New graphics card on laptop?
sumpsychochic:
Is there a way to tell if my laptop is capable of installing a new graphics card?
I pulled up dialog reports to check my system specs, but I am not computer savvy enough to know exactly what it means.
I believe I have PCI slots available on my computer according to the report.
I also know that I may have to upgrade to a larger harddrive if I do that, but I think my memory can handle it. I'll list my system specs just incase someone knows how to read it better than me. I also have more detailed specs from Everest if they would help more.
Thanks!
System:
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T1300@1.66Ghz
Memory: 2038 RAM
Page File: 1368MB Used 2926MB Available
DirectXVersion: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Display:
Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type:Intel GMA 950
Approx. Memory: 256MB
Main Driver: igdumd32.dll
Version: 7.14.0010.1103
Tenshii~Akari:
It really depends on the type of laptop you own. You might want to check your laptop's model around the internet and possibly find out what cards are/aren't compatible with it. :angel:
sumpsychochic:
Is that listed in the manual somewhere? I still have the manual that came with the computer, so I can check it, but I didn't know it would be listed there...
danceswithwands:
I don't know if this is even an issue since we are talking "laptop" but when I got the new card for my desktop- I forgot to check and see if the power-supply would be strong enough to power the new card----
It wasn't and I had to go get another power supply too. ;)
I have no clue about laptops though... it's on my wish list. :P
Tenshii~Akari:
Quote from: sumpsychochic;1310239
Is that listed in the manual somewhere? I still have the manual that came with the computer, so I can check it, but I didn't know it would be listed there...
It should be. It's also probably physically on the laptop itself somewhere, and you can check under Control Panel => System for more information. (There's also another way to bring up the computer info, make, and model using the "Run..." function, but I've completely forgot what's to be typed in to make it pop up... it's been a while since I've used it that way. :lol:)
And like danceswithwands mentioned, you may also have to invest in a better power supply... or in this case, a better battery, if I'm not mistaken. (I know a friend of mine said he had to get one when he upgraded his video card) That is, if your battery is one that can handle the power of a new graphics card already. It's a lot of research in that, and to be honest I'm still learning more about it myself. :happy8:
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