Upgrading a Laptop's Graphics Card

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by Thomas McFarlane, Nov 12, 2011.

  1. Thomas McFarlane

    Thomas McFarlane Geek Trainee

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    Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any insight into whether or not the ATI Radeon HD 4250 in the HP Pavilion g6-1014sa could be swapped out for the ATI Radeon HD 6850, or possibly a higher end card with a higher benchmark?

    My area is not laptop hardware and therefore am seeking advice before I purchase anything, but I need a laptop that can eventually contain the 6850 graphics card, I can't afford a laptop at the moment with one but would like to know whether it's worth buying this laptop as a current use and upgrade it at a later date?

    Thanks in advance for any replies.
     
  2. Wolfeymole

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    Swapping out a GPU on laptops is not like doing so on a desktop Thomas as the graphics chip is integrated, in other words soldered to the motherboard.

    If you are going to get a machine then get one that has the ATI 6850 already in it.
     
  3. Thomas McFarlane

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    Thanks, I've never really dealt with laptop hardware, and that's interesting to know.
     
  4. Wolfeymole

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    You're welcome Thomas.
     

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