Is it possible to install graphic card from 128MB to 4GB

[Tv37]

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[NonSequitur777]

@Tv37,

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No, it is not possible to upgrade the graphics in the HP Laptop 15s-fq5xxx.

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Here's why:

1. Integrated Graphics Only:

   • The Intel Iris Xe Graphics in your laptop is integrated into the i5-1235U CPU, meaning it does not use a separate, replaceable GPU.

   • The 128MB you see is dedicated memory assigned by the system, but the Iris Xe dynamically shares up to several GB of the main RAM as video memory (DVMT - Dynamic Video Memory Technology).

2. No MXM or PCIe Slot:

   • The 15s-fq5xxx is a thin-and-light consumer laptop and does not include an MXM slot (used in some workstation-class laptops) or any internal PCIe slot that would allow a discrete GPU to be installed.

3. No External GPU (eGPU) Support:

   • Your laptop lacks Thunderbolt 3 or 4, which means it cannot support an external GPU enclosure either.

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What You can do:

• Increase system RAM to 16GB (2x8GB) to allow Iris Xe to share more memory dynamically, which may offer marginal improvement in graphics-heavy workloads.

• Use cloud gaming services (e.g., Nvidia GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming) if the goal is gaming.

• Consider a different system entirely if you need powerful GPU capabilities for gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777