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Laptop question

Vince Wolfe
HC SVNT DRACONES
Join date: 10 Dec 2004
Posts: 242
01-04-2005 17:02
I have a Toshiba Satellite A15-S129. It has a nice quick processor, but was shackled with an albatross (Intel Extreme Graphics). I've been looking at Geforce FX cards on ebay. I noticed that some of these auctions list what laptops these cards are compatible with. My question is this: Can I buy the geforce FX 5200 GO I just looked at and expect to be able to put it into my laptop? Is it a space issue? Is it dependant on whether or not there is some sort of laptop-esque AGP slot?

I've built several desktops, but have never had a laptop apart so I'm hoping that the laptop experts out there will give me some pointers on upgrading. Also will a 5200 GO w/ 32 MB ram be able to run SL? I'd buy better but price is a concern....

Thanks in advance,

Vince
Christian Charming
New help
Join date: 22 Dec 2004
Posts: 23
Call Toshiba or the place where you bought it...
01-04-2005 18:18
And find out if their laptops are able to be upgraded, I know certain dells can... as well as the infamous Alienware laptops *drolls* sorry I'm not up to date with toshibas
Vince Wolfe
HC SVNT DRACONES
Join date: 10 Dec 2004
Posts: 242
01-06-2005 03:10
Thanks for the advice Christian! I assumed that they could be upgraded since desk tops can, but the Toshiba Satellite has the Intel Extreme graphics built in with no ability to upgrade to a real video card.