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Old 08-14-2007, 08:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Video Card?

Hi,

You can upgrade the RAM but you cannot upgrade the video card.

The RAM takes two standard 200-pin SODIMMs. You have to install 2 x 1 GB sticks. These will work for example if you get two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231141

If you flash your BIOS to the 3A27 version your laptop should be able to accomodate 4 GB, but it really won't make a difference over 2 GB in a 32-bit environment.


The video you cannot upgrade. Period. You can increase the frame buffer (video memory) to 128 MB though in the BIOS.


Another thing you can do is download Cacheman and set the profile to Games. This will give you a nice boost in games especially if you have 2 GB of RAM.

Also take a look at these two guides:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/info...-optimisation/
http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2...ng-windows-xp/
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