Graphic card update
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:45 pmI have a gateway nv78 laptop with a intel integrated x4500mhd gpu but I want to upgrade to a ATI Mobility Radeon
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:45 pmRe: Graphic card update
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:13 amNo you can't I'm afraid. You can't upgrade the graphic card/chip for your notebook because it's integrated with the board and yes it's impossible
Re: Graphic card update
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:37 amNot impossible with all laptops as some do come with descreet graphics cards. However, as your's has integated graphics, it's unlikely.
Looking at the specs for your NV78 there are several models that do come with descreet graphics cards. Your's however comes with the Intel GM45 integrated chipset, that is part of the motherboard. In this configuration it's generally not possible.
I'd guess you are referring to this article. http://www.pcworld.com/article/148909/upgrading_your_laptops_graphics_card.html. It does state that the possibility of upgrading is specific to the laptop model.
Dave
Looking at the specs for your NV78 there are several models that do come with descreet graphics cards. Your's however comes with the Intel GM45 integrated chipset, that is part of the motherboard. In this configuration it's generally not possible.
..Don't tell me it's impossible because pc world did that in their magazine.
I'd guess you are referring to this article. http://www.pcworld.com/article/148909/upgrading_your_laptops_graphics_card.html. It does state that the possibility of upgrading is specific to the laptop model.
Dave