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Upgrading Laptops?

  • 08-09-2003 11:39am
    #1
    Duffman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    I'm getting a Dell laptop soon. I've never owned a laptop and don't know much about them.

    Anyway, the system comes with a standard gfx card, Radeon 9000 4XAGP 32meg... I might need something a bit more powerful..

    How does the above compare to the GeForce 256 32meg I'm used to? :(

    Is it possible to upgrade/replace laptop gfx chips?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    GreenDemon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭GreenDemon


    I don’t know much about laptop either but I am sure that u can upgrade gfx chip


  • #3
    jesus_thats_gre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,441 ✭✭✭✭jesus_thats_gre


    Alienware are trying to introduce a new system by which you upgrade the graphics card on tha laptop. With regard to Dell, once you buy the laptop, you are stuck with the same graphics card. So I would advise you to choose carefully!


  • #4
    mr_angry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭mr_angry


    Jesus_Thats_Great! I'm amazed. Surely the advice you're looking to give here is "Never ever buy a Dell laptop"? You of all people should know!

    Go for a brand called Advent - you'll get far more for your money. If you live in the Dublin area, you should be able to get one from Peats. Alternatively, if you're in the North, Currys should stock them. I'm sure Jesus_Thats_Great can give you way more information than I can.


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