it provides? WTF radeon, nvidia, dunno what's the difference. I just want one that meets the games above and Runescape in it's highest setting(http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Game_req…|||http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quick…
That is a pretty outdated PC that has the Intel integrated Extreme Graphics 2 (circa 2003). It is very weak for gaming and only supports the very outdated Shader version 1.1. Most games require version 2.0 or 3.0 support.
You can improve the gaming performance of that PC by installing a real or dedicated graphics card on the vacant AGP graphics expansion slot. Any of the cards here should work;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
What is the best PCI video card out right now?
I want a good card that can play games decently and smoothly.
Also I have an integrated video card. Do I have to uninstall it? Do I have to reinstall my OS?
(If this helps)
I want something that can run GTA III and WarRock in a smooth and descent manner.|||Nvidia Geforce FX5200 256MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
ATI Radeon 9250 256MB DDR PCI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||Do they even make those any more?
GTA III will have trouble on an old PCI card.|||the GeForce 6800 would work good with those games. The only thing you would have to do is disable your integrated video card in the device manager. you can get 1 cheaper then anywhere else on www.tigerdirect.com|||Nvidia GeForce 6600 PCI Express and above really great.!
Good luck.|||check out one of these four discount sales sites,,, choose your preference not what someone suggests, w/ these you can choose your best to your liking,, first try Newegg.com and choose the pci video cards section and check out highest rated, based on what you want,,, it has many valuable ratings and info based on user info,,, also check Tiger Direct.com ,, ZipZoomFly.com,,, (which has free shipping on most items) prices very competetive.... and Laptops4me.com, these are the leaders in internet computer sales and are a very good resource when checkin on what people have used,,, good luck!! also , if you change from integrated, to pci, you will have to change your jumpers if your motherboard has them you will have to set vga to disable and keep interupt enabled ,,, even if you disable in device manager, motherboard may give you errors and ,may not reboot, giving you a black screen, and listing on the screen a compatable video card needed,,, check your users manual for your motherboard|||Well I'm not sure about the best PCI video card, but best PCIe card would be the geforce 7950 GX2, but if your still using a PCI slot you should get a new motherboard, and disable your integrated in the device manager. I am getting a new pc relatively cheap ($800) with a graphics card that can run all the newest games with good quality. Visit http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1959811,00.asp
for a list of all the parts.|||Studio 700 PCI Version 10.5 is probably the best one you can find in stores|||NVIDIA GeForce 4, It has yet to let me down.|||it really depends on your OS & hardware, but if you are running an Intel Board for example, ATI would be ideal.|||I do not know about the best card but i can tell you this:
If your card is integrated then you have to find a card that is compatible with your motherboard.
and why are you buying a pci card? Win vista comes out in about 5 months, trust me its true, the graphics work on Aero technology so the best card is not going to work.
Also I have an integrated video card. Do I have to uninstall it? Do I have to reinstall my OS?
(If this helps)
I want something that can run GTA III and WarRock in a smooth and descent manner.|||Nvidia Geforce FX5200 256MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
ATI Radeon 9250 256MB DDR PCI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||Do they even make those any more?
GTA III will have trouble on an old PCI card.|||the GeForce 6800 would work good with those games. The only thing you would have to do is disable your integrated video card in the device manager. you can get 1 cheaper then anywhere else on www.tigerdirect.com|||Nvidia GeForce 6600 PCI Express and above really great.!
Good luck.|||check out one of these four discount sales sites,,, choose your preference not what someone suggests, w/ these you can choose your best to your liking,, first try Newegg.com and choose the pci video cards section and check out highest rated, based on what you want,,, it has many valuable ratings and info based on user info,,, also check Tiger Direct.com ,, ZipZoomFly.com,,, (which has free shipping on most items) prices very competetive.... and Laptops4me.com, these are the leaders in internet computer sales and are a very good resource when checkin on what people have used,,, good luck!! also , if you change from integrated, to pci, you will have to change your jumpers if your motherboard has them you will have to set vga to disable and keep interupt enabled ,,, even if you disable in device manager, motherboard may give you errors and ,may not reboot, giving you a black screen, and listing on the screen a compatable video card needed,,, check your users manual for your motherboard|||Well I'm not sure about the best PCI video card, but best PCIe card would be the geforce 7950 GX2, but if your still using a PCI slot you should get a new motherboard, and disable your integrated in the device manager. I am getting a new pc relatively cheap ($800) with a graphics card that can run all the newest games with good quality. Visit http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1959811,00.asp
for a list of all the parts.|||Studio 700 PCI Version 10.5 is probably the best one you can find in stores|||NVIDIA GeForce 4, It has yet to let me down.|||it really depends on your OS & hardware, but if you are running an Intel Board for example, ATI would be ideal.|||I do not know about the best card but i can tell you this:
If your card is integrated then you have to find a card that is compatible with your motherboard.
and why are you buying a pci card? Win vista comes out in about 5 months, trust me its true, the graphics work on Aero technology so the best card is not going to work.
If I install an AGP video card will the RAM on my computer increase?
I have a 32MB integrated video card, but I want to install a separate video card so I can play newer games. Will the 32MB of RAM be freed up so that the computer doesn't use it for the integrated video card?|||No. That RAM is for video only.|||not a chance dude.|||YES! Once you plug in a video card on the AGP slot, BIOS will detect it, will disable integrated graphics and will NOT allocate system RAM to it. So, you will effectively recover the 32Mb to system RAM.
Happy gaming!
Happy gaming!
Motherboard and onboard video card question?
i wanna avoid having to deal with potential problems when i install a separate video card on a motherboard with integrated video card so i now i'm planning to get a mobo witho no integrated video card..my problem is that the mobo with no onboard/integrated video card costs about 10 to 20 dollars more than a motherboard with an onboard/integrated video card...what should i pick?|||Get the motherboard with no integrated card as the integrated video cards are usually pretty limited and also, the integrated type motherboards are lower quality as they are designed for low budget utility systems. Non integrated motherboards allow you to choose the best components so you have good performance particularly for graphics intensive applications such as gaming|||i personally would choose the mobo with no integrated video card because it would be easy to change the video card
How do I disable an integrated video card on a HP Pavilion a810n?
I've tried everything from the BIOS, disabling the display from the device manager, uninstalling the drivers from the integrated video card, to contacting HP and not even HP could give me the right answer. I went into the BIOS and selected PCI (that is the new video card I'm trying to install) but when booting the computer with the new video card inserted I get no image/display. I also removed the jumpers from the motherboard but that didn't help either. Is there anything else left to do? Thanks.|||I did a quick search on google and saw a lot of posts blaming the power supply of the Pavilion A810N. They said it has just enough to power the current system, but once you add a video card to mix... it just can't cut it. If your PSU is really 250W, you really should look at replacing it with a newer, better one.
From the link below, this is one of the posts I mentioned.
Scottinindy:
"I bought the a810n also. A couple of things. It runs in energy star mode by default. Hence the 1.8 reading instead of 2.4, Go into power management and change to always on and you will run the full 2.4. ( It is supposed to kick up automatically when the extra CPU power is needed when in energy star mode).
If you are still using the power supply that came stock with the computer. ( HiPro 250 watt). You should seriously consider upgrading the power supply. 250 watts is the bare minimum for the system. With the DVD burner and the power the athlon processor eats, It leaves very little extra power for graphics cards. I upgraded to a 450 watt PSU. Installed an extra 512 of ram, Installed an MSI 6600 Gt video card and chaintech 7.1 sound card. And the system runs very well. If you are using the stock PSU, I don't think your video card will ever give you the results you want until you upgrade the PSU.
Good luck."|||You can try to go manually disable it by doing this:
Start > right click on my computer > Properties > Hardware> device Manager > select your intergrated card with "1" click of the mouse and right click on the device and choose to disable the device.|||there has to be a bios setting to diable the integrated video, it may be in the integrated devices section or another section but there shoulf be one....if there isnt and you are sure you may need to get a bios update for your machine that my give you that option, couldnt hurt...
From the link below, this is one of the posts I mentioned.
Scottinindy:
"I bought the a810n also. A couple of things. It runs in energy star mode by default. Hence the 1.8 reading instead of 2.4, Go into power management and change to always on and you will run the full 2.4. ( It is supposed to kick up automatically when the extra CPU power is needed when in energy star mode).
If you are still using the power supply that came stock with the computer. ( HiPro 250 watt). You should seriously consider upgrading the power supply. 250 watts is the bare minimum for the system. With the DVD burner and the power the athlon processor eats, It leaves very little extra power for graphics cards. I upgraded to a 450 watt PSU. Installed an extra 512 of ram, Installed an MSI 6600 Gt video card and chaintech 7.1 sound card. And the system runs very well. If you are using the stock PSU, I don't think your video card will ever give you the results you want until you upgrade the PSU.
Good luck."|||You can try to go manually disable it by doing this:
Start > right click on my computer > Properties > Hardware> device Manager > select your intergrated card with "1" click of the mouse and right click on the device and choose to disable the device.|||there has to be a bios setting to diable the integrated video, it may be in the integrated devices section or another section but there shoulf be one....if there isnt and you are sure you may need to get a bios update for your machine that my give you that option, couldnt hurt...
Integrated video card can use RAM as VIDEO MEMORY?
I want to know more about my video card(Intel integrated Extreme Graphics 2 [circa 2003]) cause I don't understand, I tried googling for a while with no result:
1) How much exactly video memory does it have?
2) I heard that if it's integrated, I can go to the BIOS and make RAM be shared with my video memory in case my video ram isn't enough? is that true? is that true with my integrated card too?
3) I'm of course going to buy a video card(AGP type) capable of handling at least pixel shader 2.0. If question2 is "Yes", can the new graphic card also be shared to use RAM if neccesary?
Depending if my integrated video card can use RAM as video memory, this will help me decide whether I should get more RAM or an AGP video card that has a lot of video ram
I can't test the BIOS because I just ordered the old desktop and it will take a while to come:
Compaq EVO D510 CMT
Windows XP Professional
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz Single Core
512MB(768RAM) 80GBHDD AGP Slot
integrated card Extreme Graphics 2 (circa 2003)
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quick…
if anyone should know, I have a powerfull laptop already and I don't want to kill it by hours of basic stuff this old desktop can do...|||1) 0MBs itself. It shares (ie steals) system RAM
2) You can change the amount of RAM is steals, but this has virtually no impact on the video performance.
3) No. And you wouldn't want it to. Sharing RAM is a bad thing. It's slow and inefficient.|||Yes. Any "integrated" video card (that's built into the mother board) will share the computer's RAM.
1) How much exactly video memory does it have?
2) I heard that if it's integrated, I can go to the BIOS and make RAM be shared with my video memory in case my video ram isn't enough? is that true? is that true with my integrated card too?
3) I'm of course going to buy a video card(AGP type) capable of handling at least pixel shader 2.0. If question2 is "Yes", can the new graphic card also be shared to use RAM if neccesary?
Depending if my integrated video card can use RAM as video memory, this will help me decide whether I should get more RAM or an AGP video card that has a lot of video ram
I can't test the BIOS because I just ordered the old desktop and it will take a while to come:
Compaq EVO D510 CMT
Windows XP Professional
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz Single Core
512MB(768RAM) 80GBHDD AGP Slot
integrated card Extreme Graphics 2 (circa 2003)
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quick…
if anyone should know, I have a powerfull laptop already and I don't want to kill it by hours of basic stuff this old desktop can do...|||1) 0MBs itself. It shares (ie steals) system RAM
2) You can change the amount of RAM is steals, but this has virtually no impact on the video performance.
3) No. And you wouldn't want it to. Sharing RAM is a bad thing. It's slow and inefficient.|||Yes. Any "integrated" video card (that's built into the mother board) will share the computer's RAM.
Upgrade integrated video card?
I got this new laptop like 1 week ago and i'm just disappointed at the graphics card.
I have a Toshiba Satellite A205 - S5880
with Mobile Intel 965 Express chipset family integrated video card.
and it's just not good for games at all and I play alot of games so i need a graphics card that is good enough for games. i don't need a super awesome graphics card just one that the games will run smoothly and not freeze or crash.
so i read you can't change integrated video cards but that if it has like an extra slot you can install another one and just disable the old one, well if thats true i just want to know if anyone knows of any good enough graphics card for laptops and prices cause i don't know anything about that.
xx
|||you cant upgrade the video card on yours, only high end laptops have that capability|||youre definitely not going to change the graphics card on a laptop yourself. they do make the cards but most people can not open a laptop up and put it back together properly.
you can either take it to a computer shop and let them do it, or you can buy an external video card adapter like so
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
I have a Toshiba Satellite A205 - S5880
with Mobile Intel 965 Express chipset family integrated video card.
and it's just not good for games at all and I play alot of games so i need a graphics card that is good enough for games. i don't need a super awesome graphics card just one that the games will run smoothly and not freeze or crash.
so i read you can't change integrated video cards but that if it has like an extra slot you can install another one and just disable the old one, well if thats true i just want to know if anyone knows of any good enough graphics card for laptops and prices cause i don't know anything about that.
xx
|||you cant upgrade the video card on yours, only high end laptops have that capability|||youre definitely not going to change the graphics card on a laptop yourself. they do make the cards but most people can not open a laptop up and put it back together properly.
you can either take it to a computer shop and let them do it, or you can buy an external video card adapter like so
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Is it possible to replace integrated video cards?
I have a computer with a crappy integrated video card (16 mb) and no open ports. Is it possible to replace it for an upgrade?|||No. You can't replace integrated video cards. Sorry.|||Well the intergrated GFX card itself is part of the motherboard so no it cant be switched out but you can fit a new GFX card if you so wished.
If like you say you have no sockets left for the GFX card then your kinda stuck, or you could consider removing a non essential device from a socket so you can fit a new GFX card.
Sorry but there your only options atm.|||Integrated video is part of the motherboard. Replacing your motherboard could improve your video card somewhat, but if you need high-end video processing (for stuff like games) then you really need to buy a discrete video card -- the ones that take their own PCI-E slot.|||you cant replace an integrated graphics card you have to have an open port to upgrade your graphics. you prolly should get a new comp.|||yes it is so long as you have a compatible one. be very careful when opening your pc and try to obtain a grounding wriststrap so as not to damage any circuits with static|||No, not at all! except if you're a very tallented technician!|||I'm afraid not, sir. It's simply too much of a big job.
If like you say you have no sockets left for the GFX card then your kinda stuck, or you could consider removing a non essential device from a socket so you can fit a new GFX card.
Sorry but there your only options atm.|||Integrated video is part of the motherboard. Replacing your motherboard could improve your video card somewhat, but if you need high-end video processing (for stuff like games) then you really need to buy a discrete video card -- the ones that take their own PCI-E slot.|||you cant replace an integrated graphics card you have to have an open port to upgrade your graphics. you prolly should get a new comp.|||yes it is so long as you have a compatible one. be very careful when opening your pc and try to obtain a grounding wriststrap so as not to damage any circuits with static|||No, not at all! except if you're a very tallented technician!|||I'm afraid not, sir. It's simply too much of a big job.
Can i replace my integrated video card with a new one?
i have an asus p5gc-mx/gbl motherboard with intel 82945G express chipset|||yes you can
you can put it in the black slot in your mobo ( PCI-E )|||yep but first put your new video card in a fridge and let cool yo|||yes. you can replace it with a PCI-E x16 video card. But you after you physically install the new video card, you must disable the integrated graphics in the BIOS.
you can put it in the black slot in your mobo ( PCI-E )|||yep but first put your new video card in a fridge and let cool yo|||yes. you can replace it with a PCI-E x16 video card. But you after you physically install the new video card, you must disable the integrated graphics in the BIOS.
Upgrading an integrated video card?
hey everyone,
i have a compac presario pc the model is SR5510F
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h…
heres the problem, i think the pc has an integrated graphics card, i want to upgrade it (replace) for an
ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512 MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphic Card
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie…
i have already ordered it online, together with two 2GB ddr2 ram cards to make it a 4GB ram.
-how do i replace it?
-will the new one cancel the old one?
-will i need to open new slots on the back so the monitor and other connections would be visible through the back?
- and is this even the right card for me?(if not then i guess i messed up since i have already ordered it : (|||your links aren't inserted properly, but i;ll try anyway.
if the motherboard has integrated graphics, the bios should have a selection which allows you to decide first display. set it to the slot you're going to use.
as for ram, the ram slots should be pretty obvious when you open the case.
be sure to unplug it, not just turn it off.
then when you restart, windows will ask for th edrivers. you can either install them from the disk utitlity which comes w/ the card, or have window search itself and online for a compatible driver.|||new graphics cards usually go into a pci kind of slot, just plug ur monitor into the new graphics card and the integrated 1 will b disabled.|||The links doesn't work
1. You would have to put the video card in to a PCI-E slot located in your computer on the mother board.
There's usually a slot for it
2. The new one will cancel out the old one because fo the drivers you would install that comes with the video card.
3. There will be a metal piece that will have to be unscrewed to make space for the video card.
4. Depends on what do you want to do with the card
If you were to play games on that video card it would do not as well but do the basics
Other uses it would be good
DSK|||Make sure your PC has a PCI-Express slot.
You first need to disable your onboard video in your computers BIOS.
Unplug your PC
Wear an antistatic strap like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002QK… to prevent static electricity from damaging your video card.
Open up your PC case, Remove the metal plate at the back of your pc's pci-express slot and insert the card into the PCI-Express slot carefully.
Plug your PC back in, and turn it on.
Wait for your PC to boot to Windows, and install your video card driver.
i have a compac presario pc the model is SR5510F
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h…
heres the problem, i think the pc has an integrated graphics card, i want to upgrade it (replace) for an
ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512 MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphic Card
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie…
i have already ordered it online, together with two 2GB ddr2 ram cards to make it a 4GB ram.
-how do i replace it?
-will the new one cancel the old one?
-will i need to open new slots on the back so the monitor and other connections would be visible through the back?
- and is this even the right card for me?(if not then i guess i messed up since i have already ordered it : (|||your links aren't inserted properly, but i;ll try anyway.
if the motherboard has integrated graphics, the bios should have a selection which allows you to decide first display. set it to the slot you're going to use.
as for ram, the ram slots should be pretty obvious when you open the case.
be sure to unplug it, not just turn it off.
then when you restart, windows will ask for th edrivers. you can either install them from the disk utitlity which comes w/ the card, or have window search itself and online for a compatible driver.|||new graphics cards usually go into a pci kind of slot, just plug ur monitor into the new graphics card and the integrated 1 will b disabled.|||The links doesn't work
1. You would have to put the video card in to a PCI-E slot located in your computer on the mother board.
There's usually a slot for it
2. The new one will cancel out the old one because fo the drivers you would install that comes with the video card.
3. There will be a metal piece that will have to be unscrewed to make space for the video card.
4. Depends on what do you want to do with the card
If you were to play games on that video card it would do not as well but do the basics
Other uses it would be good
DSK|||Make sure your PC has a PCI-Express slot.
You first need to disable your onboard video in your computers BIOS.
Unplug your PC
Wear an antistatic strap like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002QK… to prevent static electricity from damaging your video card.
Open up your PC case, Remove the metal plate at the back of your pc's pci-express slot and insert the card into the PCI-Express slot carefully.
Plug your PC back in, and turn it on.
Wait for your PC to boot to Windows, and install your video card driver.
Why do all amd athlon laptops come with integrated video cards? I want a video card for gaming.?
I was looking at best buy.com as well as tiger direct.com. I looked at evey amd laptop and they all seem to come with integrated video graphics. Anyone know why? if I did get one with integrated video can I upgrade to a real video card for gaming???|||almost all laptops have integrated video cards. They are not designed for gaming but some integrated cards are decent. hp work stations and alienware have none integrated cards but are 2000+++|||Hello,
For a gaming laptop.
I suggest a Alienware @ http://www.alienware.com/products/area-5…|||ALL laptops are made that way!
Laptops are not made for gaming!
You cannot change out, or upgrade any integrated hardware in a laptop!!|||Get an Intel. AMD is basically budget PCs now, so they have no fancy cards.
Edit: Yor link is a very good gaming laptop :D
For a gaming laptop.
I suggest a Alienware @ http://www.alienware.com/products/area-5…|||ALL laptops are made that way!
Laptops are not made for gaming!
You cannot change out, or upgrade any integrated hardware in a laptop!!|||Get an Intel. AMD is basically budget PCs now, so they have no fancy cards.
Edit: Yor link is a very good gaming laptop :D
Is the ATI RADEON HD 3200 graphics RS780M an integrated video card?
If so, is it good for games like WoW or CoD4?|||its integrated yes
it sucks
itll play COD4 on low settings at 1024x768
itll play WOW on medium settings at that res|||Yes, it's integrated. Should be able eto handle WoW... COD4 maybe at low resolutions/detail levels.
it sucks
itll play COD4 on low settings at 1024x768
itll play WOW on medium settings at that res|||Yes, it's integrated. Should be able eto handle WoW... COD4 maybe at low resolutions/detail levels.
An integrated video card in a desktop computer?
I was thinking of buying a sort of cheap desktop computer. The only problem is that I want a really good graphics card but the computer I've found only has an a built-in one. I have no idea how good this graphics card is so I really want to get another graphics card into the computer. Is it possible to put another graphics card in the computer as well as having the one attached to the mother board? Thanks!|||Integrated Graphics have the ability to do no more than provide simple images and rendering (videos, flash players, simple 3D rendering and transform)
To answer your second question, no. The motherboard can only use one graphics processing unit at a time. If you wish to install a graphics card, you must disable the integrated graphics:
-Access BIOS (Depending on your motherboard manufacturer/computer manufacturer it may be any of the following-upon start up, press the Delete key, ESC Key, any of the Function keys, or in some cases the end key)
-Locate Hardware/device manager (again, this will likely be different for every computer)
-Locate Display/Graphics Adapter (likely different)
-Select the slot your video card is installed in (More than likely PCIe X16 or PCIe 2.0 X16)
A few examples of good video cards for different price ranges:
Low Range: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Mid Range/Above Average: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
High end/Advanced: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
More specifically:
Nvidia Chipset Cards: 9800GTX/GTX/GTX+, GTS250, GTX260, GTX270, GTX275, GTX285, GTX295
ATI Chipset Cards: 4670, 4770, 4870, 4890, 5750, 5770, 5850, 5870, 5970
-ATI Cards typically out-class their direct Nvidia Competitors|||Make sure it has a PCI-E x16 expansion slot and it will disable onboard graphics when another card is installed|||I understand that you wanna upgrade the video card here some suggestions :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||If it's not a slim computer, then yes.
You can put more components into that desktop.
Well, keep this in mind, after you connect the new graphic card to the motherboard, connect the VGA or HDMI cable from your monitor to the graphics card, not the port from the motherboard.
Good Luck
Some good websites to buy new graphics card:|||many newer computer have an ati or nvidia video onboard, with these you can add another video card and they will compliment each other. the 700 series chipsets from nvidia will work with most any video cards|||if you get a cheap PC and then get a good graphics card, you may be at the same price as a PC with a good card already included.
However, if you get a graphics card of your choice and affordability, insert in on the motherboard, install the driver, and enjoy.
The new card driver will run the graphics.
Don't forget to hook-up the monitor to the new card first, before rebooting.
;-)
PS: a good graphics card is determined by its on-board RAM, 500 Meg. would be good among other things.
To answer your second question, no. The motherboard can only use one graphics processing unit at a time. If you wish to install a graphics card, you must disable the integrated graphics:
-Access BIOS (Depending on your motherboard manufacturer/computer manufacturer it may be any of the following-upon start up, press the Delete key, ESC Key, any of the Function keys, or in some cases the end key)
-Locate Hardware/device manager (again, this will likely be different for every computer)
-Locate Display/Graphics Adapter (likely different)
-Select the slot your video card is installed in (More than likely PCIe X16 or PCIe 2.0 X16)
A few examples of good video cards for different price ranges:
Low Range: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Mid Range/Above Average: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
High end/Advanced: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
More specifically:
Nvidia Chipset Cards: 9800GTX/GTX/GTX+, GTS250, GTX260, GTX270, GTX275, GTX285, GTX295
ATI Chipset Cards: 4670, 4770, 4870, 4890, 5750, 5770, 5850, 5870, 5970
-ATI Cards typically out-class their direct Nvidia Competitors|||Make sure it has a PCI-E x16 expansion slot and it will disable onboard graphics when another card is installed|||I understand that you wanna upgrade the video card here some suggestions :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||If it's not a slim computer, then yes.
You can put more components into that desktop.
Well, keep this in mind, after you connect the new graphic card to the motherboard, connect the VGA or HDMI cable from your monitor to the graphics card, not the port from the motherboard.
Good Luck
Some good websites to buy new graphics card:|||many newer computer have an ati or nvidia video onboard, with these you can add another video card and they will compliment each other. the 700 series chipsets from nvidia will work with most any video cards|||if you get a cheap PC and then get a good graphics card, you may be at the same price as a PC with a good card already included.
However, if you get a graphics card of your choice and affordability, insert in on the motherboard, install the driver, and enjoy.
The new card driver will run the graphics.
Don't forget to hook-up the monitor to the new card first, before rebooting.
;-)
PS: a good graphics card is determined by its on-board RAM, 500 Meg. would be good among other things.
How do I upgrade my system's integrated video card?
I own a dv6000 HP Pavillion laptop. How do I upgrade the video card? If I purchase one, is it possible to open the laptop to replace it?|||Integrated video cards in laptops are soldered directly to the motherboard, there is no way to upgrade them or replace them short of replacing the entire motherboard but then you won't find a different motherboard that will fit most likely. The most you can do is sometimes within the BIOS of the computer you can allocate more RAM to the graphics card so if you have a decent amount or are willing to upgrade the RAM you can get a bit more performance out of the video card.
Basically in the future remember there's really only two things you can upgrade on a laptop for hardware, the hard drive and the RAM.|||You cannot upgrade the integrated video card. As far as I know you cannot take out the integrated video card and replace it in laptops.
Basically in the future remember there's really only two things you can upgrade on a laptop for hardware, the hard drive and the RAM.|||You cannot upgrade the integrated video card. As far as I know you cannot take out the integrated video card and replace it in laptops.
If I can add a video card to a laptop with an integrated video card?
I am currently looking to purchase the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4334, which has integrated video, my question is whether or not I can upgrade to a regular video card. I know very little about laptops and would like to find out more information before I make a decision. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. :)|||You can't add a real card such as a Nvidia 8800GT BUT, you're in luck, you can use mobile graphics.
Look for cards such as 8400GS mobile, 8600GTM, 8800GTM.
Better yet, take it to a specialist in person. He will help you the best.|||No.|||yea u can all a video card, when u add a video card your integrated one stops working |||Most laptops do not allow for a video upgrade other than adding more ram to the system for the video to use a little more (to the set limit). So get the specs for the laptop and enquire if there is a slot for adding a card or other way to utilize a different video display card.
|||I think you can`t. Most laptops with integrated video cards don`t have any space or slots for that purpose, but maybe you can choose a video card configuration, specially if you are buying it inline. You can make upgrades just if it already has a video card. If you necesarily need a video card, better choose another laptop. There are a lot of similar models that maybe do offer a video card.
Look for cards such as 8400GS mobile, 8600GTM, 8800GTM.
Better yet, take it to a specialist in person. He will help you the best.|||No.|||yea u can all a video card, when u add a video card your integrated one stops working |||Most laptops do not allow for a video upgrade other than adding more ram to the system for the video to use a little more (to the set limit). So get the specs for the laptop and enquire if there is a slot for adding a card or other way to utilize a different video display card.
|||I think you can`t. Most laptops with integrated video cards don`t have any space or slots for that purpose, but maybe you can choose a video card configuration, specially if you are buying it inline. You can make upgrades just if it already has a video card. If you necesarily need a video card, better choose another laptop. There are a lot of similar models that maybe do offer a video card.
Is it possible to improve my integrated video card on my laptop?
I have an integrated intel HD graphics video card on my Acer 5745. Most 3d games run pretty choppy. Is it possible to get an external video card slot for my laptop? If so, what am I looking at price wise? and While I have you here, what will a decent video card itself cost me?|||No, it's not possible. If you want a gaming laptop, you have to buy one.|||Unless you have mastered extremely delicate soldering skills, no, it is not possible.
Besides even if you did, the thermal efficiency would not match.
I recommend a Asus when it comes to gaming.
The GPU and fans are very powerful on their gaming systems.|||Sorry im not sure "/|||Typically laptops can't be upgraded GPU-wise. Overclocking them is risky because you risk burning out the main board. Unless it's specifically able to, usually the Acer lines have a (G) next to the model number for the ones that can be upgraded graphically. They use MXM slots, but it is RARE for a laptop to have that. I have an Acer 7520-5757 myself. So no unfortunately no way to improve the graphics itself...... However!!!
Acer laptops are NOTORIOUS for heat build up, mine was running nearly 100-110 degrees for GPU which is INSANE. If you're handy with small tools and careful with pins and stuff, and are capable of taking a laptop apart. Do this. Get some Arctic Silver (about $25 for a small tube, yea expensive but SOOO worth it, it last a long time too, depending how much you use of course) After you've peeled away the outer shell and are looking at the bottom, where the CPU and copper tube go to the GPU thing, careful with them. Then usually the GPU will have a thermal pad on it, little piece of plasticy looking thing. First clean off all the old thermal grease (usually the white cheap stuff) make sure the dies are shiny, then apply one good sized drop in the middle of the die on both the CPU and GPU, the GPU isn't really SUPPOSED to have thermal grease but I put some on anyway even with the thermal pad in the way, then make sure everything is snug and clean, you DON'T want any of that arctic silver lapping over the sides as the silver will create contacts with other parts and lets just say that's not good...... Once you've applied the arctic silver on both GPU and CPU dies, reinstall the copper tube assembly, this is what propels the heat from the GPU and CPU to the fan and pushes it out of the laptop. Clean the fan as well, might as well since it's already opened right? Careful as those blades break easy, use a soft toothbrush or something. Then basically put everything back together.
Download Speedfan by the way, nice easy way to monitor your temps.
I did that to my Acer and I literally went from 100-110 on STARTUP!! Down to 60-70, yea I was 105 normally on just sitting on the desktop, no games, no nothing, just looking at my desktop was 105 degrees, playing WoW was all kinds of choppy and went to 110-112. Did that and I idle at 61-62, still gets to about 80-90 if I'm playing WoW or something on it, but it's actually playable at 20ish FPS instead of the 5-10 I was LUCKY if I got before.
I HIGHLY recommend reapplying arctic silver for anyone with an Acer with graphics that run choppy, it won't make the GPU play more advanced games or anything but it will improve the cooling, and you will get some more FPS out of it. Don't expect to play a Crysis or BFBC2 or something, but playing WoW or other less graphic intensive games should run ALOT better.
If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, bring it a PC repair store and tell them that you just want them to put new arctic silver (make sure you tell them arctic silver) grease on your GPU and CPU. If you go in knowing what you want done, it's cheaper and easier, if you go in there like a customer they will want to diagnose and charge for this and that, and all you need is to get that arctic silver on, and I can almost guarantee GPU performance improvements.
Good luck!
Besides even if you did, the thermal efficiency would not match.
I recommend a Asus when it comes to gaming.
The GPU and fans are very powerful on their gaming systems.|||Sorry im not sure "/|||Typically laptops can't be upgraded GPU-wise. Overclocking them is risky because you risk burning out the main board. Unless it's specifically able to, usually the Acer lines have a (G) next to the model number for the ones that can be upgraded graphically. They use MXM slots, but it is RARE for a laptop to have that. I have an Acer 7520-5757 myself. So no unfortunately no way to improve the graphics itself...... However!!!
Acer laptops are NOTORIOUS for heat build up, mine was running nearly 100-110 degrees for GPU which is INSANE. If you're handy with small tools and careful with pins and stuff, and are capable of taking a laptop apart. Do this. Get some Arctic Silver (about $25 for a small tube, yea expensive but SOOO worth it, it last a long time too, depending how much you use of course) After you've peeled away the outer shell and are looking at the bottom, where the CPU and copper tube go to the GPU thing, careful with them. Then usually the GPU will have a thermal pad on it, little piece of plasticy looking thing. First clean off all the old thermal grease (usually the white cheap stuff) make sure the dies are shiny, then apply one good sized drop in the middle of the die on both the CPU and GPU, the GPU isn't really SUPPOSED to have thermal grease but I put some on anyway even with the thermal pad in the way, then make sure everything is snug and clean, you DON'T want any of that arctic silver lapping over the sides as the silver will create contacts with other parts and lets just say that's not good...... Once you've applied the arctic silver on both GPU and CPU dies, reinstall the copper tube assembly, this is what propels the heat from the GPU and CPU to the fan and pushes it out of the laptop. Clean the fan as well, might as well since it's already opened right? Careful as those blades break easy, use a soft toothbrush or something. Then basically put everything back together.
Download Speedfan by the way, nice easy way to monitor your temps.
I did that to my Acer and I literally went from 100-110 on STARTUP!! Down to 60-70, yea I was 105 normally on just sitting on the desktop, no games, no nothing, just looking at my desktop was 105 degrees, playing WoW was all kinds of choppy and went to 110-112. Did that and I idle at 61-62, still gets to about 80-90 if I'm playing WoW or something on it, but it's actually playable at 20ish FPS instead of the 5-10 I was LUCKY if I got before.
I HIGHLY recommend reapplying arctic silver for anyone with an Acer with graphics that run choppy, it won't make the GPU play more advanced games or anything but it will improve the cooling, and you will get some more FPS out of it. Don't expect to play a Crysis or BFBC2 or something, but playing WoW or other less graphic intensive games should run ALOT better.
If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, bring it a PC repair store and tell them that you just want them to put new arctic silver (make sure you tell them arctic silver) grease on your GPU and CPU. If you go in knowing what you want done, it's cheaper and easier, if you go in there like a customer they will want to diagnose and charge for this and that, and all you need is to get that arctic silver on, and I can almost guarantee GPU performance improvements.
Good luck!
How to disable integrated video card?
My Integrated Vid Card is I think Geforce 9200?.. I bought a new Video card(GT220 1gb ddr2). It says I need to disable my integrated video card first?. but how?. can I uninstall the device from the device manager?..|||From bios.
press f2 or esc while computer is starting up to get inside bios, then go to integrated peripherals and disable to video vcard.|||first go to setup by pressing Delete key in booting, depending to your main board its different, there you can change the settings and you can disable your device easily
thats it
now plug your new device and install related driver
have fun ;)|||This done in the BIOS, usually under "Integrated Peripherals."
You may find that it's unnecessary in most modern computers. Just install the card and boot.|||You cant uninstall the device
You must disable the device using bios settings
Whats your bios?
press f2 or esc while computer is starting up to get inside bios, then go to integrated peripherals and disable to video vcard.|||first go to setup by pressing Delete key in booting, depending to your main board its different, there you can change the settings and you can disable your device easily
thats it
now plug your new device and install related driver
have fun ;)|||This done in the BIOS, usually under "Integrated Peripherals."
You may find that it's unnecessary in most modern computers. Just install the card and boot.|||You cant uninstall the device
You must disable the device using bios settings
Whats your bios?
Integrated video card?
Hi, I recently bought an HP Pavilion p6230f with an ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated video card, is it possible to replace this card with a better one?|||Presumably your computer is a desktop and not a laptop...in which case, yes, you can "replace" the integrated GPU *chipset* (not card).
Given the fact you are listing an HD4200 as your Video Processor, that means your computer has at a minimum of 1 PCI-e x16 2.0 slot.
Buy yourself an HD 5770 - you can find it for about $200 US pricing. It is solidly middle of the road for the Dx11 capable vid cards. Once you've done that, either pay someone to install it, or do it yourself...but if you're not technically inclined...pay someone.
In any case, until you do so, the 4200 should do you as good or better than a mid-range HD 3xxx series card. It'll give you exellent HD video too!
Good Luck!|||Anything integrated is crap.
When you install a graphics card with the proper driver, it cancels out the crap!
Go ahead, but get one worthy of your talents, like get one with 512 Megs of on-board RAM.
You will notice the difference.
;-)|||yes
buy one from newegg
a good one is the ati radeon hd 4850
its about $120
what you do is you out the card in the pci express slot 2.0 inside the ccomputer ( yuoll have to check if it has a pci express 2.0 slot but it is a 90% that it will)|||RTFM...
Read the desktop's User Manual.
If there's a PCIe slot for a Video upgrade, it will be listed there.
Given the fact you are listing an HD4200 as your Video Processor, that means your computer has at a minimum of 1 PCI-e x16 2.0 slot.
Buy yourself an HD 5770 - you can find it for about $200 US pricing. It is solidly middle of the road for the Dx11 capable vid cards. Once you've done that, either pay someone to install it, or do it yourself...but if you're not technically inclined...pay someone.
In any case, until you do so, the 4200 should do you as good or better than a mid-range HD 3xxx series card. It'll give you exellent HD video too!
Good Luck!|||Anything integrated is crap.
When you install a graphics card with the proper driver, it cancels out the crap!
Go ahead, but get one worthy of your talents, like get one with 512 Megs of on-board RAM.
You will notice the difference.
;-)|||yes
buy one from newegg
a good one is the ati radeon hd 4850
its about $120
what you do is you out the card in the pci express slot 2.0 inside the ccomputer ( yuoll have to check if it has a pci express 2.0 slot but it is a 90% that it will)|||RTFM...
Read the desktop's User Manual.
If there's a PCIe slot for a Video upgrade, it will be listed there.
Integrated to Dedicated Video Card? What's good?
In considering a new computer (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?… ) many are advising me to get a dedicated video card in place of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE. How does one replace an integrated video card? (Or does one leave the integrated card and simply install the dedicated card in an empty slot?) Which card might you recommend to someone who games infrequently, but wants the card to stand the test of time for at least five years or more?|||Get a dedicated, when you install your new card on an empty slot you just have the oppotunity to choose which one you like, by default will be the dedicates... the main advantage is that a dedicated does not uses the computer's RAM while the other one has designated RAM to use (i.e. if you have 512 mb in ram you probably will designate automatically 32 mb for your video card), Dedicated work better, even if you're not a frequent gamer, and you can buy them real cheap at best buy, my recommendation is that you should go for 64mb or 128mb... Good luck!|||Very good question.
When you install a new video adapter the old one will be disabled by the BIOS. If you do not game the intergrated card should be fine. I am using a P-III with an nVidia MX400 64MB card and it works fine. If you need to adjust the setting you can increase the allocated shared RAM from the BIOS. Just be sure to increase your RAM if your system RAM falls below 512Mbs.|||you just leave the integrated card alone, most change the settings in the bios to free up the RAM that it uses.
Just take the dedicated card, install it in a PCI, AGP or PCI-E Slot and away you go.|||You just turn the integrated video off and install the card.
When you install a new video adapter the old one will be disabled by the BIOS. If you do not game the intergrated card should be fine. I am using a P-III with an nVidia MX400 64MB card and it works fine. If you need to adjust the setting you can increase the allocated shared RAM from the BIOS. Just be sure to increase your RAM if your system RAM falls below 512Mbs.|||you just leave the integrated card alone, most change the settings in the bios to free up the RAM that it uses.
Just take the dedicated card, install it in a PCI, AGP or PCI-E Slot and away you go.|||You just turn the integrated video off and install the card.
Integrated Video Card. Can i get a new one?
can i disable my integrated graphics card and put in a new one in the empty slot?|||If you motherboard has a graphics accelerator slot, be it AGP or PCIe, then yest you can. You can also use a PCI video card, but remember that they can not run any faster then the PCI buss bridge speed which is around 33 megs/sec.
How do you go about installing a video card on a computer that originally had an integrated video card?
Install the video card. Then when you power on your pc, go into the BIOS and there should be a setup feature in the BIOS that will allow you to choose what the default video should be whether it'd be AGP, PCI or onboard. Select whatever video card you have, AGP or PCI. That should do the trick.|||the first thing you need to do is find out if you have an AGP slot or a PCI-E slot, or just a pci slot. then you have to remove the cover from your computer, MAKE SURE YOU TOUCH A METAL PART OF YOUR COMPUTER TO DISCHARGE ANY STATIC ELECTRICITY IN YOU. then remove the video card from it's package. find the correct slot on the motherboard and remove the metal cover from the back of your computer. Some are held in by a screw and some you have to bend back and forth to remove. next, carefully position the video card's connector into the slot and push down using even force. it should slide in fairly easy. there will Be a screw to attach the card to the computer with. Next, reboot your computer with the monitor still attached to the on board video, while tapping either delete or f 1 to get into the bios(we having fun yet?). navigate using enter, escape and the arrow buttons until you find the spot for the video. change the video from on board to the slot where your new card is located, and reboot. switch the monitor cable from the on board video to the video card being carefull not to bend a pin on the cable connector. if everything went as planned, your computer should boot up using your new video card.....good luck|||just install the new video card and run the computer and the built in video card will be disabled by it self that is if the new one is not PCI. if it is a PCI then you have to disable it from the BIOS. AGP and PCI-E will automatically disable the built in once.
Is it possible to turn off your integrated video card?
i have 128mb of dedicated video memory and 191mb shared video memory which took a lot away from my ram.
so if i turn it off will it help?
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|||you can go to your device manager and disable it, but u must have another one installed to be able to see anything on your monitor. if you get a new video card, they usually have their own ram and processor to ease up on the computer's resources.|||Yes, you can disable the built-in video, HOWEVER you HAVE to install a video card in order to see anything on your monitor!!!
*IF* you're talking about a laptop, you're out of luck.........
so if i turn it off will it help?
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|||you can go to your device manager and disable it, but u must have another one installed to be able to see anything on your monitor. if you get a new video card, they usually have their own ram and processor to ease up on the computer's resources.|||Yes, you can disable the built-in video, HOWEVER you HAVE to install a video card in order to see anything on your monitor!!!
*IF* you're talking about a laptop, you're out of luck.........
Is a 256 integrated video card good enough to play halo 2 and half-life in vista?
i know that integrated sux more than a discrete, or partially discrete laptop. i wanna know if the integrated graphics are enough to play what a discrete video can play with the same quality and stuff like that. and tell me which is better: ATI RADEON Xpress 256MB hyper memory -=OR=- the 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 turbo cache.|||256 megabytes is only part of the equasion. The NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS can handle the games that you mention.|||I use a Geforce 7600, so the 7300 should work pretty much just as well as mine. (I like mine) 256 memory might be a little low though I run 2 gigs - but I play MMO's. The game box should have reccomeded stats, I think the video cards should both be able to handle it.|||Christ, thats like asking whats better, spam or spam
Both of these card use system memory instead of dedicated memory
so neither is going to be a speed demon.
yeah, the geforce should play it, but it's not gonna be super resolution or high framerates. in fact, the framerates are going to be pretty low
The ATI might play it, depending on which xpress chip you have. the 1100 will work, but again, it's going to be painfully slow. the xpress 200 would be like watching paint dry.
If you want to play any games at all, you need a laptop with dedicated video memory, not borrowed memory|||nVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 TC is Better because the TurboCache technology in nVIDIA is better than Hyper Memory in ATi. Go 7300 TC will run most of new games but not at the High Settings.
Both of these card use system memory instead of dedicated memory
so neither is going to be a speed demon.
yeah, the geforce should play it, but it's not gonna be super resolution or high framerates. in fact, the framerates are going to be pretty low
The ATI might play it, depending on which xpress chip you have. the 1100 will work, but again, it's going to be painfully slow. the xpress 200 would be like watching paint dry.
If you want to play any games at all, you need a laptop with dedicated video memory, not borrowed memory|||nVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 TC is Better because the TurboCache technology in nVIDIA is better than Hyper Memory in ATi. Go 7300 TC will run most of new games but not at the High Settings.
Is a Dedicated video card better than a Integrated?
If i have the same Integrated video card Geforce 9200, that gets 15 FPS in Mafia 2, Will a dedicated Geforce 9200 do the same 15 FPS, or will it improve?
THANKSS|||Dedicated would be a little faster because it wouldn't be using shared memory. I wouldn't throw in money to get the same chipset I already have though whether it is dedicated or not.
If you have a CPU that is a bottleneck however, your performance won't increase.
Low profile video cards are really expensive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129144
VisionTek 900275 Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Ready Video Card
They are basically ripping you off. This is why I prefer large desktop computers.
128bit card for $155 is outrageous but that is what you get for buying that PC.
And why do idiots give me a thumbs down for providing more useful information than everyone else?|||No problem!
|||Yes, but you can get a better card than the 9200 for cheap! I just snagged a GT220 for like $50 and it works just fine!
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THANKSS|||Dedicated would be a little faster because it wouldn't be using shared memory. I wouldn't throw in money to get the same chipset I already have though whether it is dedicated or not.
If you have a CPU that is a bottleneck however, your performance won't increase.
Low profile video cards are really expensive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129144
VisionTek 900275 Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low Profile Ready Video Card
They are basically ripping you off. This is why I prefer large desktop computers.
128bit card for $155 is outrageous but that is what you get for buying that PC.
And why do idiots give me a thumbs down for providing more useful information than everyone else?|||No problem!
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|||Yes, but you can get a better card than the 9200 for cheap! I just snagged a GT220 for like $50 and it works just fine!
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List of the best amd mother board that has an integrated video card for gaming.. and has the pci-e port?
list of the best amd mother board that has an integrated video card for gaming.. and has the pci-e port for the future video card...
to make a valued cost!!!
note.. "a list if mother board that has a good integrated video card"..|||If you're gaming, there's no such thing as good integrated graphics. Integrated graphics uses system RAM instead of dedicated RAM in most cases, meaning that it will be inherently slower than comparable low-end solutions due to having slower access to RAM. Having said that, you'll want to look for motherboards sporting AMD HD4200 or GeForce 8 series or better graphics. Any motherboard you find with Radeon or GeForce integrated graphics may also have a PCI-E x16 slot or two and support hybrid SLI or Crossfire, where you can use the IGP to augment the power of a graphics card's GPU.|||LOL! I needed the laugh. Fact of the matter is the best integrated graphics you can get is the NVIDIA GeForce 320, and it's lacking in comparison to midrange cards. Thanks for the free 10 points though.
|||The integrated video on ALL miotherboards is not for gaming, it's too weak for anything except the easiest games.
Integrated video exists strictly to allow manufacturers to build & sell low-cost computers for business and regular use, without having to add the cost of a standalone graphics card.
Even the best integrated video chipset is inferior to a $40 graphics card.
to make a valued cost!!!
note.. "a list if mother board that has a good integrated video card"..|||If you're gaming, there's no such thing as good integrated graphics. Integrated graphics uses system RAM instead of dedicated RAM in most cases, meaning that it will be inherently slower than comparable low-end solutions due to having slower access to RAM. Having said that, you'll want to look for motherboards sporting AMD HD4200 or GeForce 8 series or better graphics. Any motherboard you find with Radeon or GeForce integrated graphics may also have a PCI-E x16 slot or two and support hybrid SLI or Crossfire, where you can use the IGP to augment the power of a graphics card's GPU.|||LOL! I needed the laugh. Fact of the matter is the best integrated graphics you can get is the NVIDIA GeForce 320, and it's lacking in comparison to midrange cards. Thanks for the free 10 points though.
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|||The integrated video on ALL miotherboards is not for gaming, it's too weak for anything except the easiest games.
Integrated video exists strictly to allow manufacturers to build & sell low-cost computers for business and regular use, without having to add the cost of a standalone graphics card.
Even the best integrated video chipset is inferior to a $40 graphics card.
Does a integrated video card bottle neck a PC's performance?
How much does a video card effect a computer's overall performance? For instance, if a computer with a Pentium III 1GHz had a Geforce 9800 GT, would it out perform a P 4 3GHz with a basic integrated video card?|||Hello,
an Integrated video card uses up the Ram memory to run.
So however much ram the manufactures says the Integrated video card has is deducted from the ram installed.
So yes it does affect performance.|||a 3 ghz processor will outperform a p3 anyday regardless of the graphics. The integrated will be slower than a separate card, however the processor plays a huge factor in preformance.|||well, some integrated cards actually have memory built with them, such as the Radeon HD 3200, which is a good integrated card, but the video card only affects you playing games, running Vista or windows 7 or cad and some office applications. Other than that, there isn't really much of a slowdown. The P4 would outperform the p3 any day, no matter what card
an Integrated video card uses up the Ram memory to run.
So however much ram the manufactures says the Integrated video card has is deducted from the ram installed.
So yes it does affect performance.|||a 3 ghz processor will outperform a p3 anyday regardless of the graphics. The integrated will be slower than a separate card, however the processor plays a huge factor in preformance.|||well, some integrated cards actually have memory built with them, such as the Radeon HD 3200, which is a good integrated card, but the video card only affects you playing games, running Vista or windows 7 or cad and some office applications. Other than that, there isn't really much of a slowdown. The P4 would outperform the p3 any day, no matter what card
Will an installed video card override the integrated video card?
I have an Acer Aspire M 1201 and it's video card is a ati radeon 2100 integrated video card. I wish to get a new video card but I don't know if I can. Will an installed video card override the integrated video card? Thank you for your time.|||Looking at the detailed specs on the M1201.
You have a single PCI-E x16 slot on the motherboard.
I would recommend buying one of the following cards depending on your budget.
$25-$50 - nVidia 9400GT 512MB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
$50-$75 - ATi Radeon HD4670 1GB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
$75-100 nVidia 9600GT 512MB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Personally, I wouldn't put anything higher than that in the pc to go with the spec you have, but make sure your PSU has the necessary connections to run any card and sufficient output.|||Any modern PC will recognise that you have installed a video card and automatically disable your on-board card.
I checked the specks of your computer on www.acer.com and you have a PCI express expansion slot. So when you go to get your card make sure it is PCI express and you will be good to go.|||yea it will. you dont have to disable your onboard/integrated graphics. BUT if you were using another video card before the new one, then you have to uninstall the old videocards drivers first. once you do that, then turn off your PC, unplug it, take the old card out, put new card in, plug apprpriate cables of moniters in etc. then turn pc on, and it shold pick it up. Found new hardware etc should pop up. thats when u put in the drivers CD of the newly installed vidcard.
my acer aspire M5100 desktop also has integrated ATI graphics. but rite now, i have installed a Geforce GTS 250 from Nvidia. you can get a new ATI or nvidia card installed, but look to make sure you have a PCI express x16 slot in ur pc. if not, then you can still get video cards, but they wont be as powerfull.
You have a single PCI-E x16 slot on the motherboard.
I would recommend buying one of the following cards depending on your budget.
$25-$50 - nVidia 9400GT 512MB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
$50-$75 - ATi Radeon HD4670 1GB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
$75-100 nVidia 9600GT 512MB Card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Personally, I wouldn't put anything higher than that in the pc to go with the spec you have, but make sure your PSU has the necessary connections to run any card and sufficient output.|||Any modern PC will recognise that you have installed a video card and automatically disable your on-board card.
I checked the specks of your computer on www.acer.com and you have a PCI express expansion slot. So when you go to get your card make sure it is PCI express and you will be good to go.|||yea it will. you dont have to disable your onboard/integrated graphics. BUT if you were using another video card before the new one, then you have to uninstall the old videocards drivers first. once you do that, then turn off your PC, unplug it, take the old card out, put new card in, plug apprpriate cables of moniters in etc. then turn pc on, and it shold pick it up. Found new hardware etc should pop up. thats when u put in the drivers CD of the newly installed vidcard.
my acer aspire M5100 desktop also has integrated ATI graphics. but rite now, i have installed a Geforce GTS 250 from Nvidia. you can get a new ATI or nvidia card installed, but look to make sure you have a PCI express x16 slot in ur pc. if not, then you can still get video cards, but they wont be as powerfull.
If your motherboard have a integrated video card can you disable it and add a dedicated video card on to it?
my motherboard has a integrated video card and it's ATI radeon 4200 i was wonder if i could buy a a better video card and add it to there. my motherboard model is GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H i know it kind of bad.|||Yes....here are the specs on your motherboard. Go to the expansion slots and you will see what type of Graphics board you can install. Pay attention to the Wattage requirements that will be needed for the new card.
http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherbo…
Good Luck
The Old Computer Guy|||Provided you purchase one that's compatible, it is absolutely possible (and, in fact, very common).
http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherbo…
Good Luck
The Old Computer Guy|||Provided you purchase one that's compatible, it is absolutely possible (and, in fact, very common).
Does my Intel G33/31 Express Chipset video card support games?
I have 6 gigs of ram. And my video card is an integrated video card.
Does my computer support new games that require video cards with 512mb ram?|||Intergrated graphics dont mix with games that were made in the last decade. Ram doesnt matter. Get a new GPU
Does my computer support new games that require video cards with 512mb ram?|||Intergrated graphics dont mix with games that were made in the last decade. Ram doesnt matter. Get a new GPU
Can I ask for a Video Card driver for intel mobile series 4 chipset family for windows 7 ultimate 64 bit.?
I'm using my lenovo thinkpad t60 with an integrated video card. I wanted to update my driver but the one found in the Intel website says i cannot install because it says the driver being installed is not validated for this computer. Although the driver I'm trying to install is the same driver for Intel mobile series 4 chipset family.
Is there any other driver websites available for downloading drivers?|||The latest Intel graphics driver is usually available through Windows Update. If you run Windows Update it will install it if you need it, if it doesn't then you already have the latest driver. Unlike a lot of manufacturer's virtually all Intel drivers are available this way, so you don't usually need to search Intel's website for them.|||why not try this Driver Navigator，it can automatically detect and download the drivers you need for your computer. immediately detects your system’s hardware, locates out-of-date or missing drivers and replaces them with the latest versions. i usually use it to help me update my drivers and it works well for me, you can have atry.|||Windows 7 needs signed drivers indeed.
The first place to look is the Lenovo support website, and then the Intel (which you have already tried).
Other than that you could find a driver finder program of course.
Is there any other driver websites available for downloading drivers?|||The latest Intel graphics driver is usually available through Windows Update. If you run Windows Update it will install it if you need it, if it doesn't then you already have the latest driver. Unlike a lot of manufacturer's virtually all Intel drivers are available this way, so you don't usually need to search Intel's website for them.|||why not try this Driver Navigator，it can automatically detect and download the drivers you need for your computer. immediately detects your system’s hardware, locates out-of-date or missing drivers and replaces them with the latest versions. i usually use it to help me update my drivers and it works well for me, you can have atry.|||Windows 7 needs signed drivers indeed.
The first place to look is the Lenovo support website, and then the Intel (which you have already tried).
Other than that you could find a driver finder program of course.
How do i turn on another video card on Asus M4A89GTD PRO motherboard ?
I have ASUS m4a89GTD PRO motherboard that comes with an integrated video card. i bought sapphire 5750, but the system wouldnt find it.. i tried a lot of things, but it wouldnt go. I even went as far as turning the onboard card off, so now i cant even turn my monitor on. And thats a problem. I would be more than happy if someone can give me a solution. Thanks|||Normally, you would just plug your monitor in to the corresponding spot on the graphics card, then it would work....... then you'd probably want to install your drivers.
How do i upgrade an integrated video card?
hey everyone,
i have a compac presario pc the model is SR5510F
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/KQ513AAR-3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp%3Fid%3D96145%26c%3D220%26s%3D1421&usg=__HIxzl4OqMlv5FzFL42mGKD-hleU=&h=300&w=300&sz=39&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=nPd6bXj1EFiPNM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsr5510f%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
heres the problem, i think the pc has an integrated graphics card, i want to upgrade it (replace) for an
ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512 MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphic Card
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120488052558&ru=http://shop.ebay.com:80/%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D120488052558%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_3279wt_939
i have already ordered it online, together with two 2GB ddr2 ram cards to make it a 4GB ram.
-how do i replace it?
-will the new one cancel the old one?
-will i need to open new slots on the back so the monitor and other connections would be visible through the back?
- and is this even the right card for me?(if not then i guess i messed up since i have already ordered it : (|||Yes, you do have integrated graphics. You have an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE.
What you ordered is a bit better... but not by a ton.
1) You simply install the video card into the motherboard's PCI express slot.
2) The BIOS should detect the video card and disable the integrated card automatically.
3) Yes, you remove the single screw holding the expansion bracket down and remove the bracket. You then install the video card into PCI express slot and fitting it into the now empty expansion bracket. You then screw the video card's bracket to the expansion bracket. I'm describing this terribly, but you'll see what I mean when you install it.
4) Depends on what you want to do with the card. If you plan on gaming, you won't get anything out of this card. If you just wanted a better video card, you may benefit from this upgrade.
As for the RAM, you simply remove the RAM from the motherboard and install the new RAM.
You'll notice a small notch in the RAM, like the notch up with the notch in the motherboard's DIMM slot. If you don't you'll damage the RAM.
The notch looks like this:
http://www.build-gaming-computer-guide.c…|||After reviewing your computer specifications, you do have a integrated GPU. However, since it is a integrated GPU, there is no way to simply remove it as it is soldered in to the motherboard.
Here's what you can do:
Turn off your computer first and unplug your power cables for safety.
Simply plug in a new Graphics Card (GPU) and plug in the your current display cables into the new Graphics Card.
If you need to remove one of the covers so that your
Remember to install your drivers.
Other considerations: Why not go for a higher end card? The ATI Radeon x1650 is a fairly old card.
If you don't have the correct cables, I'm sure there are adapters available as part of your kit.
i have a compac presario pc the model is SR5510F
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/KQ513AAR-3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp%3Fid%3D96145%26c%3D220%26s%3D1421&usg=__HIxzl4OqMlv5FzFL42mGKD-hleU=&h=300&w=300&sz=39&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=nPd6bXj1EFiPNM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsr5510f%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
heres the problem, i think the pc has an integrated graphics card, i want to upgrade it (replace) for an
ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512 MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphic Card
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120488052558&ru=http://shop.ebay.com:80/%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D120488052558%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_3279wt_939
i have already ordered it online, together with two 2GB ddr2 ram cards to make it a 4GB ram.
-how do i replace it?
-will the new one cancel the old one?
-will i need to open new slots on the back so the monitor and other connections would be visible through the back?
- and is this even the right card for me?(if not then i guess i messed up since i have already ordered it : (|||Yes, you do have integrated graphics. You have an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE.
What you ordered is a bit better... but not by a ton.
1) You simply install the video card into the motherboard's PCI express slot.
2) The BIOS should detect the video card and disable the integrated card automatically.
3) Yes, you remove the single screw holding the expansion bracket down and remove the bracket. You then install the video card into PCI express slot and fitting it into the now empty expansion bracket. You then screw the video card's bracket to the expansion bracket. I'm describing this terribly, but you'll see what I mean when you install it.
4) Depends on what you want to do with the card. If you plan on gaming, you won't get anything out of this card. If you just wanted a better video card, you may benefit from this upgrade.
As for the RAM, you simply remove the RAM from the motherboard and install the new RAM.
You'll notice a small notch in the RAM, like the notch up with the notch in the motherboard's DIMM slot. If you don't you'll damage the RAM.
The notch looks like this:
http://www.build-gaming-computer-guide.c…|||After reviewing your computer specifications, you do have a integrated GPU. However, since it is a integrated GPU, there is no way to simply remove it as it is soldered in to the motherboard.
Here's what you can do:
Turn off your computer first and unplug your power cables for safety.
Simply plug in a new Graphics Card (GPU) and plug in the your current display cables into the new Graphics Card.
If you need to remove one of the covers so that your
Remember to install your drivers.
Other considerations: Why not go for a higher end card? The ATI Radeon x1650 is a fairly old card.
If you don't have the correct cables, I'm sure there are adapters available as part of your kit.
Tool to easily switch from an integrated video card, to external, then back again?
To be a little more specific, i have a Dell Dimension 3100, it is an old computer that still runs off of PCI (NOT PCI-E) video cards. It came with a stock integrated intel video card, however i purchased a Nvidea 8500GT (PCI version) for it.
The video card is great and all, it gave me an amazing performance and graphics boost on my other games, however, one game (World of Warcraft) apparently is not PCI bandwidth friendly. Switching video cards actually dramatically decreased my performance in WoW.
I whent on the support forums, and they told me its just because of the way WoW is designed, and how it uses very old methods to run.
To switch from my video card back to integrated, i have to
A) Disable my video card
B) Power down my computer
C) Un-install my video card
D) Move my monitor's output cord from the external drive to the integrated slot
E) Power back up
Then do the same thing again when i want to switch back to my video card.
Is there a program that will allow me to switch from integrated to my external, and back again easily. Meaning, without having to uninstall my video card
Thanks for any help you can provide.|||The answer is no.
What normally happens is that when you fit a PCI VGA card into the slot it will disable the on board VGA.
You could try the following, although I have never had reason to try this myself.
When you want to use the on board VGA, disable the PCI card from device manager. My feeling is that it won't work, but may be worth a try.
There's not much else you can do as this system only has PCI & one PCIE x1
The full spec is here:
http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edo…|||I have searched for this exact thing for a long time and i havent found it.. i can tell you that you dont need to disable the card before you take it out. i just take mine out, switch the monitor cord, and start it back up. there is a program that allows you to switch between video cards but not from integrated to on-board|||that seems like a lot of work just to play wow...personally i would get a new pc or build one to play the medium to high end games and be done with it....there is no software to switch back and forth like that....its either one or the other....
Scott
The video card is great and all, it gave me an amazing performance and graphics boost on my other games, however, one game (World of Warcraft) apparently is not PCI bandwidth friendly. Switching video cards actually dramatically decreased my performance in WoW.
I whent on the support forums, and they told me its just because of the way WoW is designed, and how it uses very old methods to run.
To switch from my video card back to integrated, i have to
A) Disable my video card
B) Power down my computer
C) Un-install my video card
D) Move my monitor's output cord from the external drive to the integrated slot
E) Power back up
Then do the same thing again when i want to switch back to my video card.
Is there a program that will allow me to switch from integrated to my external, and back again easily. Meaning, without having to uninstall my video card
Thanks for any help you can provide.|||The answer is no.
What normally happens is that when you fit a PCI VGA card into the slot it will disable the on board VGA.
You could try the following, although I have never had reason to try this myself.
When you want to use the on board VGA, disable the PCI card from device manager. My feeling is that it won't work, but may be worth a try.
There's not much else you can do as this system only has PCI & one PCIE x1
The full spec is here:
http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edo…|||I have searched for this exact thing for a long time and i havent found it.. i can tell you that you dont need to disable the card before you take it out. i just take mine out, switch the monitor cord, and start it back up. there is a program that allows you to switch between video cards but not from integrated to on-board|||that seems like a lot of work just to play wow...personally i would get a new pc or build one to play the medium to high end games and be done with it....there is no software to switch back and forth like that....its either one or the other....
Scott
Is the ATI Radeon X1250 a dedicated or integrated video card? ?
Because I think Im being scammed. I was looking at this laptop on Bestbuy.com and it says that the card has 128mb of dedicated memory with 831MB of shared memory.
But then I looked up other laptops that use the card and it says integrated so Im confused. Im trying to find a laptop thats not ridiculously expensive but that has dedicated graphics. |||It could have some dedicated memory, but it really doesn't matter. It's a bad pick if you need a decent video card.|||Anything that says it can share main system memory will be an intergrated graphics card. The link below shows loads of good gaming laptops thats where I would start as dedicated graphics are only needed for games or high end CAD applications!!!!!
But then I looked up other laptops that use the card and it says integrated so Im confused. Im trying to find a laptop thats not ridiculously expensive but that has dedicated graphics. |||It could have some dedicated memory, but it really doesn't matter. It's a bad pick if you need a decent video card.|||Anything that says it can share main system memory will be an intergrated graphics card. The link below shows loads of good gaming laptops thats where I would start as dedicated graphics are only needed for games or high end CAD applications!!!!!
What good games work on an integrated video card?
I have an integrated video card and i want to know what games would work on it. I have Spore. And do you think they would make a Spiderman Web of Shadows patch to work with integrated video card (graphics card)
I already have Spore|||Ok, you need to right click on the desktop, click properties, then the tab that says settings, then the button that says advanced. Then click on the tab that says adapter, then copy and paste what it says in the text box to here so we can see it. I agree, most integrated cards wont play much, but they have made improvements on newer computers so you really can't conclude that without knowing exactly what it is.|||Sorry man but you won't be able to play anything really. All you can really play is icy tower (lol), halo 1 and spore. Web of shadows wouldn't play. You should seriously consider getting one. Everyone thinks its such a big deal and expensive. Click on my icon and I'll email you a link where you can get a good graphics card for only 60 bucks AND without upgrading power supply.
I already have Spore|||Ok, you need to right click on the desktop, click properties, then the tab that says settings, then the button that says advanced. Then click on the tab that says adapter, then copy and paste what it says in the text box to here so we can see it. I agree, most integrated cards wont play much, but they have made improvements on newer computers so you really can't conclude that without knowing exactly what it is.|||Sorry man but you won't be able to play anything really. All you can really play is icy tower (lol), halo 1 and spore. Web of shadows wouldn't play. You should seriously consider getting one. Everyone thinks its such a big deal and expensive. Click on my icon and I'll email you a link where you can get a good graphics card for only 60 bucks AND without upgrading power supply.
If an integrated video card were to be sold as a standalone video card, how much would it cost?
I'm talking about integrated chips on a modern mid-level or high-end motherboard . If that graphics chip was required to be bought by itself, how much would it cost?
I'm just trying to get an idea of how much better regular graphics card are compared to integrated graphics.|||Intel prices it's integrated chips at: (drum roll) Four dollars.
If you're an OEM, it will cost you $4 more to get a G965 over a P965.
Now, putting a GPU and some ram on an add-in board costs some money, but that's the price of the chipset itself. If they were to put it on a PCB, it would likely cost about as much as the cheapest standalone graphics cards do (GF 6200, 7100 GS, Radeon X300), so a little less than $40.
To get an idea of the performance, search for reviews and benchmarks. But suffice it to say that integrated graphics are by and large unsuitable for gaming.
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=…|||There is no such thing as a "integrated video card" .
Integrated means the VGA chipsets are part of the motherboard.
You can buy a 128mb VGA card for less then $50|||about 50 bucks ... u need to spend about 150 to get a medium performance card and about 300 to get a close to hi-end card ..
I'm just trying to get an idea of how much better regular graphics card are compared to integrated graphics.|||Intel prices it's integrated chips at: (drum roll) Four dollars.
If you're an OEM, it will cost you $4 more to get a G965 over a P965.
Now, putting a GPU and some ram on an add-in board costs some money, but that's the price of the chipset itself. If they were to put it on a PCB, it would likely cost about as much as the cheapest standalone graphics cards do (GF 6200, 7100 GS, Radeon X300), so a little less than $40.
To get an idea of the performance, search for reviews and benchmarks. But suffice it to say that integrated graphics are by and large unsuitable for gaming.
http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=…|||There is no such thing as a "integrated video card" .
Integrated means the VGA chipsets are part of the motherboard.
You can buy a 128mb VGA card for less then $50|||about 50 bucks ... u need to spend about 150 to get a medium performance card and about 300 to get a close to hi-end card ..
If my integrated video card slot is damaged, how can I run BIOS to install a new PCI Graphics Card?
My mom damaged (destroyed) the integrated video slot on the back of her Dell Dimension 2400. There is no working output now to any monitors. I am going to buy a cheap PCI Graphics card to install in one of the slots, but once the hardware is installed how can I run BIOS on the computer to reset the video to the new PCI card? Without a currently working video output, it is impossible for me to make any configuration changes. Help!|||Usually BIOS calls by <F2> or <DEL> buttons. But I wonder why your Dell didn't recognize the PCI (or may be AGP?) video. Is it possible to find analog and copy process with that computer? It is difficult process to make changes without monitor. Possible but difficult. May be when you drop your BIOS setting to default by special connector on motherboard or by battery removing priority will set to PCI video?|||OK, to install a new graphic card you don't have to hit BIOS for anything. Most graphics cards are plug and play, just take the side panel out, make sure you wear an anti-static wristband, install the new PCi Graphic card in the PC, connect the VGA cable and that's it. If the graphic card came with a software, then you can install it, just in case the PC prompt you for "New Hardware Found".
Good luck.|||Hit F2 on boot to hit the Bios menu
Good luck.|||Hit F2 on boot to hit the Bios menu
How to know if motherboard has onboard integrated video card?
when i see this product names for motherboards i'd see words like nvidia and geforce...aren't those product names for video cards, so does that mean if a motherboard's product name includes any word like "geforce" then that motherboard has an integrated video card? pls. can anyone help me how to identify whether a motherboard has onboard video card?|||You can usually tell by looking at the ports.
One of the ways to tell from desktop is right click my computer, goto properties. If you have 512 ram, and it reads 480, then 32mb is dedicated to onboard, since it will not have its own memory like an aftermarket graphics card. Instead it shares the system memory(ram).
If you do have dedicated, you can change this amount in your bios to dedicate more or less depending on your needs.
You can also right click my computer, properties, device manager, and under the display tab, you can see what type of graphics card you have. That should give you some idea to what type it is. If still not sure, google its name.
Obviously a laptop you won't be able to tell by looking at the ports, so the memory dedication will give you a better idea.|||Easiest way is to look at the back of the computer and see which way your connector is facing. If your computer is standing up and the VGA connector is facing up and down, then it's integrated. If it's parallel to the floor, then it's more than likely not onboard.
Some motherboards have integrated NVidia graphics, so that's not usually a good indicator.|||If its a nvidia motherboard(ex. N-Force780i) then it probably wont. the nforce mobos are designed to get max performance when you use DEDICATED graphics.|||When there is a VGA or DVI port on the motherboard itself|||there will be a VGA port
One of the ways to tell from desktop is right click my computer, goto properties. If you have 512 ram, and it reads 480, then 32mb is dedicated to onboard, since it will not have its own memory like an aftermarket graphics card. Instead it shares the system memory(ram).
If you do have dedicated, you can change this amount in your bios to dedicate more or less depending on your needs.
You can also right click my computer, properties, device manager, and under the display tab, you can see what type of graphics card you have. That should give you some idea to what type it is. If still not sure, google its name.
Obviously a laptop you won't be able to tell by looking at the ports, so the memory dedication will give you a better idea.|||Easiest way is to look at the back of the computer and see which way your connector is facing. If your computer is standing up and the VGA connector is facing up and down, then it's integrated. If it's parallel to the floor, then it's more than likely not onboard.
Some motherboards have integrated NVidia graphics, so that's not usually a good indicator.|||If its a nvidia motherboard(ex. N-Force780i) then it probably wont. the nforce mobos are designed to get max performance when you use DEDICATED graphics.|||When there is a VGA or DVI port on the motherboard itself|||there will be a VGA port
Sunday, May 6, 2012
How to tell if a video card is fried?
k so im building a computer, and i was scavenging throught my parents old one for parts, and came across an MSI Video Card. i dont know if it is working or not, but if i put it into my new motherboard(which also has an integrated video card, but i need two for dual monitors right?) is there a possibility that if it is fried it will break my motherboard if i try to put it on it? how can i tell if it is working or not witout risking my new motherboard?|||How old, and which model of video card.
Integrated or Dedicated Video Card?
I'm thinking of purchasing a laptop computer but wanted to know if I should invest in a model with a dedicated video card. The computer has plenty of ram (3GB) so I was thinking that the integrated video card should be fine even if it functions at its full capacity while using a couple hundred MB of the ram. What do you think? Is it really worth it to invest in a 128 mb video card even with the amount of ram that I'm getting?|||Normally, video graphics adapters are integrated into the motherboards of laptops and their video memories are just being shared from the physical RAM of the computer. It doesn't have a very big difference in the performance if you use integrated or dedicated video graphics card . What matters is that you can share at least 256MB or 512MB max video memory from the physical RAM of the computer. It is not wise therefore to invest on a 128MB of dedicated video card over an integrated one. Just buy a laptop with BIOS that will allow sharing of more video memory from the physical memory.|||its not just about the amount of RAM but shared memory is also slow and video card with dedicated memory is far better
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_Memo…
read this and you should get your answer =)|||If budget is not a problem, go for a laptop with dedicated video ram. This will be fast because the Graphics Processor directly accesses its own ram. In the case of shared memory, the GP requires the use of main board bus and DMA channels and hence a bit slow. This can never be noticed unless you are using a very high end graphics application or some latest games.
If you decide to go for dedicated ram model, look for 256 MB atleast though 512 MB is always better. It will last for 3 years atleast.|||DEDICATED MAN! a dedicate video processor may use a few more WATS of power but they have their own independent processing chips and RAM completely separate of the CPU and don't rely on it immensely like onboard video does.|||yeah dedicated is much better
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shared_Memo…
read this and you should get your answer =)|||If budget is not a problem, go for a laptop with dedicated video ram. This will be fast because the Graphics Processor directly accesses its own ram. In the case of shared memory, the GP requires the use of main board bus and DMA channels and hence a bit slow. This can never be noticed unless you are using a very high end graphics application or some latest games.
If you decide to go for dedicated ram model, look for 256 MB atleast though 512 MB is always better. It will last for 3 years atleast.|||DEDICATED MAN! a dedicate video processor may use a few more WATS of power but they have their own independent processing chips and RAM completely separate of the CPU and don't rely on it immensely like onboard video does.|||yeah dedicated is much better
Can you put a dedicated video card on a laptop that all ready has a integrated video card?
No.|||No, because of the size of the laptop it must be integrated into the motherboard. You should locate your computer manual and contact the manufacturer and see what types of upgrades are possible.
Want to upgrade integrated video card in dell dimension 4500s .?
do i need to bypass the integrated existing chip ?or just connect new video card|||Depends,
on some systems simply installing a new card will over-ride the on-board videocard. If it doesn't automatically switch to the installed graphics card you'll have to switch which video input the computer uses in the BIOS
on some systems simply installing a new card will over-ride the on-board videocard. If it doesn't automatically switch to the installed graphics card you'll have to switch which video input the computer uses in the BIOS
Need a laptop to watch movie & Engineering Software. Should I care about dedicated or Integrated Video card?
I don't play games. so is Dedicated or Integrated (shared) video card is important to me?
i only need it to check websites, Design by Civil Engineering programs, and watch movies.|||For your purpose an integrated graphics will do fine. Integrated graphics are cheaper than a dedicaped graphics card.
But if you want to watch movies in full HD, play high quality games and use high end design programs then a dedicated video card is the best choice. It will cost you more but its worth it.|||An integrated card would be just fine for you, just make sure to get a decent integrated card, stay as far away from the nvidia geforce 9100, and ATI radeon 4200 as you possibly can and don't get anything by Intel (because those are all awful).|||ok Dedicated video card is upgradeable and has it own memory built in while Integrated is does not. Integrated video card is very common for all pc laptop. You should not care since you stated that you don't play game. So you are fine
i only need it to check websites, Design by Civil Engineering programs, and watch movies.|||For your purpose an integrated graphics will do fine. Integrated graphics are cheaper than a dedicaped graphics card.
But if you want to watch movies in full HD, play high quality games and use high end design programs then a dedicated video card is the best choice. It will cost you more but its worth it.|||An integrated card would be just fine for you, just make sure to get a decent integrated card, stay as far away from the nvidia geforce 9100, and ATI radeon 4200 as you possibly can and don't get anything by Intel (because those are all awful).|||ok Dedicated video card is upgradeable and has it own memory built in while Integrated is does not. Integrated video card is very common for all pc laptop. You should not care since you stated that you don't play game. So you are fine
Will an integrated video card work while you already have a dedicated video card installed?
I'm planning to use 4 monitors and I plan to plug the two monitors on the HDMI and VGA port of the integrated video card while the other two to the dedicated video card. Will I be able to do this?|||No
Integrated Video Card?
I was reading up about video cards lately, and realized that my Dell Inspiron 1501 has an integrated video card. I was very disappointed, because I wanted to upgrade the video card more than anything, but learned that it was impossible!
I was wondering if this particular PC has any slots that I can install a dedicated video card in, or how I can check. Sorry if this question seems a little noobish, but I'm trying to learn as much about computers as possible! Thank you to anyone who answers!|||What you want is SO EASY even to DIY in a desktop PC. Laptops have no expansion slots for graphics. The best you could do is maximize the RAM you could share as videoram. To improve gaming speed, just lower display resolution and game quality settings.|||sorry man you cant thats a laptop the only laptops i know you can change the video cards is the dell xps series and the alienware which you dont have so you cant dude
I was wondering if this particular PC has any slots that I can install a dedicated video card in, or how I can check. Sorry if this question seems a little noobish, but I'm trying to learn as much about computers as possible! Thank you to anyone who answers!|||What you want is SO EASY even to DIY in a desktop PC. Laptops have no expansion slots for graphics. The best you could do is maximize the RAM you could share as videoram. To improve gaming speed, just lower display resolution and game quality settings.|||sorry man you cant thats a laptop the only laptops i know you can change the video cards is the dell xps series and the alienware which you dont have so you cant dude
Video cards!! dedicated and integrated?? im just wondering since integrated video cards rely on your?
processor what if youve got a good processor like Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9800 2.93GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB, 4gb of ram.. if ur video card is Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , would it be able to play newer games at high res or the processor doesnt affect the performance of you integrated video card..|||Of course a dedicated graphics card would be better if you would want to crank up the details of the games. Newer games tend to work better with a dedicated graphics card rather than an integrated one, as most of the processor would end up processing the graphics and not the other aspects of the game with the integrated one, like the music,storyline,scripts,etc. As the dedicated one handles all the graphics, the processor can process all the other small stuff, leaving a detailed and fast game. The difference can also vastly affect your game play experience.
So, if you have an integrated graphics card, its just gonna take its toll on the processor and affect the frames-per-second of the game, and maybe even ruin your gameplay experience, regardless how powerful your processor is.|||external or integrated video with both use processor power and external video cards usually always out perform integrated graphics. hope this helps :0)|||integrated sucks
So, if you have an integrated graphics card, its just gonna take its toll on the processor and affect the frames-per-second of the game, and maybe even ruin your gameplay experience, regardless how powerful your processor is.|||external or integrated video with both use processor power and external video cards usually always out perform integrated graphics. hope this helps :0)|||integrated sucks
Can i use Intel 845 G/GL Integrated Video card to install linux ubuntu with geting xserver error ?
Yes, that video adapter has great support with Linux.
Can my Macbook's integrated video card be upgraded?
Specifically, I want to play Madden 08/|||I agree with the guy above, DEAL with the mac you purchased.
Anyways... you can't upgrade the card....|||no, the integrated graphics adapter in a macbook cannot be upgraded to anything else. the macbook is not for gaming.|||Sorry but it cannot be upgraded, the same as any other laptop that has integrated video.|||No, thats why you bought a Mac - so you wouldn't have to fiddle with hardware, remember? Take what Apple gives you, and like it, like the rest of the fanboys.|||No, unfortunately. It is soldered to the logic board.|||Unfortunately, no.
I wanted to do the same thing but the video card is smoldered into the motherboard along with the processor.
If you really want to upgrade the video card you could look around online or find a computer guru and have him put in a motherboard that has whatever video card you want but no, you can't upgrade just the video card.
Anyways... you can't upgrade the card....|||no, the integrated graphics adapter in a macbook cannot be upgraded to anything else. the macbook is not for gaming.|||Sorry but it cannot be upgraded, the same as any other laptop that has integrated video.|||No, thats why you bought a Mac - so you wouldn't have to fiddle with hardware, remember? Take what Apple gives you, and like it, like the rest of the fanboys.|||No, unfortunately. It is soldered to the logic board.|||Unfortunately, no.
I wanted to do the same thing but the video card is smoldered into the motherboard along with the processor.
If you really want to upgrade the video card you could look around online or find a computer guru and have him put in a motherboard that has whatever video card you want but no, you can't upgrade just the video card.
How to disable integrated video card and add new video card?
i got an idea ( well based on the internet) on doing this. must just in case im asking.
[Goto Mycomputer (right click) then properties then Hardware then then.. device manager( is it? my pc is different language ) then Display adaptor then + then disable, shutdown . add new video card then then install.] well will this work for XP?|||When u switch onthe computer start pressing keys like del or some f8 or f9 key ..This takes u to the bios where u can choose ur display adapter..
Hope i helped
Smarth|||Doing that only disables it on the OS, not the PC.
If you want to do it for PC and further use, you better do it in the system BIOS.|||most computers automatically disable the on board video card when you plug a new one in. if not in the bios you should get the option to pick what one to use once both are plugged in.|||yes you need to disable the onboard video in the bios. you gotta find it :)... after that shut down your pc and install your new card and boot up. good luck
[Goto Mycomputer (right click) then properties then Hardware then then.. device manager( is it? my pc is different language ) then Display adaptor then + then disable, shutdown . add new video card then then install.] well will this work for XP?|||When u switch onthe computer start pressing keys like del or some f8 or f9 key ..This takes u to the bios where u can choose ur display adapter..
Hope i helped
Smarth|||Doing that only disables it on the OS, not the PC.
If you want to do it for PC and further use, you better do it in the system BIOS.|||most computers automatically disable the on board video card when you plug a new one in. if not in the bios you should get the option to pick what one to use once both are plugged in.|||yes you need to disable the onboard video in the bios. you gotta find it :)... after that shut down your pc and install your new card and boot up. good luck
How do I find out what kind of video card I can use for my computer?
I have an integrated video card in my computer right now, and I want to figure out what kind of actual video card I can put in it. I'm not sure what to look up to find it. I just want something like a 128 MB ATI Radeon or something like that. What do I do to find out what kind of video card is able to go into my computer?|||u need to google ur system model and see what slot types it has ie; agp, pci-express ..or just plain pci ..|||I think it's more a question of what's compatible with your operating system. If you're using Windows, and who isn't, go to Microsoft's website and search for HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) and see if the video card you want to install is on the list. If it's not, it doesn't mean it won't work. It just means Microsoft hasn't tested it.
The hardware compatibility is a question too. Last time I checked, as long as it's AGP, you should be good to go.|||You have to know what type of motherboard you have. You can look through your documentation to find this out, or you can open up the case. Then you look to see what type of interface slots you have. Older motherboards will just have PCI slots (then you can only get a PCI video card), or an AGP slot (marked "AGP ?x, where ? might be 1, 2, 4, or 8) - this means you can get an AGP video card. The newest interface is PCI Express (PCIe).|||Well, basically it depends on what type of slots you have on your motherboard. You almost surely will have pci buses available. Try the program below to see motherboard buses available. If ther is AGP or PCi Express would be your other options.|||First thing you need to know, is if your motherboard has PCI or PCI-E or AGP slot for a video cards. If your computer has a micro board and you lack space inside your case, then you will also have to worry about the physical size of the video card. Then also the age of your system. You do not want to end up with a video card that is faster then your whole system.
Post a new message with your computers spec's. It's processor, how much memory it has. You should then get reliable answers from the hard ware people on here who know what they are doing.|||If you know what graphics card you want its pretty simple. Open up your case and look what expansion slot you have. If its a brown short slot (about 4") than you have AGP. If its black or some other color and a bit longer (about 5") than you have PCI-Express X16. Knowing that that narrows your search down a bit. Next thing you need to find out is if your power supply unit is up to the challenge of powering your new graphics card. That I cannot help you with. It all depends on the card. If you have PCI-e chances are you may need a 6 pin PCI-e power connector.
The hardware compatibility is a question too. Last time I checked, as long as it's AGP, you should be good to go.|||You have to know what type of motherboard you have. You can look through your documentation to find this out, or you can open up the case. Then you look to see what type of interface slots you have. Older motherboards will just have PCI slots (then you can only get a PCI video card), or an AGP slot (marked "AGP ?x, where ? might be 1, 2, 4, or 8) - this means you can get an AGP video card. The newest interface is PCI Express (PCIe).|||Well, basically it depends on what type of slots you have on your motherboard. You almost surely will have pci buses available. Try the program below to see motherboard buses available. If ther is AGP or PCi Express would be your other options.|||First thing you need to know, is if your motherboard has PCI or PCI-E or AGP slot for a video cards. If your computer has a micro board and you lack space inside your case, then you will also have to worry about the physical size of the video card. Then also the age of your system. You do not want to end up with a video card that is faster then your whole system.
Post a new message with your computers spec's. It's processor, how much memory it has. You should then get reliable answers from the hard ware people on here who know what they are doing.|||If you know what graphics card you want its pretty simple. Open up your case and look what expansion slot you have. If its a brown short slot (about 4") than you have AGP. If its black or some other color and a bit longer (about 5") than you have PCI-Express X16. Knowing that that narrows your search down a bit. Next thing you need to find out is if your power supply unit is up to the challenge of powering your new graphics card. That I cannot help you with. It all depends on the card. If you have PCI-e chances are you may need a 6 pin PCI-e power connector.
Can i replace an integrated video card on my toshiba satellite m55 laptop?
i need to get a new one because i cant use widows aero with my copy of windows 7
and its just a little too old|||No you can't|||no, mainly you can't change a laptop's hardware, exept for it's hard disk and memory. in some computers you can change the graphics card and the cpu, but it mostly comes with a high prize. so you better buy a new laptop or go back to windows xp/ vista or Linux (ubuntu/kubuntu)|||Integrated video cards are actually built-in to the motherboard, so they are impossible to replace.
And you can't add a video card to a laptop, at least not to most laptops anyway.
and its just a little too old|||No you can't|||no, mainly you can't change a laptop's hardware, exept for it's hard disk and memory. in some computers you can change the graphics card and the cpu, but it mostly comes with a high prize. so you better buy a new laptop or go back to windows xp/ vista or Linux (ubuntu/kubuntu)|||Integrated video cards are actually built-in to the motherboard, so they are impossible to replace.
And you can't add a video card to a laptop, at least not to most laptops anyway.
How do i upgrade a integrated video card?
i want to play mincraft but i don't think my video card can play this game smoothly, i understand the basics of graphic cards. how can i upgrade my video card if its installed to the mother board? if i do upgrade do i need a PSU? or is there some video card that wont need a PSU? thank you !!!
specs: Compaq Presario-CQ5600y
Operating system installed
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor
AMD Athlon™ II 170u Processor
• 2.0 GHz, 1000 MHz FSBC
Chipset
nVIDIA MCP61P
Memory
Memory
2 GB DDR2
Memory slots
2 DIMM sockets
Storage
External drive bays
Two external 5.25"
One internal 3.5"
Internal drive
500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive (7200 rpm)
Optical drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe technology
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE integrated graphics|||To answer you're question, what you're proposing to do is impossible.
Unless you've had experience with video cards and or manufacturing them.
You would have to literally modify the card, physically.
That would mean the interchanging of parts.
Do yourself a favor, buy a new card.|||No! You don't have to worry about the onboard Nvidia 6150 Graphics chip that's soldered onto you motherboard. All you have to do is physically install the new graphics card (After you uninstall the Drivers to the onboard graphics).
every motherboard with the onboard 6150 graphics has a PCI-E slot for expansion. So, you will need to buy a graphics card with a PCI-E x16 interface.
The BIOS is program to run the new graphics card once it's installed (AND THE COMPUTER WILL FORGET ABOUT THE OLD GPU CHIP). Windows 7 will install the drivers to the new graphics card if you perform a "Windows update" after you install the new card. Like I said, you will need to uninstall the drivers to the onboard graphics. It is better for you to download the drivers to the new graphics card instead of letting windows do it.
I just wanted to throw all of that info in there because people are always asking about that.
Your 250w power supply will limit what cards you can put into this computer. You should be able to squeak by with a low power card like the 6570 and be okay. Despite the fact you have a 250w power supply, the other parts in your computer don't use a whole lot of power. The processor for instance is a single core and it uses 20 watts at it's peak.
Minecraft does eat up a lot of the processors resources. You will get better gameplay with a faster processor. You have an AM2+ motherboard. The best processor you can possibly put into your computer is the AMD Phenom II X3 715. You do have a 95w cap for the processor on your motherboard. If you replace the processor and the graphics card you will need a new power supply. Look for something that's around 400 watts.
If you have to replace the power supply you may as well buy a 6670, 6750, or a 6770.
every graphics chip,/card comsumes power. Cheaper cards use around 30w-50w at the most. The more expensive cards use, 100w, 150w, and over 300w.|||. You have to physically go out and buy a new card. Your graphics card has a PCI Express x16 slot, so go buy any new-ish graphics card and plug it in. Once you install the drivers for the new card, your computer will automatically switch to using that instead of the integrated graphics. You'll probably need a new power supply too, since yours is only 250W (most decent graphics cards require a 400W or larger power supply). Again, you just buy the new piece, unplug the old one, plug the new one in. Power supplies are pretty standard so just get one the same physical size as your current one and you should be fine.|||you add extra graphics card externally how much u want .|||In general, what you do in that case is you have a slot where you can put a NEW video card in, which disables the old one. Exact circumstances will depend on your mainboard. Read the manual.
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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
There's too much blood in my caffeine system.|||You would have to remove the video card from the motherboard and install a new one.
specs: Compaq Presario-CQ5600y
Operating system installed
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor
AMD Athlon™ II 170u Processor
• 2.0 GHz, 1000 MHz FSBC
Chipset
nVIDIA MCP61P
Memory
Memory
2 GB DDR2
Memory slots
2 DIMM sockets
Storage
External drive bays
Two external 5.25"
One internal 3.5"
Internal drive
500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive (7200 rpm)
Optical drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe technology
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE integrated graphics|||To answer you're question, what you're proposing to do is impossible.
Unless you've had experience with video cards and or manufacturing them.
You would have to literally modify the card, physically.
That would mean the interchanging of parts.
Do yourself a favor, buy a new card.|||No! You don't have to worry about the onboard Nvidia 6150 Graphics chip that's soldered onto you motherboard. All you have to do is physically install the new graphics card (After you uninstall the Drivers to the onboard graphics).
every motherboard with the onboard 6150 graphics has a PCI-E slot for expansion. So, you will need to buy a graphics card with a PCI-E x16 interface.
The BIOS is program to run the new graphics card once it's installed (AND THE COMPUTER WILL FORGET ABOUT THE OLD GPU CHIP). Windows 7 will install the drivers to the new graphics card if you perform a "Windows update" after you install the new card. Like I said, you will need to uninstall the drivers to the onboard graphics. It is better for you to download the drivers to the new graphics card instead of letting windows do it.
I just wanted to throw all of that info in there because people are always asking about that.
Your 250w power supply will limit what cards you can put into this computer. You should be able to squeak by with a low power card like the 6570 and be okay. Despite the fact you have a 250w power supply, the other parts in your computer don't use a whole lot of power. The processor for instance is a single core and it uses 20 watts at it's peak.
Minecraft does eat up a lot of the processors resources. You will get better gameplay with a faster processor. You have an AM2+ motherboard. The best processor you can possibly put into your computer is the AMD Phenom II X3 715. You do have a 95w cap for the processor on your motherboard. If you replace the processor and the graphics card you will need a new power supply. Look for something that's around 400 watts.
If you have to replace the power supply you may as well buy a 6670, 6750, or a 6770.
every graphics chip,/card comsumes power. Cheaper cards use around 30w-50w at the most. The more expensive cards use, 100w, 150w, and over 300w.|||. You have to physically go out and buy a new card. Your graphics card has a PCI Express x16 slot, so go buy any new-ish graphics card and plug it in. Once you install the drivers for the new card, your computer will automatically switch to using that instead of the integrated graphics. You'll probably need a new power supply too, since yours is only 250W (most decent graphics cards require a 400W or larger power supply). Again, you just buy the new piece, unplug the old one, plug the new one in. Power supplies are pretty standard so just get one the same physical size as your current one and you should be fine.|||you add extra graphics card externally how much u want .|||In general, what you do in that case is you have a slot where you can put a NEW video card in, which disables the old one. Exact circumstances will depend on your mainboard. Read the manual.
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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
There's too much blood in my caffeine system.|||You would have to remove the video card from the motherboard and install a new one.
"No Signal" message on monitor. How do I install new graphics card, cannot disable integrated video.?
Message on monitor is "No signal" so cannot log onto windows to disable the integrated video card. Tried using different monitor and connection cords, get same error message. Motherboard is Imperial GV MOT. No. 143159.
Can I install the PCI card and access windows without disabling? If not, is the integrated video module/card replaceable?|||Hi try booting in safe mode by pressing f8 key while booting, and uninstall the video drivers and reboot , it will be ok|||Use the PCI card. You can get get a no signal if the resolution you set is not recognized by the monitor. This usually happens with TVs. Also some monitors, like mine, will display the message for a few second when I first stat up the computer.
Can I install the PCI card and access windows without disabling? If not, is the integrated video module/card replaceable?|||Hi try booting in safe mode by pressing f8 key while booting, and uninstall the video drivers and reboot , it will be ok|||Use the PCI card. You can get get a no signal if the resolution you set is not recognized by the monitor. This usually happens with TVs. Also some monitors, like mine, will display the message for a few second when I first stat up the computer.
How do I disable an integrated video card, so I can install a new one?
I own an HP pavillion A800n that has an integrated VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP. I just bought a NVidia FX 5500. The instruction manual says that if there is an integrated card, that it needs to be disabled.
I have no idea how to disable it. I do know where to put the new video card and all that, but how do I disable the integrated one?|||Press F2 during startup|||Go into your bios(when you first boot up your computer). Then disable it.|||If you know for certain the chips that are the video card, there are copper lines on the motherboard that are the busses to it. Take a razor blade and cut through them, and make certain that they are out of the loop. You just need to cut the buss, not all the way through the card.
http://www.cnet.com
Will help you.
If you found that you are wrong, you can carefully drop a bead of hot solder over the cut to reconnect.|||right hit on mycomputer>hit on properties> hit hardware>hit on device manager>hit on .Display Adapters>right hit on the display card>hit on properties>hit on th device usage tab ,At the bottom.
hit on .Do not use this device (disable) .hit on ok
hit on .Apply and ok .|||you have to go into the bios to disable the onboard video. most computers you have to push DELETE to get into the bios. some HPs you have to push F1 or F2.|||Your computer can have more than one display device. You can disable it by going into the device manager and disabling the device, but it's really not that important.
Right click on my computer. Click properties. Click hardware. Click device manager. Click the + next to display adapters. right click on integrated graphics and click disable.
I have no idea how to disable it. I do know where to put the new video card and all that, but how do I disable the integrated one?|||Press F2 during startup|||Go into your bios(when you first boot up your computer). Then disable it.|||If you know for certain the chips that are the video card, there are copper lines on the motherboard that are the busses to it. Take a razor blade and cut through them, and make certain that they are out of the loop. You just need to cut the buss, not all the way through the card.
http://www.cnet.com
Will help you.
If you found that you are wrong, you can carefully drop a bead of hot solder over the cut to reconnect.|||right hit on mycomputer>hit on properties> hit hardware>hit on device manager>hit on .Display Adapters>right hit on the display card>hit on properties>hit on th device usage tab ,At the bottom.
hit on .Do not use this device (disable) .hit on ok
hit on .Apply and ok .|||you have to go into the bios to disable the onboard video. most computers you have to push DELETE to get into the bios. some HPs you have to push F1 or F2.|||Your computer can have more than one display device. You can disable it by going into the device manager and disabling the device, but it's really not that important.
Right click on my computer. Click properties. Click hardware. Click device manager. Click the + next to display adapters. right click on integrated graphics and click disable.
Does an integrated video card mean it's stuck to your motherboard?
Are integrated video cards attached to your motherboard? Are they replaceable?|||yes, it's physically a part of your motherboard
no, you can't replace it, although you can install a PCI/AGP card, and disable the on board on through your systems BIOS|||Yes, unfortunately a integrated video card means its either attached to your motherboard or a part of the motherboards core logic chip-set. Its not to bad if your using the machine as a simple office computer or for simpler tasks (web surfing and light games). Anything more than that I would recommend a standalone video card. What sort of expansion slots are on the mother board?|||Basically yes...it is the same as on-board meaning it comes as part of your motherboard. Best to you...
no, you can't replace it, although you can install a PCI/AGP card, and disable the on board on through your systems BIOS|||Yes, unfortunately a integrated video card means its either attached to your motherboard or a part of the motherboards core logic chip-set. Its not to bad if your using the machine as a simple office computer or for simpler tasks (web surfing and light games). Anything more than that I would recommend a standalone video card. What sort of expansion slots are on the mother board?|||Basically yes...it is the same as on-board meaning it comes as part of your motherboard. Best to you...
Can i change the video card of a HP Pavilion a6120n Desktop PC?
Thing is that I'm thinking to buy a HP Pavilion a6120n Desktop PC and wanna change its video card in the future. But i cant find the info. on its motherboard. Can someone plz tell me if i can replace in the future its integrated video card with a nVidia geforce 8600GT-DDR3. An extra info. of the computer was the chipset:Intel® 945G Express Chipset.|||Here's a page from HP.com. List's your mobo as a Asus P5LP-LE. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…
Is the ATI Radeon HD 4350 an integrated video card?
It comes with some computers sold at Costco.|||It's not integrated but it's a very low end card you won't be able to play most graphics demanding new games. Buy a computer with regular integrated graphics that has a PCI-E slot available and get the card separately and install it yourself it's very simple.|||This may answer your question
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/graphics-…
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What happens when I disable my integrated video card?
So I am going to install a video card into my PC desktop (NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX into an eMachines ET1831-07 desktop PC). I have everything I need, but I heard, once your video card is installed, you plug your monitor back into your integrated card, disable it using Device Manager, then shut down your system. Once it is shut down, you plug your monitor into the video card, turn on the system, then install all of the card's latest drivers. Is that what you are supposed to do? What if the card did not work properly while my integrated card is disabled? Doesn't that mean I cannot see anything? Please answer, and thanks!|||try installing your video card with out disabling your on board video, most machines do it automatically and revert back to it when there is no other card installed. if you do have a problem you can always reset your bios.|||First thing to do, is uninstall the drivers and software for the integrated card, then using CCCleaner or DriverSweeper remove the cruff left over and then remove it via device manager. Power off the computer, install new video card, and power cables. Attach your monitor to the new cable and power on the PC, go into the BIOS and disable on-board video, save changes and exit. Boot into windows and install the latest drivers, which I think are 260.99 IIRC.
Increasing system RAM used by my Integrated video card.?
How can i do that? i have 4 gigs of ram and i was wondering how i could increase the system ram beings shared with my integrated card?
Thanks|||The option is usually in your BIOS- how much memory is allocated to the onboard video. Doesn't make the card any faster, though. Even a $50 dedicated card like a Geforce 7300GT is better than any integrated video.|||The integrated card has a max on the ammount it can share with RAM. That max is reached when the graphics need more v-ram it automatically pulls it from your system ram.
Thanks|||The option is usually in your BIOS- how much memory is allocated to the onboard video. Doesn't make the card any faster, though. Even a $50 dedicated card like a Geforce 7300GT is better than any integrated video.|||The integrated card has a max on the ammount it can share with RAM. That max is reached when the graphics need more v-ram it automatically pulls it from your system ram.
Question about disabling integrated video card.?
If i were to install a new video card, since mine is integrated, would i have to disable it before or after i install the new one?|||No, you will NOT have to disable the intergrated card. The computer will automatically select the card that has a monitor attached to it.
However, you might have to enable BOTH cards if you plan to use multiple monitors.|||Certainly, Glad it helped. Tisk Tisk on the person that Thumbed down me, I got the prize
|||install the new one first and then go into the bios and disable the onboard graphics....cheers|||try to disable it first that way you run into any IRQ conflicts.|||install the card 1st,and the driver then after that disable it
some mobo r auto disable the intergrated like gigabyte after u install a 3d card.. there u go,enjoy ur new card
However, you might have to enable BOTH cards if you plan to use multiple monitors.|||Certainly, Glad it helped. Tisk Tisk on the person that Thumbed down me, I got the prize
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|||install the new one first and then go into the bios and disable the onboard graphics....cheers|||try to disable it first that way you run into any IRQ conflicts.|||install the card 1st,and the driver then after that disable it
some mobo r auto disable the intergrated like gigabyte after u install a 3d card.. there u go,enjoy ur new card
Can't find integrated video card driver !?
So my 1GB GeForce Nvidia from Galaxy just broke and I plugged the monitor into the integrated video card of the pc, but that video card its called ATI RS690 and I can't find the driver.. can anybody help ?|||You need to go to the bios and disable the pci-e graphic card setting and set video setting for onbroad video card or if you have a msi k9a2vm-fd motherboard you can download the driver at softpedia .com|||The ATI RS690 chipset includes x1250 integrated graphics, which is the "video card" you need to be looking for.
Go to AMD's driver download page, http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSuppo… select Desktop Graphics, Radeon X series, Radeon X1xxx Series and your operating system. It will take you to a legacy driver that is compatible with your system (AMD dropped current driver support for everything before the HD 2xxxx series)
Go to AMD's driver download page, http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSuppo… select Desktop Graphics, Radeon X series, Radeon X1xxx Series and your operating system. It will take you to a legacy driver that is compatible with your system (AMD dropped current driver support for everything before the HD 2xxxx series)
Who would best benefit from a discrete video card vs. an integrated video card?
A. A gamer because a discrete video card provides faster frame rates and prevents graphics lag.
B. Someone who watches movies on the computer because a discrete video card lessens stuttering or choppy video.
C. Someone who does digital photo and video editing because a discrete video card allows faster rendering of video or photos when editing.
D. All of the above|||D.. a better video card effects every graphic on your computer / resolution etc
B. Someone who watches movies on the computer because a discrete video card lessens stuttering or choppy video.
C. Someone who does digital photo and video editing because a discrete video card allows faster rendering of video or photos when editing.
D. All of the above|||D.. a better video card effects every graphic on your computer / resolution etc
Is there a way to make my integrated video card perform better on my laptop?
Im not sure exactly what video card i have, my laptop is an Inspiron 1525 if that helps, if you need the video card information I can post it later if I can find it.|||generally with a laptop, ur stuck with whatever u get. They are a bit harder to upgrade, most particularly the video card.. A good way to find out what kind u have is to goto
Start
Run
type "dxdiag" without quotes
press display tab
That will give u the info your looking for as to what kind of video card u have, how much video memory u have with it. and what date the driver was made (might help to try and update the drivers)|||You can try adding ram which could help. Integrated video cards are not good for playing higher graphic games.
Start
Run
type "dxdiag" without quotes
press display tab
That will give u the info your looking for as to what kind of video card u have, how much video memory u have with it. and what date the driver was made (might help to try and update the drivers)|||You can try adding ram which could help. Integrated video cards are not good for playing higher graphic games.
How do I upgrade the MB used in my integrated video card?
I just "inherited" an old laptop from my dad, and the integrated video card only runs at 16 MB when the system had 256 MB of RAM. Now it has 512, but the integrated Radeon Mobility 7500 video card still runs at only 16 MB. How do I divert more memory to the video card?|||I'm very sorry to say,.... you don't. Even the newest laptops can't have their integrated video upgraded without the purchase of a new motherboard. Sorry bro.|||Unfortunately you cannot "divert" more memory to the video card. The RAM for the system is different for the RAM on the video card. Your best bet would be to upgrade the video card. If its even possible on the laptop. Since the card is "integrated" i don't think you would be able to upgrade on a laptop.
What is the best motherboard with integrated video card?
I need an Intel core i7 motherboard with an integrated video card. The money isn't a big issue, anything under $400 will do. Thank you very much. ATX form faxtor. 10 points per best answer and thumbs up!.|||I don't think they make i7 boards with integrated video... if $400 is your price tag, then you could buy a $250-300 video card and then use the remaining $100-150 for a video card.
How well does halo play on pc with an integrated video card?
celeron 2.5 ghz 504 ram|||unfortunately, an on board video card in not a good gaming solution. see if you have an AGP slot or even better a pci-e slot, and get a video card with at least 128mb of memory|||Will not play at all you need at minimum a 32mb off board video card that supports full transform and lighting which onboard usually does not support|||depends on the integrated video, but probably not very well.
If you put a video card in a pc with an integrated video card, do you have to disable the on-board card first?
Nope ... Depending on your OS and Motherboard, you can just install the Graphics card, plug your monitor in, and reboot
Good Luck!|||Most modern BIOS will detect the new video card and disable the on board video automatically.
Otherwise, one may have to go into the BIOS and disable the on-board video....|||Nope. Just be sure to plug your monitor cord into your graphics card instead of your motherboard. You may need a new graphics driver though
Good Luck!|||Most modern BIOS will detect the new video card and disable the on board video automatically.
Otherwise, one may have to go into the BIOS and disable the on-board video....|||Nope. Just be sure to plug your monitor cord into your graphics card instead of your motherboard. You may need a new graphics driver though
Onboard/integrated video card question?
i'm planning on buying a motherboard, here's the thing: a motherboard with onboard video card which was geforce 6100 is cheaper than a motherboard without an onboard video card.....so now i wanna get the cheaper one and then just buy a better seperate video card later...would installing this seperate video card mess up my system 'cause the mobo already has an onboard one??? how would i disable the onboard video card? would disabling it be problematic?...i heard i shouldn't for example install a seperate nvidia video card if the mobo's onboard is also nvidia?|||There won't be any problem installing another video card with the integrated one, as long as you realize you can only use one of them. Disabling the onboard video card is easy. Once you install the new one, just go into your BIOS and select which video card you want to use. So buy the better board and upgrade your card later.|||No it will be fine. You can disable the onboard if it comes to that.|||You can disable the onboard video card in bios setup.|||No, I have done this when the inboard card quit
When building a computer, how does the video card work beofre drivers?
I am building a computer using a motherboard which does not have an integrated video card. When I turn it on for the first time, how will I be able to see anything on the screen using my video card before I have had a chance to install the drivers for it?
How does the video card work on first boot-up?|||Basic, generic Windows drivers. It will have a 600x480 resolution, 16 colors, or something like that.|||The motherboard has on it the BIOS (basic input output system). The BIOS controls all the things like chips, hard drive and video card. It has a very basic video output so it will work. Once you have software on the hard drive you will see, if you install the right driver, a marked difference in your video quality and options. At first boot you will get a resolution of 1024 x 768 maximum. With drivers you may get TV out, 3D, resolutions much higher than the one above, depending on the quality and abilities of the card.|||The video card will work automatically - the drivers are more for updating it and making sure it's got everything it needs to run properly. Just make sure it's connected properly to your motherboard and PSU (if needed) properly and it will work automatically - once you've installed your OS, just update your drivers and you're good to go.|||It works with really low defualt settings. It'll look really glitchy, and sort of like when you start a computer in safe mode.|||The basic functionality will work fine, however your drivers will optimize performance.|||It will go to the basic default VGA mode. From there the rest of the drivers can be installed
How does the video card work on first boot-up?|||Basic, generic Windows drivers. It will have a 600x480 resolution, 16 colors, or something like that.|||The motherboard has on it the BIOS (basic input output system). The BIOS controls all the things like chips, hard drive and video card. It has a very basic video output so it will work. Once you have software on the hard drive you will see, if you install the right driver, a marked difference in your video quality and options. At first boot you will get a resolution of 1024 x 768 maximum. With drivers you may get TV out, 3D, resolutions much higher than the one above, depending on the quality and abilities of the card.|||The video card will work automatically - the drivers are more for updating it and making sure it's got everything it needs to run properly. Just make sure it's connected properly to your motherboard and PSU (if needed) properly and it will work automatically - once you've installed your OS, just update your drivers and you're good to go.|||It works with really low defualt settings. It'll look really glitchy, and sort of like when you start a computer in safe mode.|||The basic functionality will work fine, however your drivers will optimize performance.|||It will go to the basic default VGA mode. From there the rest of the drivers can be installed
How do I replace an integrated graphics card?
I have a dell inspiron 6400 laptop and want to replace the integrated video card so I can play fallout 3. I'm pretty comfortable taking my pc apart and modifying it, it wouldnt be my first time, and I know it's possible but don't know how much it will cost or how to do it?
Something to do with a "PCI Express x16 slot"?|||you will have to get a video card that is meant for that laptop check ebay. if it was a desktop you could buy a pci-e video card, laptops are alot more complicated|||Nope, you can't replace or upgrade the graphics card in a laptop. A laptop has no slots.|||unfortunately you cant replace every part on a laptop but I think you can have your laptop manufacturer upgrade it if you ask them. *note laptops can only take specific parts made for laptops.*|||Hi,
The PCI Express x16 slot is found only on desktop PC's and as the guy above me mentioned, you can't upgrade laptop gfx without a full motherboard replacement.
Sorry, but there you go.
Something to do with a "PCI Express x16 slot"?|||you will have to get a video card that is meant for that laptop check ebay. if it was a desktop you could buy a pci-e video card, laptops are alot more complicated|||Nope, you can't replace or upgrade the graphics card in a laptop. A laptop has no slots.|||unfortunately you cant replace every part on a laptop but I think you can have your laptop manufacturer upgrade it if you ask them. *note laptops can only take specific parts made for laptops.*|||Hi,
The PCI Express x16 slot is found only on desktop PC's and as the guy above me mentioned, you can't upgrade laptop gfx without a full motherboard replacement.
Sorry, but there you go.
Where can i find the integrated video card in a motherboard ?
like where is it on the motherboard?
can someone show me a picture of it?
10 points best answer|||You won't be able to see an integrated video card - it is usually integrated into the northbridge chip which is under a heatsink.|||It depends on the motherboard layout, but it's usually very close to the VGA connector on the motherboard.|||Each motherboard maker puts the chip in a different place, without knowing what motherboard you have, how would we know where it is?
What are you trying to find out?|||it can depend from motherboard to motherboard and also the maker of the motherboard, if you take a look at http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/AMDATXMbo… for example it gives location of hardware.
can someone show me a picture of it?
10 points best answer|||You won't be able to see an integrated video card - it is usually integrated into the northbridge chip which is under a heatsink.|||It depends on the motherboard layout, but it's usually very close to the VGA connector on the motherboard.|||Each motherboard maker puts the chip in a different place, without knowing what motherboard you have, how would we know where it is?
What are you trying to find out?|||it can depend from motherboard to motherboard and also the maker of the motherboard, if you take a look at http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/AMDATXMbo… for example it gives location of hardware.
Can I put "nvidia video card" on my laptop (dell inspiron 1420) which is now have only integrated video card?
I'm just thinking if i buy a video card (maybe nvidia) for my laptop (dell inspiron 1420) because the integrated video card of my laptop is very low. So i can't play some games that require high video card,
If you guys know about this on how can i put a video card on my laptop and maybe how much do i need to spend for buying a nvidia video card that suitable for gaming.
Thanks guys! ^_^|||Once again folk jumping out with bad info.
As to your laptop, there are NO options for video card. It is integrated and the only way to improve it is to replace the laptop. NOTHING under $1K USD has interchangable video. Most do not even have interchangable modem and ethernet/WiFi.
Now as to laptops with interchangable video cards. Yes they do exist. They are not exclusive to Alienware. In fact the MX11 is integrated. When you get to professional machines or high end gaming machines you will encounter a selection of video cards. These are daughter cards mounted on the motherboard and often over the top of an integrated video chip with dedicated memory. Case in point is the Dell Precision M6500. I have personally replaced video cards in Dell Inspiron and Dell Latitude machines. I've also done it in HP machines, but that is with replacement of the entire motherboard.|||If your gpu is integrated into your mobo you cant upgrade it.|||Laptops never have upgradable graphics. You outta luck.
If you guys know about this on how can i put a video card on my laptop and maybe how much do i need to spend for buying a nvidia video card that suitable for gaming.
Thanks guys! ^_^|||Once again folk jumping out with bad info.
As to your laptop, there are NO options for video card. It is integrated and the only way to improve it is to replace the laptop. NOTHING under $1K USD has interchangable video. Most do not even have interchangable modem and ethernet/WiFi.
Now as to laptops with interchangable video cards. Yes they do exist. They are not exclusive to Alienware. In fact the MX11 is integrated. When you get to professional machines or high end gaming machines you will encounter a selection of video cards. These are daughter cards mounted on the motherboard and often over the top of an integrated video chip with dedicated memory. Case in point is the Dell Precision M6500. I have personally replaced video cards in Dell Inspiron and Dell Latitude machines. I've also done it in HP machines, but that is with replacement of the entire motherboard.|||If your gpu is integrated into your mobo you cant upgrade it.|||Laptops never have upgradable graphics. You outta luck.
Can I install an integrated video card on my hp pavilion dv6660se?
No, you can't it is physically soldered to your motherboard. So just deal with the Intel GMA you have|||no if you have a desktop you can easily get a whole new motherboard with video card for about 300 but if you have a laptop it would be very pricy and difficult to do that.|||This laptop has no means to upgrade the video. There are no slots for a video card.|||No. integrated means it is physically part of the motherboard.
I purchased lenovo V560 with integrated video card. Does this laptop have one more slot for additional card?
No
Laptop computers are popular with people of all computing habits, from casual users to hardcore gamers. As more media applications such as games and movies are used by laptop owners, many people feel the need to have the video card in their laptop upgraded so that they can run the latest media and games. If you have a laptop and want to upgrade the video card, you may be able to do so.
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Contact your laptop manufacturer to determine if laptop's video card can be upgraded. Unless you purchase a high-end or gaming laptop, the video card is usually not upgradable because it is integrated directly into the motherboard of the computer. Higher-end and gaming laptops have discrete video cards that can oftentimes be upgraded if the laptop manufacturer chose to produce an upgraded model of the video card. If the laptop is unable to have its video card upgraded, you'll have to buy a new laptop to get an upgraded video card.
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Purchase an upgraded video card directly from the manufacturer. Laptop video cards are specially designed and made by the laptop manufacturers and are generally available only from the manufacturers themselves. You may be able to find them on auction sites or from third-party dealers, but to ensure that the card works properly with your laptop model, you should go through your computer manufacturer.
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Find out if the card is user-serviceable or not. If it is, you will be sent the part and can install it yourself by taking apart the laptop computer, removing the old video card and putting the new one in. If not, then you may have to pay an additional fee to have the laptop manufacturer send a technician to install the video card for you.|||No laptops dont have extra slots for video card.|||No
Laptop computers are popular with people of all computing habits, from casual users to hardcore gamers. As more media applications such as games and movies are used by laptop owners, many people feel the need to have the video card in their laptop upgraded so that they can run the latest media and games. If you have a laptop and want to upgrade the video card, you may be able to do so.
1
Contact your laptop manufacturer to determine if laptop's video card can be upgraded. Unless you purchase a high-end or gaming laptop, the video card is usually not upgradable because it is integrated directly into the motherboard of the computer. Higher-end and gaming laptops have discrete video cards that can oftentimes be upgraded if the laptop manufacturer chose to produce an upgraded model of the video card. If the laptop is unable to have its video card upgraded, you'll have to buy a new laptop to get an upgraded video card.
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Purchase an upgraded video card directly from the manufacturer. Laptop video cards are specially designed and made by the laptop manufacturers and are generally available only from the manufacturers themselves. You may be able to find them on auction sites or from third-party dealers, but to ensure that the card works properly with your laptop model, you should go through your computer manufacturer.
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Find out if the card is user-serviceable or not. If it is, you will be sent the part and can install it yourself by taking apart the laptop computer, removing the old video card and putting the new one in. If not, then you may have to pay an additional fee to have the laptop manufacturer send a technician to install the video card for you.|||No laptops dont have extra slots for video card.|||No
When you're buying a new desktop computer, what are the pros and cons of having an integrated video card?
The problem is limitation. Most onboard video chipsets are poor to marginal quality and usually limit the maximum amount of video memory to 128MB or less. Another drawback is this memory is from your available RAM. If you buy a system with 512MB RAM and the video ship uses 128MB, you really only have 384MB actual usable RAM. Usually, onboard video is cheaper, though. If money is a big issue, and it usually is, go for a system with the most RAM you can afford and onboard video. Just be sure that it has an open PCI-Express X16 slot . That way, you can upgrade it as finances allow. I know the base Gateways (like the DX110S) have this, many more probably do, too. Just ask. Feel free to email me from my 360 page if you have any more questions.|||I have a Compaq SR1750NX Which ran me $600 about 6 months ago... It has the new ATI 200 Xpress Intergrated video in it. It's about the same as the ATI 300.
The difference between Intergrated and a true video card is as nite and day. While intergrated (new ones) are o.k. a true video card is the way to go. I can play most games. Everquest2, Tycoons , etc, but Really intense games like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic I, II I can't they play in slow motion, because of the shodows. Intergratred grphics can not render Shadows worth a damn. I have 1 gig of Ram but only using 958, because it is sharing my ram which is also a down side to it. I could go on but make sure you get a true video card, if you play old games and whatch DVD's your fine with intergrated, but Intergrated graphics from 2 years ago or older is not something I want to run. The new ATI 200 Xpress is the best intergrated graphics I have found. But limits the games I can play, but play alot of games fine with close to 100 FPS, as in a intel graphics in my old computer of 3 years ago only gets like 10FPS in the same game.( Empire Earth.)|||Do not buy an internal video card!!!!!!!!! These cards are inferior to cards that you would put into your computer at Best Buy and once the card is integrated into your new desktop computer, you cannot take it out and replace it with a new card! Just buy a cheap video card that is not embedded into your motherboard so that you can make upgrades when the time comes.|||If you are just doing word processing and basic things that dont tax the system to much, than an integrated card should work just fine. If you go with an integrated card, it will save you money. If you are doing something that requires alot of graphics processing like 3D design and animation or if you play high end video games then it would be better to get a seperate card but it will cost you more.|||pro is that is is cheaper, and you know it works with the motherboard
Cons, everything else|||It all depends on you. I've worked with computers for nearly 5 years and have been asked this question at least 40 times.
PROS:
Cheaper
Easier to install (b/c you don't have to)
Usually does the job
CONS:
Virtually Impossible to repair if it burns out
Graphics are not as good
Not as many options
I reccomend integrated if this is a PC for office use or recreational use because it makes things easier. On the other hand if this will be used for gaming or watching DVDs I reccomend a non-integrated video card
By the way always use a video card that is AGP, never buy a PCI its no better than the integrated as far as graphics go.
Charles Terrry,
CEO Desktop Solutions|||If you are not a gamer, then a built in card is great, saves a lot of money, and works just fine. Just up the memory.|||Well, for starters, you do not have to buy your own video card and install it. But then, you wouldn't have a choice on which video card to put in it. Usually, integrated video cards are cheaper than if you buy it yourself because the same computer company would have given you a "factory-direct" price instead of having some other store jack up the price so they can make a profit.|||integrated video card will share your RAM and use it as a video memory...if you buy a seprate video card then it will have its own memory..
external is expensive and should be comatible with your mother board.|||The advantage is the t it's one less component to think about :D
Actually onboard vid cards are not that great except in office situations where they don't really matter and cheep is all you're after. If on the other hand you want more than an ocasional movie out of the PC you have to think about a dedicated video card.
For example you want to play SUMDUM-GAME. And this game needs 32 megs of video memory and 256 MB o RAM. With an onboard vid card you will probably have between 8 - 128 megs(usually you can choose how much) of memory. But that memory will be actually ram shared as video memory. So in fact you would need 256+32 megs of ram.
This is just an example and you can always buy more ram but the ram will always be slowed down by having to be split and the processor will have to work as CPU and GPU.
conclusion if you buy cheep stuff you get (well nothing actually but because it rymes better i'll say you get) cheep stuff
Hope it helps|||PROS:
- Cheap
- Uses no expansion slots
CONS:
- Cannot remove it
- Upgrade will take an expansion slot
- If it dies, you may need to either replace the Mother Board or Buy a new card that goes in a slot
Unless you are doing high end gaming or Video editing a built-in one is probably fine.|||Advantages: no configuring, no extra cost, etc. Mostly the things already mentioned.
Disadvantages: integrated video card goes out, it can damage other parts of the motherboard. Also, if you buy a new video card to replace it, you'll have to go to the hassle of disabling the old card (which from personal experience doesn't always work as planned). I won't say it's better to get one over the other. I'll say if you have problems, integrated video often makes them worse. Otherwise, they're great.
The difference between Intergrated and a true video card is as nite and day. While intergrated (new ones) are o.k. a true video card is the way to go. I can play most games. Everquest2, Tycoons , etc, but Really intense games like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic I, II I can't they play in slow motion, because of the shodows. Intergratred grphics can not render Shadows worth a damn. I have 1 gig of Ram but only using 958, because it is sharing my ram which is also a down side to it. I could go on but make sure you get a true video card, if you play old games and whatch DVD's your fine with intergrated, but Intergrated graphics from 2 years ago or older is not something I want to run. The new ATI 200 Xpress is the best intergrated graphics I have found. But limits the games I can play, but play alot of games fine with close to 100 FPS, as in a intel graphics in my old computer of 3 years ago only gets like 10FPS in the same game.( Empire Earth.)|||Do not buy an internal video card!!!!!!!!! These cards are inferior to cards that you would put into your computer at Best Buy and once the card is integrated into your new desktop computer, you cannot take it out and replace it with a new card! Just buy a cheap video card that is not embedded into your motherboard so that you can make upgrades when the time comes.|||If you are just doing word processing and basic things that dont tax the system to much, than an integrated card should work just fine. If you go with an integrated card, it will save you money. If you are doing something that requires alot of graphics processing like 3D design and animation or if you play high end video games then it would be better to get a seperate card but it will cost you more.|||pro is that is is cheaper, and you know it works with the motherboard
Cons, everything else|||It all depends on you. I've worked with computers for nearly 5 years and have been asked this question at least 40 times.
PROS:
Cheaper
Easier to install (b/c you don't have to)
Usually does the job
CONS:
Virtually Impossible to repair if it burns out
Graphics are not as good
Not as many options
I reccomend integrated if this is a PC for office use or recreational use because it makes things easier. On the other hand if this will be used for gaming or watching DVDs I reccomend a non-integrated video card
By the way always use a video card that is AGP, never buy a PCI its no better than the integrated as far as graphics go.
Charles Terrry,
CEO Desktop Solutions|||If you are not a gamer, then a built in card is great, saves a lot of money, and works just fine. Just up the memory.|||Well, for starters, you do not have to buy your own video card and install it. But then, you wouldn't have a choice on which video card to put in it. Usually, integrated video cards are cheaper than if you buy it yourself because the same computer company would have given you a "factory-direct" price instead of having some other store jack up the price so they can make a profit.|||integrated video card will share your RAM and use it as a video memory...if you buy a seprate video card then it will have its own memory..
external is expensive and should be comatible with your mother board.|||The advantage is the t it's one less component to think about :D
Actually onboard vid cards are not that great except in office situations where they don't really matter and cheep is all you're after. If on the other hand you want more than an ocasional movie out of the PC you have to think about a dedicated video card.
For example you want to play SUMDUM-GAME. And this game needs 32 megs of video memory and 256 MB o RAM. With an onboard vid card you will probably have between 8 - 128 megs(usually you can choose how much) of memory. But that memory will be actually ram shared as video memory. So in fact you would need 256+32 megs of ram.
This is just an example and you can always buy more ram but the ram will always be slowed down by having to be split and the processor will have to work as CPU and GPU.
conclusion if you buy cheep stuff you get (well nothing actually but because it rymes better i'll say you get) cheep stuff
Hope it helps|||PROS:
- Cheap
- Uses no expansion slots
CONS:
- Cannot remove it
- Upgrade will take an expansion slot
- If it dies, you may need to either replace the Mother Board or Buy a new card that goes in a slot
Unless you are doing high end gaming or Video editing a built-in one is probably fine.|||Advantages: no configuring, no extra cost, etc. Mostly the things already mentioned.
Disadvantages: integrated video card goes out, it can damage other parts of the motherboard. Also, if you buy a new video card to replace it, you'll have to go to the hassle of disabling the old card (which from personal experience doesn't always work as planned). I won't say it's better to get one over the other. I'll say if you have problems, integrated video often makes them worse. Otherwise, they're great.
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