How do I update graphics

SV650S · 11-30-2006, 03:05 PM

I want to update my laptop graphics but don't know what I currently have or how to find out what type my machine needs

How do you access the graphics card?
Please help!

dai · 11-30-2006, 03:09 PM

i think most laptops have a graphics chip,if you have then you are stuck with what you have
check what you have with everest
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

SV650S · 11-30-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

i think most laptops have a graphics chip,if you have then you are stuck with what you have
check what you have with everest
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Thanks. I downloaded everest but where does it tell me how much graphics I have?

**TheMatt** · 11-30-2006, 09:38 PM

Go into Display > GPU. Post what it says. for the GPU name.

SV650S · 12-01-2006, 10:15 AM

It doesn't say anything in GPU. But in PCI/AGP Video it says:
Device Description Device Type
Trident CyberBlade XP-Ai1 Video Adapter
Trident CyberBlade XP-Ai1 3D Accelerator

**TheMatt** · 12-01-2006, 12:32 PM

You won't be able to upgrade the graphics unfortunately. Depending on how much RAM you have, adding more could improve performance in games. Also, when you are gaming, set the power scheme to "Always On".

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	You won't be able to upgrade the graphics unfortunately. Depending on how much RAM you have, adding more could improve performance in games. Also, when you are gaming, set the power scheme to "Always On". __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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SV650S Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 23 OS: WinXP Pro SP2	It doesn't say anything in GPU. But in PCI/AGP Video it says: Device Description Device Type Trident CyberBlade XP-Ai1 Video Adapter Trident CyberBlade XP-Ai1 3D Accelerator