Mobile Graphics and Ram Compatibility/Upgradability

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yusox

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I have a NP530u4c, it has an intel HM76 with a 3rd gen i5 337u + intel HD4000. It also has a nVidia GT 620M which sucks so bad.

Game debate for HM76:
http://www.game-debate.com/motherboard/index.php?mot_id=2074&motherboard=Intel%20HM76

Official Page :
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/hm76-mobile-chipset-brief.html

I think it can accomodate another Graphic Card, I dont really care about warranty since its useless without a decent graphic card anyway~

Oh and no I cant really buy a new laptop :/
 
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yusox

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but since there is already the gt 620m and obviously there is the port , why there is no chance of upgradation ?
and what about ram it has 6 gb ram and the motherboard can go upto 16
 
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namdlo

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Having a GT620m does NOT mean it has a "port" (as you call it). In most cases they are solidered right onto the motherboard.

You're linking to a generic chipset from Intel - not to the specific motherboard used by manufacturer.

 
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namdlo

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Here's a picture of your motherboard:

http://www.google.com/imgres?safe=active&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&biw=1280&bih=822&tbm=isch&tbnid=otJo_WgE5bxGlM:&imgrefurl=http://www.your-motherboard.com/shop/samsung-np530u4c-s02ca-motherboard/&docid=T5A0umx2_qzo8M&imgurl=http://www.your-motherboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Samsung-NP530U4C-S02CA-Motherboard-BA92-09841A.jpg&w=798&h=630&ei=QexWUoPGJcb4yAHKwIDQCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=112&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=179&start=0&ndsp=34&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:81&tx=96&ty=56

You'll notice that there are removeable memory slot but no place to change the video card.
 
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yusox

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Isn't that cut supposed to be the cut for the fan where the graphic chip sits underneath ?
And Yea well even though thats a different model I think Samsung wouldn't leave space for upgrade *sighs dejectedly*
As far as power consumption goes its optimus technology so I guess it doesn't matter a lot.

 
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yusox

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I guess well, so it'll go to trash. Anyway just for knowledge are mobility graphic card sold like the normal ones ?
 
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namdlo

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I've seen a handful of laptops over time where you could change the video card. Typically those are only ones where there were multiple options when you bought the item - Dell used to do this a LONG time ago.

I wouldn't say the machine is "trash" but if you need a better video card then you're probably going to want to buy a different machine.

This is one of the disadvantages of buying a laptop - limited upgradability. If you looking for something that'll "last longer" buy a desktop.
 
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