The PC (Personal Computer) is a highly configurable and upgradable gaming platform that, among home systems, sports the widest variety of control methods, largest library of games, and cutting edge graphics and sound capabilities.
hey guys i was just wondering what a good graphics card would be for my laptop. im not a computer genius, and im just not sure what gfx card to get for my laptop. if you have any suggestions, let me knw the model of the card as well as an aproximate price.
Unfortunately you can't man. Laptops are such closed systems that it's almost impossible to open them up and replace an old card. There's a number of problems, firstly the size of a graphics card, the power consumption, propietary technology used by the laptop makers. Some laptops can't even be opened up without special tools the manufacturer doesn't sell. Your only options are to buy a new laptop or to upgrade a desktop machine.
" Unfortunately you can't man. Laptops are such closed systems that it's almost impossible to open them up and replace an old card. There's a number of problems, firstly the size of a graphics card, the power consumption, propietary technology used by the laptop makers. Some laptops can't even be opened up without special tools the manufacturer doesn't sell. Your only options are to buy a new laptop or to upgrade a desktop machine. "
Yeah actually, some gaming specific laptops are more customizable than you think. Most of the Alienware laptops for example allow you to upgrade your graphics card.
@JJWeatherman: Oh right. Honestly did not know that. The only laptops I've ever seen are just closed systems. Think I'd still rather have a desktop PC. Good luck finding something decent mate
What model laptop is it? From what I know there have been a number of proprietary systems for laptop video upgrades, but I'm not sure if there is a standard (like mini-PCI is a standard).
" actualy i only bought the laptop recently and it has a slot, so i can get a new card installed. i bought the laptop with this in mind. i currently have an ATI Radeon 4650 ( i think) "
I bet you paid quite a premium for that. If upgradeability was a key factor; why did you not just build a damn desktop and get even more oomph for your dosh?
" Unfortunately you can't man. Laptops are such closed systems that it's almost impossible to open them up and replace an old card. There's a number of problems, firstly the size of a graphics card, the power consumption, propietary technology used by the laptop makers. Some laptops can't even be opened up without special tools the manufacturer doesn't sell. Your only options are to buy a new laptop or to upgrade a desktop machine. "
Yeah actually, some gaming specific laptops are more customizable than you think. Most of the Alienware laptops for example allow you to upgrade your graphics card. "
yes the alienware ones can, but they are special cards that are almost impossible to find. I almost got on when they 1st came out. They are not your normal GFX cards. This Site has them, but I've never seen them in stores.
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