Laptop GPU

Psychobob777 · 12-21-2007, 07:04 PM

Hello computer forum. I'm looking into buying a laptop but I want to be able to game on it.

I dont want to go to Alienware or Dell cause its all VERY overpriced. I was wondering if I could buy like a cheap laptop and replace the GPU. I was thinking like a cheap Dell or HP.

adarsh · 12-21-2007, 07:13 PM

HP is not exactly cheap. It varies according to configuration. Alienware is crap, so it's not a good buy. Dell is worth the price(especially the XPS series).

I suggest that you buy a HP dv6000 or dv9000 series(it's entertainment series, i'm currently using it).

Psychobob777 · 12-21-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adarsh

HP is not exactly cheap. It varies according to configuration. Alienware is crap, so it's not a good buy. Dell is worth the price(especially the XPS series).

I suggest that you buy a HP dv6000 or dv9000 series(it's entertainment series, i'm currently using it).

I would but I dont want to spend alot of money. my real question is if i can buy like a duel core laptop for like 700 bucks and then put a better GPU in it. and would that be more worth it to me then just paying alot for for not so much

adarsh · 12-21-2007, 07:20 PM

Yes, ofcourse. You can buy a laptop with low configurations and then upgrade the GPU as required.
The cost will vary according to your choice of GPU, so I cannot comment on that. But it will be significantly cheaper.

Psychobob777 · 12-21-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adarsh

Yes, ofcourse. You can buy a laptop with low configurations and then upgrade the GPU as required.

how would I go about doing that? say I buy this laptop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834146293

and I want a Geforce 6600 or 6800 in it.

what do I need to do?

adarsh · 12-21-2007, 07:35 PM

Usually, I give my laptop away to a service centre or a local shop to upgrade my laptop(because I'm not good with laptops and do not want to mess things up for me).
So I suggest that you do the same, however, if you find yourself more experienced, then you can open up your laptop and fit it in yourself.

Psychobob777 · 12-21-2007, 07:38 PM

I could. but I want to know where to buy a Laptop GPU. or do they take the same as a desktop GPU.

12-21-2007, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Psychobob777 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 170	Laptop GPU Hello computer forum. I'm looking into buying a laptop but I want to be able to game on it. I dont want to go to Alienware or Dell cause its all VERY overpriced. I was wondering if I could buy like a cheap laptop and replace the GPU. I was thinking like a cheap Dell or HP. __________________ Its never to late to be what you might have been

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adarsh Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Age: 17 Posts: 861	HP is not exactly cheap. It varies according to configuration. Alienware is crap, so it's not a good buy. Dell is worth the price(especially the XPS series). I suggest that you buy a HP dv6000 or dv9000 series(it's entertainment series, i'm currently using it). __________________ http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7130/kainzr2.jpg Your views about my post are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind that I too am human, and therefore am prone to making errors. If you think that I am wrong, please do not hesitate to PM me suggesting a better fix. Thank you. Please visit Punk's gallery

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adarsh Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Age: 17 Posts: 861	Yes, ofcourse. You can buy a laptop with low configurations and then upgrade the GPU as required. The cost will vary according to your choice of GPU, so I cannot comment on that. But it will be significantly cheaper. __________________ http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7130/kainzr2.jpg Your views about my post are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind that I too am human, and therefore am prone to making errors. If you think that I am wrong, please do not hesitate to PM me suggesting a better fix. Thank you. Please visit Punk's gallery

12-21-2007, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
adarsh Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Age: 17 Posts: 861	Usually, I give my laptop away to a service centre or a local shop to upgrade my laptop(because I'm not good with laptops and do not want to mess things up for me). So I suggest that you do the same, however, if you find yourself more experienced, then you can open up your laptop and fit it in yourself. __________________ http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7130/kainzr2.jpg Your views about my post are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind that I too am human, and therefore am prone to making errors. If you think that I am wrong, please do not hesitate to PM me suggesting a better fix. Thank you. Please visit Punk's gallery

12-21-2007, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Psychobob777 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 170	I could. but I want to know where to buy a Laptop GPU. or do they take the same as a desktop GPU. __________________ Its never to late to be what you might have been

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