Possible to upgrade?

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#1 chickchikagetup
Member since 2005 • 619 Posts

okay just so you know im not very good with this sort of stuff and id appreciate any help you can offer.

okay first my specs (crappy i know):

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: FUJITSU SIEMENS
System Model: AMILO Pro Edition V3505
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5500 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 486MB used, 1957MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_10C11734&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200

im aware at how crappy this system is (laptop btw) and im looking to upgrade this system without having to get a tower.

is it possible for me to get a new Video card into this laptop and memory and stuff so that i can play some games that look good?

thanks

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#2 Kiwi_1
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There are normally only two upgrade options for a laptop with onboard graphics, and neither will turn it into a game-capable PC. You can swap in a faster, larger Hdd, and larger SODIMMs for more memory. You cannot add a video card, since there is no place one would go in that laptop. A limited (small) percentage of laptops offers an access to the CPU, so a few can get a better CPU; but by far, the most cannot.
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#3 Staryoshi87
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You can't get a new video card and gaming is pretty much out of the question. The GMA950 can handle Half life 2, Sims, WoW, Civ 4, and other games of that ilk, but outside of that (and older games), don't expect to be able to play much of anything.
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#4 chickchikagetup
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so new computer or bust?