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graphics card upgrade

idata
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I want to know if i can get a better graphics card for my laptop

*computer info*

------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 6/24/2010, 20:29:34 Machine name: MERRICK-PC Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.100218-0019) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: ML6230 BIOS: Rev 1.0 Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M CPU 520 @ 1.60GHz, ~1.6GHz Memory: 512MB RAM Page File: 1064MB used, 428MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950 DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_0366107B&REV_03 Display Memory: 64 MB Dedicated Memory: 0 MB Shared Memory: 64 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor Driver Name: igdumd32.dll Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1504 (English) DDI Version: 9Ex BGRA Supported: Yes Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 6/18/2008 13:38:24, 3305472 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes

is there anything i can do?

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Allan_J_Intel1
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Honestly, upgrading your graphics controller on a laptop computer is not possible. Keep in mind the computer manufacturer may impose additional restrictions on add-in card support.

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