Laptop Graphics card

[Irisel]

I want a new graphics card for my computer, but I have a laptop. I was told that it's really difficult to upgrade laptop graphics cards. How true is this? Would it be worth upgrading if it is even possible? I would hope to spend no more than $250.

Operating System:
Windows 2.6.0.6002 (Service Pack 2)
CPU Type:
Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU T8100 @ 2.10GHz
CPU Speed:
2.12 GHz
System Memory:
1.98 GB
Video Card Model:
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M

[taekvideo]

It's very difficult to impossible to upgrade laptop graphics cards.

[BicycleMafioso]

Not worth the hassle.

[Romulan1993]

better buying a desktop i have no idea why people play wow, or even games for that matter, on a laptop.

[BicycleMafioso]

better buying a desktop i have no idea why people play wow, or even games for that matter, on a laptop.

Some people are spaceconfined, as they live in a one-room apartment?

[DerpderpHAMMA]

better buying a desktop i have no idea why people play wow, or even games for that matter, on a laptop.

not everyone can afford a desktop/ have the room
can you see your house from your high horse?

OT: I do think it would be best to upgrade to a better laptop though
i bought an alienware mx11 recently and its a perfect blend of mobility and power, and decently cheap.

to clarify, i have no need for amazing graphics, just as long as the game runs smoothly.

[Pèd]

not everyone can afford a desktop/ have the room
can you see your house from your high horse?

Hmmmmmmm laptops are more expensive if you want the same performance as a desktop can get.. All I could suggest is that you design the laptop urself (or desktop for that matter)

[OhpUldum]

not everyone can afford a desktop

Generally the equivalent spec for spec system will be less expensive as a desktop and last you longer due to use.

However space is always a concern and mobility is always a factor.

Back on topic, while it is possible to replace the GPU in a laptop it is simple to say that if you have to ask if you can you lack the technical knowledge to do the job. With that in mind the cost of the GPU + paying someone to do the task you're better off A) sucking it up and using what you have B) New laptop (Spend time searching through them. I spent a month researching my laptop purchase and in turn have been able to use it for going on 5 years this October.).

[ispano]

Most laptops you cannot replace the GPU in, it's usually only the high end gaming laptops that have the ability to change them.

[Rawt]

99.9% positive its a built in card, and hence unchangeable (unless you wanna swap out mobos).

never ever buy a laptop for gaming.

desktops are always 25-70% cheaper then a laptop of the same specifications (even cheaper if you part it out and build it yourself through newegg or something similar)

[Deleted]

Some people are spaceconfined, as they live in a one-room apartment?

Or are students and have to have a laptop for studies but don't have the money to buy a gaming PC on top.

That being said, it's rather easy to pick up a decent gaming laptop for 500-600 euro.


Also, can you post the full name and model of your laptop? It's a lot more informative than just naked specs.

[Hairyzac]

It is probably an integrated card. And in this situation you would be shit out of luck. I made sure to have a dedicated card in the recent laptop I purchased. It runs WOW flawlessly and it is nice to not have to be forced into my room to use my pc for gaming all the time. Even if it is a boss rig :P

[heatrage]

Save more money and buy a new laptop.

[Hairyzac]

@myhv - Yes my new laptop was only 590 US dollars. Found a great deal on techbargains.com. A great site if anyone hasn't checked it out.

[Irisel]

Also, can you post the full name and model of your laptop? It's a lot more informative than just naked specs.

Lenovo, Thinkpad T61.

[Deleted]

Well, to replace a GPU on T61 you need to get another card that will fit in and need to be able to solder well. Otherwise it's not recommended and may cause permanent damage.