Need Advice on "Graphic Card"

reignofchaos · 18th October 2011, 20:53

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Originally Posted by sachinj12

How can I determine which slot I have? Sorry for the noob Q, I really don't know these comp stuff. My last card was slotted in PCI slots. Also, my comp is around 6 years old, that should give you a fair idea of what slots are there on the board.

The price you mention, is it MRP? I am buying it from SP road.

EDIT: Would be grateful if you could suggest a 2.1 speaker within 1-1.3k too

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sachinj12 · 18th October 2011, 21:15

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

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Please take images of the first and last tab.

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reignofchaos · 18th October 2011, 21:29

Yup the cards I recommended will work on that board.

Also in 1.3k, just get the basic altec lansing 2.1.

arrowaby · 2nd February 2012, 21:01

Dear Friends,

I purchased my laptop exactly a year ago and am getting excellent results from the same.
I'm not a very gaming person but recently I got my hands on this Huge strategy game. (A 17GB heavy game). Got it installed after a lot of hard-work and when the magic started my laptop just shut down in just 4 mins of starting the game. It got superheated and shut itself automatically.

I guess its because I don't have a dedicated Graphics card.

These are my Specifications:
1) Make: Dell INSPIRON N5010
2) OS : Windows 7 Professional
3) Processor: Intel CORE i5 M460 @ 2.53Ghz
4) Memory: 4 GB RAM
5) Onboard Intel HD Graphics

My question is can I "now" install a graphics card on my Laptop?

If yes, then I can do with a simple graphics card and I don't need a GOD-level card as my life usually revolves around Microsoft Excel

Also, which ones would you recommend and approx cost of the same.

ampere · 2nd February 2012, 21:17

At least need to consider thermal envelop of the body before you install
the card. Its possible that the laptop may not be designed for such a thermal performance. Do check that aspect, before investing in the graphics card.

drpullockaran · 2nd February 2012, 21:43

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Originally Posted by arrowaby

Dear Friends,
5) Onboard Intel HD Graphics
My question is can I "now" install a graphics card on my Laptop?

Most laptops that come with inbuilt graphics do not have provisions for adding a graphics cards since space for the same is at a premium. If you have gotten bitten by the gaming bug then you are better off with a dedicated gaming laptop or preferably a desktop which you can incrementally build over the years starting with a humongous modular power supply unit and a case with two huge fans one at the bottom front and the other at top backside..
If you are into casual gaming a change of laptop would suffice one with a dedicated Radeon Graphics card.

AMD Radeon

Guite · 16th April 2019, 15:05

I want to add a basic graphic card, 3D capable with support for OpenGL 3.0 or above, for simple 3D modelling work, no gaming. This is for an old desktop PC which has integrated Intel graphics for which driver support has ended in 2015. Motherboard has slot for PCI express 1x and 2x. I just need a very basic 3D card with 1gb RAM. Suggestions are welcome.

18th October 2011, 21:29	#108
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,556 Thanked: 2,516 Times View My Garage	Re: Need Advice on "Graphic Card" Yup the cards I recommended will work on that board. Also in 1.3k, just get the basic altec lansing 2.1.
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2nd February 2012, 21:01	#109
arrowaby BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pune, Bahrain Posts: 139 Thanked: 54 Times	Graphic Card Help Dear Friends, I purchased my laptop exactly a year ago and am getting excellent results from the same. I'm not a very gaming person but recently I got my hands on this Huge strategy game. (A 17GB heavy game). Got it installed after a lot of hard-work and when the magic started my laptop just shut down in just 4 mins of starting the game. It got superheated and shut itself automatically. I guess its because I don't have a dedicated Graphics card. These are my Specifications: 1) Make: Dell INSPIRON N5010 2) OS : Windows 7 Professional 3) Processor: Intel CORE i5 M460 @ 2.53Ghz 4) Memory: 4 GB RAM 5) Onboard Intel HD Graphics My question is can I "now" install a graphics card on my Laptop? If yes, then I can do with a simple graphics card and I don't need a GOD-level card as my life usually revolves around Microsoft Excel Also, which ones would you recommend and approx cost of the same.
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2nd February 2012, 21:17	#110
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,261 Thanked: 13,516 Times View My Garage	Re: Graphic Card Help At least need to consider thermal envelop of the body before you install the card. Its possible that the laptop may not be designed for such a thermal performance. Do check that aspect, before investing in the graphics card.
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16th April 2019, 15:05	#112
Guite BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NCR Posts: 738 Thanked: 641 Times	Re: Need Advice on "Graphic Card" I want to add a basic graphic card, 3D capable with support for OpenGL 3.0 or above, for simple 3D modelling work, no gaming. This is for an old desktop PC which has integrated Intel graphics for which driver support has ended in 2015. Motherboard has slot for PCI express 1x and 2x. I just need a very basic 3D card with 1gb RAM. Suggestions are welcome.
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