How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download

duke0001 · 05-12-2009, 10:15 AM

I just purchased Dell Studio 17. The graphic card in this laptop is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD. However, when I check graphic driver through device manager, I have found that driver is for Mobile Intel 4 series express chipset family with version 7.15.10.1576. My question is: can I download Dell Studio 1737 Intel Mobile Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Driver A03 to update my current gtaphic driver so that the graphic display and resolution can be improved? Otherwise, I may return this laptop back to Bestbuy. Thanks for your input.

**belfasteddie** · 05-12-2009, 10:43 AM

I don't see how its going to do any harm. Just make sure to set a restore point before installing it.
If you find you are going to return the laptop, it might be best to check on the replacement specs for a Dedicated card as opposed to an intergrated.

duke0001 · 05-12-2009, 11:04 AM

belfasteddie:

The replacement of graphic card, do you think, is a good choice? At least, laptop doesn't like desktop. It is a little bit hard to open the box. I had better to let others to deal with it.

SA Spurs1 · 05-12-2009, 11:59 AM

An integrated graphics card would call for a motherboard replacement. If you are trying to play games you will find the bottleneck to be your graphics card. You did not say what your would be using the laptop for. I believe you can return within 21 days of purchase and they will charge you a restocking fee if there is not anything physically wrong with laptop. So make sure you check on the return policy. If you want a better graphics card you would be better off buying an XPS.

**belfasteddie** · 05-12-2009, 12:25 PM

Duke, I meant if you replace the Laptop. I clearly stated if you are going to replace the laptop.
Try and check any specs of another possible choice as to whether it has a dedicated card.

SA Spurs1 · 05-12-2009, 02:02 PM

Here is a chart that you compare the graphics cards for the 17. As you can see the ATI card you can get on the Studio 17 is superior to the Intel. But you can use this chart to compare graphics cards on other laptops also.

05-12-2009, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
duke0001 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista Home Premine	How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download I just purchased Dell Studio 17. The graphic card in this laptop is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD. However, when I check graphic driver through device manager, I have found that driver is for Mobile Intel 4 series express chipset family with version 7.15.10.1576. My question is: can I download Dell Studio 1737 Intel Mobile Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Driver A03 to update my current gtaphic driver so that the graphic display and resolution can be improved? Otherwise, I may return this laptop back to Bestbuy. Thanks for your input.

05-12-2009, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
belfasteddie Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,551 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download I don't see how its going to do any harm. Just make sure to set a restore point before installing it. If you find you are going to return the laptop, it might be best to check on the replacement specs for a Dedicated card as opposed to an intergrated.

05-12-2009, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
duke0001 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista Home Premine	Re: How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download belfasteddie: The replacement of graphic card, do you think, is a good choice? At least, laptop doesn't like desktop. It is a little bit hard to open the box. I had better to let others to deal with it.

05-12-2009, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
SA Spurs1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 221 OS: Windows 7 Pro x64	Re: How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download An integrated graphics card would call for a motherboard replacement. If you are trying to play games you will find the bottleneck to be your graphics card. You did not say what your would be using the laptop for. I believe you can return within 21 days of purchase and they will charge you a restocking fee if there is not anything physically wrong with laptop. So make sure you check on the return policy. If you want a better graphics card you would be better off buying an XPS. Last edited by SA Spurs1; 05-12-2009 at 12:01 PM.

05-12-2009, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
belfasteddie Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,551 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download Duke, I meant if you replace the Laptop. I clearly stated if you are going to replace the laptop. Try and check any specs of another possible choice as to whether it has a dedicated card. Last edited by belfasteddie; 05-12-2009 at 12:28 PM.

05-12-2009, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
SA Spurs1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 221 OS: Windows 7 Pro x64	Re: How to improve graphic display from graphic driver download Here is a chart that you compare the graphics cards for the 17. As you can see the ATI card you can get on the Studio 17 is superior to the Intel. But you can use this chart to compare graphics cards on other laptops also.