laptop video card support?

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  1. joegeek

    joegeek Member

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    My Dell Studio 15 is on the way and I think I might want to upgrade the video card for slightly better performance while gaming. I am not a huge gamer but do like to play on occasion.

    It has a 256 MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570

    What kind of cards are compatible with my Studio and what kind should I look for for a decent gaming experience?

    Do desktop cards work in laptops?
     
  2. keith1993

    keith1993 Regular member

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    None!!! Your stuck with you've got. Laptops don't work like that AT ALL!

    Nope!!!
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    unless you pay for highend laptop which videocard can be upgraded then you are sol with what you got.
     
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    Ouch, erm, yeah, you certainly won't be able to change the graphics card, though i guess it's a lesson learned; check before you buy.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Laptop graphics cards can't be upgraded, nor will desktop cards fit in them - the latter point should really have been obvious.
     
  6. joegeek

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    No biggie, I just want to casually play a few games, I am by no means a big time gamer.

    I do have a question about the subject.

    Will my laptop play Prince of Persian (newest version)
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Yes, just not very well.
     
  8. joegeek

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    Thanks for all the help.
     

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