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Title: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: CallMeJustin on June 04, 2008, 01:23:02 AM
Hey, i want to get a new graphics card but i am not sure what to get. What would you reccomend for me? I dont want to pay too much and if you need to know i have an Acer Travelmate 6492
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Aegis on June 04, 2008, 02:21:58 AM
That's a laptop, right?

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The display measures 14-inches and the graphics card is also powered by Intel ? Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 chip.

Video is handled by a chip or chipset on the system board.  I don't think it can be upgraded.
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 04, 2008, 03:33:52 AM
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I don't think it can be upgraded.
Unless you hand it over for a week to the local computer store  ::)
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Aegis on June 04, 2008, 01:48:44 PM
OK, but it is possible to upgrade the chip, if he so wanted?
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: patio on June 04, 2008, 02:04:22 PM
Quote from: Aegis on June 04, 2008, 01:48:44 PM
OK, but it is possible to upgrade the chip, if he so wanted?

Only on certain laptops and only with deep pockets...
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Calum on June 04, 2008, 03:11:11 PM
Quote from: Aegis on June 04, 2008, 01:48:44 PM
OK, but it is possible to upgrade the chip, if he so wanted?
No.
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Broni on June 04, 2008, 08:03:14 PM
They started to sell those external video cards for laptops....~$600 (ouch!)
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: DwayneZ on June 05, 2008, 12:41:55 AM
Quote from: CallMeJustin on June 04, 2008, 01:23:02 AM
Hey, i want to get a new graphics card but i am not sure what to get. What would you reccomend for me? I dont want to pay too much and if you need to know i have an Acer Travelmate 6492
Try here: http://www.mygpu.info/
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: Calum on June 05, 2008, 04:30:58 AM
DwayneZ, see my reply.
No means no, he won't be able to upgrade.  When I say something, I don't guess.
Even the ridiculously expensive and pointless external cards aren't an option for this laptop
Title: Re: Computer Noob Needs Graphics Card
Post by: CallMeJustin on June 11, 2008, 02:32:41 AM
I thought as much, my school supplied it and our IT department...