new graphics card

yeahicanfly · 08-18-2008, 02:45 AM

I need a new graphics card for my notebook pc and i was just wondering exactly how i go about getting one and what kind i should get. I have a dell inspiron 1420 with 3 gigs ram and 2.4 ghz dual processor. I want a graphics card that is generally good but not too expensive. The one i have now is a Geforce 8400M GS which is 128 mb.
I don't know much about this stuff, the other threads kinda confused me.

Calindor · 08-18-2008, 03:02 AM

i'd recommend:
8800gt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143118
$119 with rebate

amd 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102770
$179

sejml · 08-18-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calindor

i'd recommend 8800gt or amd 4850

its a notebook -_-

infinityvortex · 08-18-2008, 03:22 AM

I wouldnt go on a nvidia since lately they r having lots of problems, specially with cards for laptops. The cards seems to have problems from factory, and nvidia is beeing forced to refund or replace tons of graphic cards. Thats only my opnion though.... if u want to read more about nvidia problems read this

personally after reading that i would go for ATI hehe

Nvidia G92s and G94 reportedly failing - The INQUIRER

Take care!

_________

phadyd · 08-18-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinityvortex

I wouldnt go on a nvidia since lately they r having lots of problems, specially with cards for laptops. The cards seems to have problems from factory, and nvidia is beeing forced to refund or replace tons of graphic cards. Thats only my opnion though.... if u want to read more about nvidia problems read this

personally after reading that i would go for ATI hehe

Nvidia G92s and G94 reportedly failing - The INQUIRER

Take care!

_________

Nvidia doesnt make products, they design them, if there are problems with the products its probly your manufacturer/vendor. I go with EVGA and I have never had a problem. ~ phadyd

Calindor · 08-18-2008, 04:21 AM

oh lol, I saw PC up there.

Caedes · 08-18-2008, 10:45 AM

Honestly don't do it, as soon you replace parts in your notebook especially new GPU's, you never know what might happen (Heating problems, Battery doesn't have enough power/not enough juice for the GPU).

Xerish · 08-18-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeahicanfly

I need a new graphics card for my notebook pc and i was just wondering exactly how i go about getting one and what kind i should get. I have a dell inspiron 1420 with 3 gigs ram and 2.4 ghz dual processor. I want a graphics card that is generally good but not too expensive. The one i have now is a Geforce 8400M GS which is 128 mb.
I don't know much about this stuff, the other threads kinda confused me.

Isn't that an integrated Graphics card???? You can not upgrade 95% of notebook cards because they are built on the board.

GrimFox · 08-19-2008, 03:30 PM

unless it's a gaming laptop it's very rare that you can replace the video chip. Getting more ram a faster hard drive and maybe a faster processor is about the best you can do. You could dedicate more ram to your GPU in the bios since its likely sharing the ram. Upgrading the processor is pretty complicated and is not something i would reccomend to anyone who has to ask to be honest. ram and hard drive are your best bets.

08-18-2008, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
yeahicanfly Human Join Date: Apr 2008 Character: Chippy Class: Templar Legion: Equinox Race: Elyos	new graphics card I need a new graphics card for my notebook pc and i was just wondering exactly how i go about getting one and what kind i should get. I have a dell inspiron 1420 with 3 gigs ram and 2.4 ghz dual processor. I want a graphics card that is generally good but not too expensive. The one i have now is a Geforce 8400M GS which is 128 mb. I don't know much about this stuff, the other threads kinda confused me.

08-18-2008, 03:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Calindor Daeva Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Class: Templar Legion: Tempest Race: Elyos	i'd recommend: 8800gt http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143118 $119 with rebate amd 4850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102770 $179 __________________ Last edited by Calindor; 08-18-2008 at 03:06 AM..

08-18-2008, 04:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Calindor Daeva Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Class: Templar Legion: Tempest Race: Elyos	oh lol, I saw PC up there. __________________

08-18-2008, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Caedes Daeva Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Class: Cleric Race: Elyos	Honestly don't do it, as soon you replace parts in your notebook especially new GPU's, you never know what might happen (Heating problems, Battery doesn't have enough power/not enough juice for the GPU). __________________ .:"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.":. .:R.Oppenheimer:.

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08-18-2008, 03:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
infinityvortex Human Join Date: Jun 2008 Race: Elyos	I wouldnt go on a nvidia since lately they r having lots of problems, specially with cards for laptops. The cards seems to have problems from factory, and nvidia is beeing forced to refund or replace tons of graphic cards. Thats only my opnion though.... if u want to read more about nvidia problems read this personally after reading that i would go for ATI hehe Nvidia G92s and G94 reportedly failing - The INQUIRER Take care! _________

08-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
GrimFox Daeva Join Date: Jun 2008 Race: Elyos	unless it's a gaming laptop it's very rare that you can replace the video chip. Getting more ram a faster hard drive and maybe a faster processor is about the best you can do. You could dedicate more ram to your GPU in the bios since its likely sharing the ram. Upgrading the processor is pretty complicated and is not something i would reccomend to anyone who has to ask to be honest. ram and hard drive are your best bets.

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