Bigbruin.com
Home :: Reviews & Articles ::
Forum :: Info :: :: Facebook :: Youtube :: RSS Feed
Search  :: Register :: Log in
Upgrade Notebook Graphics?
How? Where? What?
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bigbruin.com Forum Index -> Hardware
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Doctor Feelgood
Arrrrghh!


Joined: 07 Apr 2003
Posts: 20349
Location: New Jersey

PostPosted: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:45:09    Post Subject: Upgrade Notebook Graphics? Reply with quote View Single Post

I have a laptop with an HD2400 discrete graphics card, and I wouldn't mind upgrading it to HD3650 or so... If I could find a way to. I assume it should be possible, but I just don't see notebook graphics cards for sale in stores, or even much used on eBay.

The newer model of my notebook is available with HD3650, so i am guessing it would be pretty much plug and play... Confused

Any guidance on where to shop?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Little Bruin
Boo Boo

Joined: 07 Apr 2003
Posts: 667
Location: Pic-A-Nic Basket
BeerCheeze
*hick*


Joined: 14 Jun 2003
Posts: 9285
Location: At the Bar

PostPosted: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:50:18    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Your going to have to call the manufacture of the laptop and see if the offer the upgrade. If not, your SOL.

"Discrete" doesn't mean it's not built into the motherboard, just means it has it's own processor and memory.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Doctor Feelgood
Arrrrghh!


Joined: 07 Apr 2003
Posts: 20349
Location: New Jersey

PostPosted: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:31:35    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Always raining on my parade... I mean, thanks.

I thought it had a PCIe card in there, right now all I can find is:

Quote:
Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Video Memory: Dedicated 256MB
Graphic Type: Dedicated Card


On one hand maybe ASUS would help out, but on the other they might not want me getting this idea into many people's heads via a review... Laughing
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
BeerCheeze
*hick*


Joined: 14 Jun 2003
Posts: 9285
Location: At the Bar

PostPosted: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:50:16    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

hehehehe. Sorry about that. Honestly the non-upgrade-ability of the video card is one of the things most holding me back on buying a laptop.

I think making the video card upgradeable is a lot harder than any other component in a laptop, which is why I think most aren't.

Sad
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
acruxksa
Doh!


Joined: 17 Oct 2003
Posts: 1051
Location: The Cradle of Storms

PostPosted: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:17:13    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

It may be able to be done but like you already said, it's not likely. In the past I was able to upgrade the video card in one of my old laptops, but to do it I had to call dell parts and give them the exact part number. It took three tries before I found someone who would actually ship it. They kept telling me that the part wasn't the one my notebook shipped with originally.

The other issue is that just because the newer version of your notebook shares the same or similar model number it doesn't necessarily mean that all parts are interchangeable. Usually the best indicator is if when you configured or purchased your notebook was the card you want to upgrade to also an option. If it was an option then you might be ok, just make sure you find the right part number because there may be several different configurations of the same card.

There have been many exceptions to the no upgrade rule for notebooks though. The Dell 8x00 model line was maintained for several years through about 3 or 4 upgraded models. Many parts were able to be taken from newer versions and installed into the older models. That's not likely to ever happen again with Dell though.

If it can be done, someone on This Forum will probably be able to let you know.

_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bigbruin.com Forum Index -> Hardware All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
Contact Us :: On Facebook :: On Youtube :: Newsletter :: RSS Feed :: FAQ :: Links :: Sponsors :: Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2000 - 2023 Bigbruin.com - All rights reserved