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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 3:59pm
I want to switch from Intel Hd Graphics into an actual video card, but it's in the processor.
Specs:

CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) N3540 2.16 ghz with Intel HD Graphics 1000 (overclocked to 2.66 ghz)

RAM: 4GB DDR3 (upgraded to 8GB RAM)

My Computer: HP Notebook 15 f272wm

Dedicated VRAM: 64 MB even though I upgraded to 8 GB RAM. I thought integrated graphics borrowed ram, but my Intel HD 1000 wont borrow more, so I'm stuck at 64 MB.

Motherboard: HP 233F

Chipset: Intel - Bay Trail Host Bridge

Yeah I know, my computer is underpowered, so that's why I need some help upgraded this hunk of junk that is Intel HD 1000. I tried my BIOS to increase dedicated VRAM manually, but all I saw were specs.
Last edited by los3monos; Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:01pm
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DirtyFishy Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:09pm 
Laptops aren't really good for gaming. Better off getting a proper PC.
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:19pm 
That's not true. Laptops can be as great for gaming as desktops.
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:20pm 
Anyway, I just want a solid answer. If you're gonna say my specs are bad, get out of my discussion
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Last edited by los3monos; Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:21pm
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Alexalmighty Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:20pm 
Originally posted by Los3monos:
That's not true. Laptops can be as great for gaming as desktops.
the highest end laptop wont beat the highest end desktop
also the igpu uses ram as it needs it and i highly doubt that you can install a gpu in that system
Last edited by Alexalmighty; Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:22pm
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:22pm 
Whatever. I just need an answer. I'm really struggling and frustrated. I'm not in the situation where I can upgrade my laptop whenever.
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DirtyFishy Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:22pm 
Originally posted by Los3monos:
Anyway, I just want a solid answer. If you're gonna say my specs are bad, get out of my discussion
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You've got an integrated graphics chip. Your specs are bad. RAM is alright though.
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:25pm 
Listen, I KNOW, I stated that I know my specs are bad, did you read what I said at the top? Now please, enough with the bad specs thing, I just want to know do I have to completely replace my processor? Is there somewhere in the motherboard where I can install a GPU?
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SpunkyJones Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:25pm 
You can't upgrade the vram, it is what it is. You'd need to upgrade to a dedicated gpu to increase the video ram, which your laptop most likely can't do.
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:26pm 
I expected my Intel HD to borrow more RAM, so that's why I bought 8 GB of RAM.
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Alexalmighty Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:26pm 
Originally posted by Los3monos:
Listen, I KNOW, I stated that I know my specs are bad, did you read what I said at the top? Now please, enough with the bad specs thing, I just want to know do I have to completely replace my processor? Is there somewhere in the motherboard where I can install a GPU?
no and no most laptops are made only to allow you to replace ram and hdd/ssd they are not upgradeable like desktops are
Last edited by Alexalmighty; Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:26pm
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:27pm 
How? I don't want to ruin my laptop. I did lots of searching, going through forums.
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:27pm 
I didn't expect my laptop to be this bad.
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Alexalmighty Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:27pm 
Originally posted by Los3monos:
How? I don't want to ruin my laptop. I did lots of searching, going through forums.
as i said unless the laptop states that its upgradable you cant
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los3monos Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:30pm 
Alright. Thank you for an answer, I appreciate it. My laptop never stated it was upgradable, so now I need a new one.
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Alexalmighty Jan 31, 2016 @ 4:30pm 
Originally posted by Los3monos:
I didn't expect my laptop to be this bad.
it has a pentium processor which is very low end and igpus are always bad
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