VarsityDrinking

Anyone here know if/how I can replace the stock video card in my Dell 700M laptop with one that could handle games? I believe the video is integrated into the chipset and cannot be upgraded. So perhaps I could upgrade the chipset? I'm strugglin' here for solutions.

Thanks in advance.

Jinn

Likely not. The 700M is 1.5" thick, and if you've ever seen a standard PC video card, its about 4.5" thick. There's a slight dimension problem there. They DO sell special video cards for laptops, but they're usually proprietary and pre-installed. I doubt you have the free slot to install the video card, even if you found a compatabile one. Since laptops are almost entirely proprietary, your only help is to look for an "upgrade plan" through Dell.

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Charlatan

I have a 700m and the video card is integrated.

I don't think there is any real way to upgrade, though I seem to recall there were options when I was assembling it online. I just don't remember what the options were...

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VarsityDrinking

Thanks both of you. Yes the video card is integrated, and no there aren't any other options for the 700m through dell, but I was hoping there were 3rd party solutions.

Thought I'd give it a try. Thanks again.

Salomon

No expansion slot = no possible video upgrade.

Try lowering the resolution when playing games.