Upgrading Graphics Card?

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DrowningSoul

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Hi, I need help finding out if I can upgrade my graphics card on my computer, so I can run Overwatch. My computer is a Sony Vaio Tap 20 All-In-One, with Intel HD Graphics 4000. The System Model is SVJ20213CXW. Can I upgrade my computer's graphics card, or will I have to buy a new computer? Any help is appreciated. Thank You! :)

EDIT: I'm so sorry for the double post. I accidentally made the thread twice thinking it didn't publish the first time!
 
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From what I understand of all-in-one computers, you can't change the graphics to a discrete card as you can in a desktop computer. I believe most graphics chips, like in a laptop, are soldered into the motherboard and can't be replaced. That is why I always suggest buying a desktop tower(mini itx, mid atx, or full atx cases) because you can swap out the onboard graphics to a separate video card.
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DrowningSoul

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No, it isn't a stationary PC. It's an All-In-One, basically a Tablet/Laptop like you stated. Will I be able to change my graphics card?
 
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Well, the graphics that you have is integrated in the Processor. I dont think that there is any way to uppgrade your graphics without uppgrading to a cpu with higher graphics. If you were to buy a graphics card, you would need a stationary pc of some sort where a graphics card fits. Maybe there is a way to fit a small graphics card in a tablet/laptop, but I have no knowledge of that. Kepp looking around :)

Hope I could help in any way :)
 
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From what I understand of all-in-one computers, you can't change the graphics to a discrete card as you can in a desktop computer. I believe most graphics chips, like in a laptop, are soldered into the motherboard and can't be replaced. That is why I always suggest buying a desktop tower(mini itx, mid atx, or full atx cases) because you can swap out the onboard graphics to a separate video card.
 
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Albionm00n

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Yup, Th_Redman is correct. Most AIO computers are basically a differently shaped laptop with integrated components. There are newer, gamer oriented AIO that have come out recently (I can't remember who makes them fight now) that allow for a discrete graphics card, but sadly your VAIO does not have that ability. After doing a little digging it looks like it has an i3 processor with integrated graphics, though the processor is likely soldered as well and non-up-gradable. You may be facing the same situation I am...My wonderful old laptop just can't keep up any more and it is time to look at a new system.

If you feel you need a new system, there are a ton of really smart folk here that can help you put together the best system for the best price for your needs, so just let us know and we will do what we can to help!
 
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