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zippyzap

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hi there peoples

ok... i have a laptop here that my aunt bought for me..... but it doesn't seem to be able to run most games even at LOW settings properly. It can run some games though. I believe that is because i'm using an integrated graphics card.

I'm using the Nvidia Geforce 7150M

my specs are : (i don't think they are THAT low)
System Model HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook PC
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 TL-60, 2000 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB

I have NO intention of maxing out games... i just want to play a few lower-end games on low-slightly higher than low

I hear that i can install a new graphics card over the integrated one and make the computer ignore the integrated card.

My questions are : 1. If i do this is there a possibility for gaming performance increase?
2. Is it even possible?
3. What graphics cards can i get?
4. Can i get an EXTREMELY detailed (stupid-person proof) guide on exactly what to do?

any help would be greatly appreciated

for some reason though i get the feeling that i'm screwed.... and to make it worse my friend just gave me a copy of assasin's creed b4 he left to england... and i have no hope of playing it unless this somehow makes my laptop EXTREMELY powerful which i know is impossible.
 
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Is it something to do with it being a 64bit system. in my eyes that laptop isnt half bad:p
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro l300
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 550 @ 2.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Corp. 88395664Q
    Memory
    DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Hyundai Electronics,DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Ap
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Matte screen
    Screen Resolution
    1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
    Hard Drives
    120gb SATA 2.5inch FUJITSU MHZ2120BH G1 ATA Device
    Case
    Notebook
    Cooling
    Fan cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Optical
    Internet Speed
    256Kbps
    Other Info
    I like Spore,Rabbits and I'm a Computer Freak.
zippyzap said:
hi there peoples

ok... i have a laptop here that my aunt bought for me..... but it doesn't seem to be able to run most games even at LOW settings properly. It can run some games though. I believe that is because i'm using an integrated graphics card.

I'm using the Nvidia Geforce 7150M

my specs are : (i don't think they are THAT low)
System Model HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook PC
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 TL-60, 2000 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB

I have NO intention of maxing out games... i just want to play a few lower-end games on low-slightly higher than low

I hear that i can install a new graphics card over the integrated one and make the computer ignore the integrated card.

My questions are : 1. If i do this is there a possibility for gaming performance increase?
2. Is it even possible?
3. What graphics cards can i get?
4. Can i get an EXTREMELY detailed (stupid-person proof) guide on exactly what to do?

any help would be greatly appreciated

for some reason though i get the feeling that i'm screwed.... and to make it worse my friend just gave me a copy of assasin's creed b4 he left to england... and i have no hope of playing it unless this somehow makes my laptop EXTREMELY powerful which i know is impossible.
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1. sell the laptop and buy a desktop,
2. laptops are not called laptops, theyre called notebooks because its smaller than an average laptop from the 90s
3. why arent you greatful you got a notebook instead of a pair of socks?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
My sugestion as a gamer: Get a desktop. Sell it and use the money for a custom computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway: GM5472
    CPU
    AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.
    Memory
    4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3650
    Cooling
    Dynex
    Keyboard
    Dynex
Here is a link to a site that compares the laptop video cards It's pretty decent if you want a quick comparison.
Notebookcheck: NVIDIA GeForce 7150M

its a better card than the x200m I have on one of my laptops and I used to play world of warcraft on that machine just fine on low settings. As well as battlefield 2142

As for installing a new card, as far as I know thats not possible on a laptop unless you own a Sager an Alienware or something like that. Not many laptop manufacturers make their cards upgradeable

After thinking about it for another minute I forgot to tell you:
The laptop video drivers are seldom updated by the manufacturer for x64.
I had one manufacturer Toshiba that only had one driver for the system and its 2 years old.
the newer drivers are much faster and get this. NVIDIA will not provide a laptop driver for you, they say, contact your manufacturer, but your manufacturer doesnt make a new driver. Catch 22 , YAY
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell vostro 1500
    CPU
    core duo 1.6
    Memory
    4gb + 1gb turbocache
    Graphics Card(s)
    8600m GT 256mb
    Sound Card
    Onboard Sigmatel
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
Klaudius said:
After thinking about it for another minute I forgot to tell you:
The laptop video drivers are seldom updated by the manufacturer for x64.
I had one manufacturer Toshiba that only had one driver for the system and its 2 years old.
the newer drivers are much faster and get this. NVIDIA will not provide a laptop driver for you, they say, contact your manufacturer, but your manufacturer doesnt make a new driver. Catch 22 , YAY
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Not a problem, at least with Nvidia laptop video if you no where to look,

Download NVIDIA drivers | drivers for mobile cards and laptops | laptopvideo2go.com

latest and greatest, and in most cases already have the modded INF so that they will install on just about every Nvidia laptop card out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    Athlon x2 7750 BE
    Motherboard
    Asus M4A78 Pro
    Memory
    2x2gb Kingston
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire HD 4830
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Xtreme Music
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P221w and Acer 1916w
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 and 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    2x80 GB Seagate 7200.10 in RAID0, 500 GB Seagate 7200.12
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 500W
    Case
    Antec Sonata III
    Cooling
    AC Freezer 64 Pro and a couple of 120 mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 v2
    Internet Speed
    10000/1000
well.... thanks for the help guys i think i'll just watch anime or something instead of trying to play games... and when win7 comes out i'll buy a desktop....

and i actually did get a pair of socks too..
 

My Computer

System One

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