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‎09-27-2017 09:16 PM

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Product: DV7 6185-us
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My computer is a laptop and here are the specs.

 

HP DV7 6185-us

 

Graphics: Radeon 6490M

 

Memory: 6GB 

 

CPU: i7 quad core 2nd gen 2630QM

 

Hard Drive: Seagae FireCuda SSHD 2TB Sata 6GB ST2000LX001

 

 

 

I would like to upgrade to something better whether it be a Radeon or Invidia.

 

I don't have a clue what's available but would like some advice. 

 

When I bought the computer was sold to me as primarily an entertianment PC.

 

But after doing some research found that it would play most games at the time.

 

I liked it cuz it had a nice 17 inch screen.

 

Now as some games have progressed it does't handle everything.

 

Can you even upgrade a laptop graphics or do I just beed to buy a whole new laptop?

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‎09-27-2017 11:27 PM

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@tonyriffs

 

Unfortunately upgrading video card on nearly all consumer laptops (including yours) is impossible. Sorry to say that.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎09-27-2017 11:27 PM

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@tonyriffs

 

Unfortunately upgrading video card on nearly all consumer laptops (including yours) is impossible. Sorry to say that.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎09-28-2017 03:47 PM

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I see.

 

What about if I got a new motherboard?

 

Is that an option? One with a better graphics.

 

 

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