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.
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|||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…
Monday, May 7, 2012
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.
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