PCMIA Graphics card to boost performance?

Simonski · 10-29-2006, 12:20 AM

Hey y'all, I've been wondering about upgrading the graphics card in my laptop for a while seeing as its current one isn't Pixel Shader compatable, which is a shame seeing as with 1gb of RAM and a 1.5ghz processor it ought to be able to run quite a few modern(ish) games. Now I know that even thinking about a PCI graphics card is dumber than a mute monk on the grounds that my lappy has no PCI slots, but I've been trauling the interweb (

) and I've read a bit about PCMIA graphics cards... Now, I'm wondering if getting my paws on a PCMIA graphics card would be worth while if it was better than my

INTEGRATED

graphics card... so:

A) Is this possible?
B) Is this sensible?
C) Would it be possible to boost performance with one?
and
D) Should I shut up and stop being so bloody stupid?

**The_Other_One** · 10-29-2006, 12:28 AM

Just by reading the subject, I can tell you it's not possible. There are some PCMCIA graphics cards, but they aren't for gamming or anything. They are probably lower performace than whatever you currently have.

Also, they don't "add" to your current video card. They require an external monitor.

Advitiya Saxena · 10-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Hey thats a wonderful idea but i am afraid it will boost the performance. pls tell me if u find something like tht, goodluck

10-29-2006, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Simonski New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilshire, UK Posts: 3	PCMIA Graphics card to boost performance? Hey y'all, I've been wondering about upgrading the graphics card in my laptop for a while seeing as its current one isn't Pixel Shader compatable, which is a shame seeing as with 1gb of RAM and a 1.5ghz processor it ought to be able to run quite a few modern(ish) games. Now I know that even thinking about a PCI graphics card is dumber than a mute monk on the grounds that my lappy has no PCI slots, but I've been trauling the interweb () and I've read a bit about PCMIA graphics cards... Now, I'm wondering if getting my paws on a PCMIA graphics card would be worth while if it was better than my INTEGRATED graphics card... so: A) Is this possible? B) Is this sensible? C) Would it be possible to boost performance with one? and D) Should I shut up and stop being so bloody stupid?

10-29-2006, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,364	Just by reading the subject, I can tell you it's not possible. There are some PCMCIA graphics cards, but they aren't for gamming or anything. They are probably lower performace than whatever you currently have. Also, they don't "add" to your current video card. They require an external monitor. __________________ 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

10-30-2006, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Advitiya Saxena Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: INDIA Age: 27 Posts: 180	Hey thats a wonderful idea but i am afraid it will boost the performance. pls tell me if u find something like tht, goodluck __________________ Toshiba Qosmio F20 Intel Centrino Tech. 1.74 Ghz 1 GB DDR RAM PC4200 533Mhz Nvidia 6600 80 GB HDD Super Drive DVD R/Rw Windows Media Centre Microsoft MiniMouse Sony DAV DZ120 5.1 Home theater

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