Video Card.

[kingarabian]

Well I need help... I have a intel chipset 965 as my video card, and I really need a good one that has a reasonable price.

Im on a laptop to...

So can anyone help?

[Capricorn]

My opinion: Don't bother on a laptop.

[Wizzy]

you can't upgrade a laptop's graphics card because it's integrated and theres no dedicated option after it's built. You'll have to upgrade a desktop you have or buy a new laptop

[Avaphi]

You can put together a Runescape killer of a desktop PC for like 300$ if you really want to. It doesn't require much. I ran scar on my 10 year old dell just fine for multiple years :p Including a 10 year old GPU

[kingarabian]

You can put together a Runescape killer of a desktop PC for like 300$ if you really want to. It doesn't require much. I ran scar on my 10 year old dell just fine for multiple years :p Including a 10 year old GPU

Im trying to run a GTA Iv here :D

I saw this on ebay: Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-NVidia-GeForce-9400M-256MB-MXM-I-Laptop-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ330380816799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_V ideo_TV_Cards?hash=item4cec3b319f)

Do you think its good, cause I have a Hp Pavilion dv6000.

Well my only option is a laptop cause I dont have 1300 dollars on me to get a Dell XPS laptop and I like Laptops for there privacy..

[Daniel]

I have the exact same chipset as you =\

And sadly, this one cannot be upgraded. Some laptops have the option, but this chipset doesn't =\

[kingarabian]

I have the exact same chipset as you =\

And sadly, this one cannot be upgraded. Some laptops have the option, but this chipset doesn't =\

Shit.

We cant like remove it from the laptop or is it wielded on or something?

[noidea]

Im trying to run a GTA Iv here :D

I saw this on ebay: Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-NVidia-GeForce-9400M-256MB-MXM-I-Laptop-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ330380816799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_V ideo_TV_Cards?hash=item4cec3b319f)

Do you think its good, cause I have a Hp Pavilion dv6000.

Well my only option is a laptop cause I dont have 1300 dollars on me to get a Dell XPS laptop and I like Laptops for there privacy..

I have the same laptop :) Its been running fine for several years, though I cant get it to run rs without it over heating :p

[Avaphi]

Shit.

We cant like remove it from the laptop or is it wielded on or something?

Integrated as built into the motherboard, so no, no removing :\ Any particular reason you want GT4 on PC over a more affordable console? Doubt you can get a laptop to run GT4 as well as either of those for the price.

[kingarabian]

Integrated as built into the motherboard, so no, no removing :\ Any particular reason you want GT4 on PC over a more affordable console? Doubt you can get a laptop to run GT4 as well as either of those for the price.

Well im getting a job to buy a new laptop that can run my beloved GTA 4.

Do you guys think this laptop is good? NewEgg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114652)

It looks reasonable. Any better recommendation.

[bullzeye95]

Why not buy a desktop instead? That way you can play all of your favorite games and still have your laptop to take places.

[Floor66]

Why not buy a desktop instead? That way you can play all of your favorite games and still have your laptop to take places.

^ditto.
I'm going to save $$$ for a laptop now, so when I go to college/earlier I can buy a decent laptop. I've already got a pwning desktop:

Intel DQ35JO Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (haven't OC'ed yet. for that I might get a new cooler)
ASUS EAH4890 1GB DDR5
4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM
Windows XP Service Pack 3, Media Center Edition 2005

CoD:MW2 on max specs on 1440x900 widescreen ftw :spot:
Cost a ton of cash already :p

[kingarabian]

Why not buy a desktop instead? That way you can play all of your favorite games and still have your laptop to take places.

Going to collage soon. I have 2 other desktop computers lol and there really crap. My parents wont be happy to see another one. So a laptop should do.

[Capricorn]

Going to collage soon. I have 2 other desktop computers lol and there really crap. My parents wont be happy to see another one. So a laptop should do.

I really really advise you not buy a gaming laptop, but its your choice.

[noidea]

I really really advise you not buy a gaming laptop, but its your choice.

If you're going to advise something like that, something that could cost a person 600-1300USD, you should probably give reasons ;)

I would like to see your reasons :)

[Capricorn]

If you're going to advise something like that, something that could cost a person 600-1300USD, you should probably give reasons ;)

I would like to see your reasons :)

Gaming laptops will never perform better than their desktop alternatives, and for much greater prices too. Gaming laptops cost a arm and a leg for what you get. Keep the gaming at home and use your laptop for work.

But hey, its not my money. If he wants to go ahead and buy a gaming laptop he can. He just has to remember that gaming laptops get hot, have a short battery life and are heavy. And in comparison to desktops, are weaker in every aspect. The money you spend on a gaming laptop can buy you a very very good desktop that can play games miles better.

[Nava2]

Going to collage soon. I have 2 other desktop computers lol and there really crap. My parents wont be happy to see another one. So a laptop should do.

Install Linux on the desktops, they will work then. :D

[bullzeye95]

Install Linux on the desktops, they will work then. :D

DSL FTW. It somehow breathed life into a 12 year old computer I had laying around (233mhz, 64mb RAM, 2gb HDD).

[kingarabian]

Gaming laptops will never perform better than their desktop alternatives, and for much greater prices too. Gaming laptops cost a arm and a leg for what you get. Keep the gaming at home and use your laptop for work.

But hey, its not my money. If he wants to go ahead and buy a gaming laptop he can. He just has to remember that gaming laptops get hot, have a short battery life and are heavy. And in comparison to desktops, are weaker in every aspect. The money you spend on a gaming laptop can buy you a very very good desktop that can play games miles better.

I know they do. But the problem is they take more space in my room. My parents said no already to a desktop since we already have 2 so im only left with a laptop as an option. Im only going to be playing games on it for like 2 hours the most. The rest is just chatting, surfing, doing school work.

I also like the privacy the laptop gives you. As long as it plays gta 4, Crysis MW2, all those heavy games then it suits me fine.

[Bobarkinator]

I know they do. But the problem is they take more space in my room. My parents said no already to a desktop since we already have 2 so im only left with a laptop as an option. Im only going to be playing games on it for like 2 hours the most. The rest is just chatting, surfing, doing school work.

I also like the privacy the laptop gives you. As long as it plays gta 4, Crysis MW2, all those heavy games then it suits me fine.

What happens when new games come out and you want it to play those?

[noidea]

What happens when new games come out and you want it to play those?

You cry. Because the laptop we have now sauks

[Harry]

1) Don't get a nvidia.
2) Don't get a "gaming laptop", it sucks and will NOT preform as well as a desktop.

My suggestion is you sell the old desktops you have, and buy a new one for about 600 dollars. AMD Phenom II x4, Radeon HD 5750 (don't listen to the crap about fans dying, mine has been used fine for months now, fan working fine; they must have installed theirs wrong). Just now throw in a decent mobo, 4 GB ddr2, and you can make yourself a decent box for a nice price. It will last at least a few years on the newest games, even DX11.

[kingarabian]

1) Don't get a nvidia.
2) Don't get a "gaming laptop", it sucks and will NOT preform as well as a desktop.

My suggestion is you sell the old desktops you have, and buy a new one for about 600 dollars. AMD Phenom II x4, Radeon HD 5750 (don't listen to the crap about fans dying, mine has been used fine for months now, fan working fine; they must have installed theirs wrong). Just now throw in a decent mobo, 4 GB ddr2, and you can make yourself a decent box for a nice price. It will last at least a few years on the newest games, even DX11.


Kk, but why not nvidia??

[Wizzup?]

Kk, but why not nvidia??

nVidia is more money for less quality, IMO. :)

[Dervish]

You cannot change an integrated Graphic Card unless you replace your whole motherboard.

Sell some stuff > Ebay and buy a whole new computer instead. Laptops are no good for gaming.

[Capricorn]

1) Don't get a nvidia.
2) Don't get a "gaming laptop", it sucks and will NOT preform as well as a desktop.

My suggestion is you sell the old desktops you have, and buy a new one for about 600 dollars. AMD Phenom II x4, Radeon HD 5750 (don't listen to the crap about fans dying, mine has been used fine for months now, fan working fine; they must have installed theirs wrong). Just now throw in a decent mobo, 4 GB ddr2, and you can make yourself a decent box for a nice price. It will last at least a few years on the newest games, even DX11.

months? lol they have only been out since october 21stish.

The 5750 is a good card, and there may even be a passive one soon. But none of this matters since the OP is dead set on a laptop, apparently his parents are dictating how he spends his money.

Also, I doubt you will get any laptop that can play GTA4 or Crysis on any respectable framerate.

[MylesMadness]

To run crysis on a laptop it will cost you way to much imo

[kingarabian]

Okay then. You guys have convinced me to get a regular desktop ill worry about collage later on then...

So I have a 500 dollar budget atm, what parts should I get for a desktop that are good for gaming? Should I just buy a desktop with the things already in place?

Alright so I have this Hp Pavilion which was made in 2002... its really shitty I doubt its upgradable to anything, but yeah what does everyone recommend?

Desktop looks like this:http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00494993.jpg

Well im going with what Harry said:
Video Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857&cm_re=radeon_5850-_-14-102-857-_-Product)
Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103696&cm_re=AMD_Phenom_II_x4-_-19-103-696-_-Product)

Do you guys think its good? Also how do I know if these products will work well on that Old Hp? Or does anyone know if theres a desktop with these things in it?

[iden1050]

I'dreccomend a q6600 intel processor (its quad core and have insane performance) go for the 2.4ghz version. a good and cheap graphics card is the 8800gt (nvidia) which you should be able to get pretty cheap from ebay or something. Hope it helped.