Is it possible to put a new graphics card in a laptop?

99.9% sure you can't as most laptops have integrated graphics cards.

Actually some (0.1%) can be changed. Check with maker of computer.

The best thing you can do is update your video drivers and put in the max amount of compatible RAM. There's not much else you can do for most laptops.

Unless you've ordered the laptop with the card you wanted, you can't swap it out. Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.

Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard (which is why the ones with dedicated cards are said to have "discrete graphics" and others have the built-in "integrated graphics" rather than having "cards"), so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to even take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade.

Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.

Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades. Few laptops today have this type of card and allow you to do so (the Alienware line being one of the very last). I know for sure that recent Dell laptops use the soldering style.

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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.

There aren't that many for sale yet in the U.S., but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot. They're only offering the 7900GS and 8600GT (desktop card) for the dock so far, but from the looks of the design you might fit other PCI-E x16 graphic cards into it in the future.

However, because of the slower transfer bandwith through the ExpressCard port in comparison to the PCI-E x16 GPUS usually use, they will not perform nearly as well as built-in/native cards.

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The only thing I would add to Phuki's answer is that it would probably be cheaper and more sensible to buy a desktop for your gaming needs.

My laptop has an HD 3200 and it will run older games like Unreal Tournament and UT2004

maximum laptops can not exchange the video processor. those that do, could desire to apply a supplier particular video module. you may not basically "upload" a video card to any workstation.... except the workstation is interior the $1500+ funds, you will possibly be quite specific the video isn't upgradable... for many application and internet surfing, no genuine distinction between 4GB or 8GB for overall performance.....

It is very possible to get a new graphics card. The only problem is laptops are designed to be compact which can create problems in the repair process. I wouldn't recommend getting a new card, just buy a better laptop.

The other guy is wrong. The GPU is soldered to the motherboard in laptops, so it's not possible to replace it.

Hi. If you mean an upgrade then generally no. I had to replace the GPU chip in my laptop, but it was expensive. nVidia Go 6150. Cost almost as much as a used machine. http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sou...

Depends on what laptop you have. See this page for information.

http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_graphics_card_re...

Here try this link and upgrade you card

http://www.nvidia.co.uk/page/products.html