[Question] Laptop Video Card?????

Travo925 · 04-11-2005, 09:28 PM

Howdy all, my powerbook currently has an Ati Rage Mobitily M3 AGP 2x card...a few years ago it was a great card, but now, it just sucks. With only 8MB of vram not much a long the lines of 3d work is being done. I know yall aint big apple fans, but if any of ya know just let me know if there is any replacement that I can use in it. I am looking for a 64MB card minimum (even though I will settle for a 32 if that is all available) I am aware that laptops arent easily upgradable in terms of video cards, but just wanted to pass it by you guys(and gals) first.

**Please dont post stuff about apples being crap and such and why windows machines are superior...thanks

-Travis

**The_Other_One** · 04-11-2005, 10:21 PM

I don't know for sure about the mac, but I seriously doubt you can replace it. Only fairly recent ones allowed it... Heck I only know of 2 right off.

Travo925 · 04-11-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

I don't know for sure about the mac, but I seriously doubt you can replace it. Only fairly recent ones allowed it... Heck I only know of 2 right off.

2 what??? computers? or video cards??

...if so video cards which ones....better then nothing i guess( or atleast some info i may be able to use

)

TonyBAMF · 04-12-2005, 01:44 AM

Over 95% of laptops have the Video card onboard to save space. I do not know the model of your Mac, your best bet would be to call Apple and give them you model No. and ask them.

Travo925 · 04-12-2005, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBAMF

Over 95% of laptops have the Video card onboard to save space. I do not know the model of your Mac, your best bet would be to call Apple and give them you model No. and ask them.

An apple laptop isnt any laptop

, but thanks anyway...

**The_Other_One** · 04-12-2005, 03:10 AM

The only laptops I know that have interchangable GFX cards is a Dell(the most expensive one) and the Alienwares systems...

TonyBAMF · 04-12-2005, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

The only laptops I know that have interchangable GFX cards is a Dell(the most expensive one) and the Alienwares systems...

Acer, Sager. many more.

My firend just spent $2700 on a Maclap and I have to says it is beautiful but no interchangable GPU.

You are trully only a phone call away, and my sences points to no you can't change it but sence all you have posted is it is a brand you do need to call them.

nevinenigma · 04-12-2005, 04:18 AM

yeah I doubt you can replace it(what is it a g3 powerbook?), you should go to www.macnn.com and ask in the forums

Travo925 · 04-12-2005, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nevinenigma

yeah I doubt you can replace it(what is it a g3 powerbook?), you should go to www.macnn.com and ask in the forums

powerbook g4...same as in my sig.... i guess i will just call them

04-11-2005, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travo925 Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 427	[Question] Laptop Video Card????? Howdy all, my powerbook currently has an Ati Rage Mobitily M3 AGP 2x card...a few years ago it was a great card, but now, it just sucks. With only 8MB of vram not much a long the lines of 3d work is being done. I know yall aint big apple fans, but if any of ya know just let me know if there is any replacement that I can use in it. I am looking for a 64MB card minimum (even though I will settle for a 32 if that is all available) I am aware that laptops arent easily upgradable in terms of video cards, but just wanted to pass it by you guys(and gals) first. **Please dont post stuff about apples being crap and such and why windows machines are superior...thanks -Travis __________________ (Black)book - 10.4.10 2GB DDR2 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo

04-11-2005, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	I don't know for sure about the mac, but I seriously doubt you can replace it. Only fairly recent ones allowed it... Heck I only know of 2 right off. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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TonyBAMF Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 23 Posts: 412	Over 95% of laptops have the Video card onboard to save space. I do not know the model of your Mac, your best bet would be to call Apple and give them you model No. and ask them. __________________ 19" Viewsonic 2ms Core 2 Duo E6600 ATI X1900XT 512MB BadAxe Mobo 2GB DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS Sound Blaster X-Fi 500GB re2 WD HDD DVD burner with lightscribe

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	The only laptops I know that have interchangable GFX cards is a Dell(the most expensive one) and the Alienwares systems... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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04-12-2005, 04:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
nevinenigma Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 119	yeah I doubt you can replace it(what is it a g3 powerbook?), you should go to www.macnn.com and ask in the forums