Laptop Graphics Cards

[nawako]

So I have a Dell Vostro 1400 and I was wondering if i can swap out the graphics card. I was googling and cant seem to find anything about it. Can anyone give me some insight?

 

[cjl]

Not likely. Even if you can, the replacement card is likely to cost a fortune.

 

[kurtyboh]

This is the gpu you have NVidia 8400m GS, while it is a dedicated gpu it is also on a dell, also sold on hp and many others. most of the time big box brands dont allow you to upgrade much without upgrading a lot, they call it propriety. Meaning you won't be able to swap out your cpu either unless you replace your mobo becuase everything is soldered into place. and finding a non-propriety mobo to fit your laptop case with the right connections in all the right places will be tough. and truly if you open up your laptop you'll see what i'm talking about. sorry to be a bubble buster.

kurt

 

[Zorg]

In other words, if you want to really play games get a desktop.

 

[nawako]

Haha, I see. I shall abandon that thought then. Thank you for your replies. ^^

 

[kurtyboh]

just to clear up any future miscommunication by listening to my advice...
It has been brought to my attention that its PROPRIETARY, not propriety as i had said previously... my bad

kurt

 

[ragsters]

I would look into it a bit more. I have a dell inspirion 8600 and after I purchased it a few years ago I wasn't happy with my gaming performance so after doing some research I found a person on Ebay selling the upgraded video card to my laptop. To make a long story short I swapped out the cards and it worked. Half life 2 ran so much better. To tell you the truth that was my first experience working with computers now its my hobby.

 

[michaelmk86]

Take a look at this http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17990953
Onlive promise high end gaming with no GPU

 

[kurtyboh]

ok so yeah that's a good idea, but you'd need some serious bandwidth and not get capped like comcast does

 

[nawako]

mmm, i doubt onlive will really come to fruition, but its a good idea.