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post #1 of 20
12/27/05 at 2:43pm
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Hello,

I have a video card (Intel 915GM/GMS, 910 GML Express Chip) and I want to play Battlefield 2. I have to get an ATI or NVIDIA graphics card now right??? But, I called Best Buy and they say you cannot switch video cards on a laptop . What should I do?
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post #2 of 20
12/27/05 at 2:46pm
nothing you can do

you cant get a laptop w/ intel 915 graphics and expect it to play any game made in the last year

either get a tower or a new laptop to play BF2
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post #3 of 20
12/27/05 at 2:47pm
Ummmmm.....very few options here:
1) Sell your lappy and buy a new one.
2) Only play Battlefield 2 on your desktop.
3) Keep your current lappy and buy a new gaming laptop.
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post #4 of 20
12/27/05 at 2:49pm
well im going to post because i like your username...

unfortunatley, if you get integrated graphics, you cant add a dedicated video card. Cheapest solution is to update your desktop if you have one, or build a budget gaming pc.
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post #5 of 20
12/27/05 at 2:57pm
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EA is pickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkky.... I've always wanted to build a PC but I'm looking for a laptop here. I think I'll take a look at some Gaming laptops. Intel has a great tutorial on how ot build a pc on their site.
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post #6 of 20
12/27/05 at 3:24pm
Some gaming laptops to check out depending on how much you want to spend.
Sager 5720 (2000 - 2700 depending on specs)
Sager 5320 (1800 - 2400 depending on specs)
Asus Z70Va (1800 - 2200 depending on specs)
MSI 1029/1032 ( 1700 - 2000 depending on specs)
There are many others to consider, but it all comes down to what you are looking for spec wise. If you can give us some idea such as the following will help us to help you.
Screen size and resolution
Battery life
AMD or Intel
Hard drive size
Price
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post #7 of 20
12/27/05 at 7:19pm
sager 3880 starting at $1150
asus z81sp starting at $1500
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post #8 of 20
12/27/05 at 7:47pm
I think is time to made an external video card. Just imagine, USB, Firewire or PC card GPU. Because is on the outside will be cooler. Will be fully compatible with old systems.

Xat.
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post #9 of 20
12/27/05 at 8:23pm
your best bet is to go ahead and get a gaming rig... tell me your budget and i could probably figure in a great rig. (as long as its over around 1000 dollars to get high end GPU... 2000 would get you probably latest and greatest)
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post #10 of 20
12/27/05 at 11:56pm
well, you can build a rig for much less than a grand and still be able to play everything. BUT, if you want a laptop, then go for it. Wont be as cheap as a desktop...
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post #11 of 20
12/28/05 at 12:04am
What about a dell 9300 like mine?
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post #12 of 20
1/3/06 at 11:40pm
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either get a tower or a new laptop to play BF2

A tower as in desktop???

Plus, got any sites where they teach you how to make a computer?
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post #13 of 20
1/4/06 at 12:33am
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Originally Posted by RdSoxFan618
A tower as in desktop???

Plus, got any sites where they teach you how to make a computer?

yes, as in desktop

hmm, its really not that hard, theres really only one way it can go together. You should be able to figure it out by the manuals that come with the hardware. If not, google it. If you need help picking hardware or building it, let me know, ive built quite a few.
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post #14 of 20
1/4/06 at 12:39am
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Originally Posted by Isuzu_Trooper
What about a dell 9300 like mine?

or an xps like mine....
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post #15 of 20
1/4/06 at 1:34am
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Originally Posted by Pharoke
Sager 5720 (2000 - 2700 depending on specs)
Sager 5320 (1800 - 2400 depending on specs)
Asus Z70Va (1800 - 2200 depending on specs)
MSI 1029/1032 ( 1700 - 2000 depending on specs)
Price
hey.....where do you get these prices. here is my list:

Sager 5720 starts at $1800 @ pctorque
Sager 5320 starts at $1350 @ pctorque
Asus Z70Va starts at $1370 @ discountlaptops
MSI 1029 starts at $1270 @ ibuypower

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post #16 of 20
1/4/06 at 1:37am
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Originally Posted by Fidget
or an xps like mine....
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post #17 of 20
1/12/06 at 7:21pm
Thread Starter 
EA SUCKS!
DELL SUCKS!
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post #18 of 20
1/12/06 at 7:30pm
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Originally Posted by RdSoxFan618
EA SUCKS!
DELL SUCKS!
tell us how you really feel Its ok, just let it all out. What is the problem?
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post #19 of 20
1/12/06 at 7:39pm
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Originally Posted by RdSoxFan618
EA is pickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkky.... I've always wanted to build a PC but I'm looking for a laptop here. I think I'll take a look at some Gaming laptops. Intel has a great tutorial on how ot build a pc on their site.

For a gaming setup, you would be much better off going with AMD, which most of the time has 15-30% advantage in their top end platforms vs. Intel in gaming. If you want a gaming desktop, it would be very advantageous to go with and Athlon64 X2 setup. And many of us here who have been building for years will be glad to help you, including myself; if you choose to build. For a laptop, others have already given you good advice.
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post #20 of 20
1/12/06 at 7:43pm
When I built my first PC I used some of the guides on this site to help me - if you scroll down to the bottom there are several DIY computer basic's articles.

http://www.extremetech.com/category2...,644478,00.asp
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