Adding dedicated graphic card to my laptop

I have I5 core E5-571P-59QA laptop, and I have intel HD 4000 family integrated graphic cards. Is it possible to add dedicated graphic card to my laptop? Intel HD 4000 is decent enough but I want to play more graphically intense games .

to my knowledge the answer would be "no" to an upgrade to graphics as the laptop is not designed for that, it uses integrated Intel HD-4400 graphics which are decent for basic gaming.

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Do I need a dedicated graphics card for my laptop if I mainly use Photoshop CS6 to paint?

I'm looking to buy a laptop and having a dedicated graphics card is obviously more expensive, but is it necessary for painting on Photoshop CS6 without lagging? I use a lot of layers, adjustments, masks, and large brushes, but that's mostly it, also I don't spam the undo button.

havnor wrote:
I use a lot of layers, adjustments, masks, and large brushes, but that's mostly it
LOL, those are very compute-intensive operations. That's basically saying "I need the most powerful computer I can find" to run Photoshop.
It's hard to generalize an answer to your specific question, because not all GPUs or systems are created equal. If I had to generalize, I'd say you should try to avoid DUAL GPU systems, in which an Intel and some other brand are combined to try to deliver power saving and high performance capabilities. Photoshop traditionally doesn't really like that kind of arrangement, and forum members often advise folks with dual GPU systems who are experiencing problems to just disable one of them (usually the lesser one) anyway.
Keep in mind that a laptop isn't going to be able to achieve as good performance as a desktop for a resource hungry application like Photoshop, yet will be more expensive. You really will want a high-end machine (possibly even mobile workstation class) to paint in the manner you describe.
I invite others who use modern laptops to chime in here and relate their actual experiences, as well as provide information on their specific configurations.
-Noel

How do I make Visual Studio 2013 use my dedicated graphics card instead of integrated graphics on my laptop?

I am using Alienware 13 as a portable workstation. I do game development on Unreal Engine 4 using Visual Studio 2013. The issue I am having is that when I want to debug codes in Visual Studio 2013, it launches Unreal Engine 4 through the debugger and uses
the integrated graphics card rather than my dedicated graphics card, which is an nVida Geforce 860M.
When I wanted to change the settings in the NVidia Control Panel, I see this:
The drop-down menu is grayed out, so I cannot select to change the graphics card to my dedicated card.
What should I do? How do I make it so that Visual Studio uses my dedicated card? Thanks in advance.

Hi tom_mai78101,
Thank you for posting in the MSDN forum.
It seems that it is not the correct forum for this issue, since this forum is to discuss Visual Studio WPF/SL Designer, Visual Studio Guidance Automation Toolkit, Developer Documentation and Help System, and Visual Studio Editor.
As you said that you want to change the setting so that Visual Studio uses your dedicated card in NVidia Control Panel, since this NVidia Control Panel is third-party tool, we are not support it. So please post this issue this issue directly
to this NVidia Control Panel Official website:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-communities.html , you will get better support.
Thanks for your understanding.
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Adding a dedicated graphic card to a Macbook Pro late 2013

Hi everybody,
I have bought a late 2013 macbook pro retina 15'', but without the dedicated graphic card, I have the Iris Pro.
Would be possible to add the nVidia GT 750M?
If yes, what would be the ~ cost?
Thanks in advance

It's not possible. If you want that model your best bet would be to sell your MBP and use the proceeds to buy what you want.

Can i upgrade graphics card of my laptop hp pavilion 15 e014tx?

I have hp pavilion 15 e014tx which has 2GB dedicated graphic card amd radeon hd 8760m and 4GB ram.
First question:can i change my graphic card and replace it with a better graphic card for gaming?
Second question: will adding more ram will improve my gaming performance and also do i have an extra slot for another ram?

Hi,
Your machine it no a gamers machine.
First question: yes but buying new machine may be cheaper,
Second question: No, a bit and you can't see this. Your machine has 2 slots of RAM:
Two customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots
Support for DDR3L (1600-MHz)dual channel
Support for 8192-MB of system RAM in the following configurations:
● 8192-MB (8192-MB×1, 4096-MB×2)
● 6144-MB (4096-MB+2048-MB)
● 4096-MB (4096-MB×1, 2048-MB×2)
● 2048-MB (2048-MB×1)
More information: first manual of the following link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&lc=en&product=5389897
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BH
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Can't get dedicated graphics card to work.

I can not get the dedicated graphics card to work on my laptop. I spend my night installing and uninstalling drivers, wich none of them seem to work.
To check the card if its working, I dissabled Intel HD Graphics adapter and left the AMD, instead of getting the dedicated card to work I got "Microsoft Basic Display Driver".
Please help me....
EDIT: I only reinstalled AMD drivers, I didn't touched the intel ones since they work.
My laptop: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c04089426&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...

HI FXV,
Thank you for your query, I will do my best to assist you.
I understand you have already uninstalled and then downloaded and reinstalled the recommended driver to no avail.
Here is a link to a post by @Paul_Tikkanen that may also help. beta driver. This seems to have solved the issued for someone else.
Have you tried running the HP Support Assistant to aid with updates and resolving issues.
Have you tried Using Automated Troubleshooting (Windows 8) to assist with this difficulty.
You could also try Refresh Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8) to resolve issues.
That last thing I can suggest before referring to HP support is a recovery back to factory. Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8)
During the recovery process you will get a prompt to backup your personal files to prevent data loss, if you have not done one recently, I suggest you do one now.
Restoring Files that were Backed Up Using HP Recovery Manager (Windows 8).
If none of the above has resolved the issue then I suggest contacting HP support for assistance. They have the ability to remotely access your system to help locate and resolve issues.
Please call HP technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region HP Technical Support Sitemap.
Please let me know the outcome.
Sparkles1
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Dedicated graphic card g780

I have no idea why my laptop doesnt use my dedicated graphic card. How can i check if its not broken or missing? Ive tried a lot of software solutions, even my brother who is programmer tried, yet hes in united states so he cant check hardware.

Hi Raderk,
Welcome to the Lenovo Community.
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with the graphic card on your G570 laptop.
As you have suspected it might be broken, please visit the nearest service centre and verify the issue, please if there is a discrete graphic card which was shipped with the system. As the system needs to disassemble and check for the issue.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Hope this helps! Do post us back for further queries.
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Can I upgrade my (Graphics Card) on my laptop?

Hello can my (Graphics Card) on my laptop be upgraded
this is mine http://gyazo.com/e10f4147557ec792856f20c0e215e553

Hi:
There are no graphics 'cards' in your notebook. The graphics is part of the motherboard and cannot be upgraded or replaced without replacing the entire motherboard with a supported one listed in the service manual for your model--assuming one has better graphics.
Replacing the motherboard would cost you about as much as buying a new notebook with better graphics.

Can I upgrade graphics card of my Laptop?

Hi folks,
I want to know whether I can upgrade graphics card of my laptop.
Now a days most of the high end games are not
working in my laptop and I'm pretty disappointed.
Please let me know whether I can do that. My laptop model is
HP Pavillion DV5 1106AX.
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Hi:
Unfortunately in most of today's notebooks (including yours), the graphics cannot be upgraded.
I looked at the service manual for your notebook, and there aren't even any other motherboards with better graphics available.
You can try the latest drivers from AMD to see if that helps, any but you can't do anything with the hardware.
Paul

Help me choose a good Graphic Card for my Laptop

Hello guys, first let me say I'm glad I've found this forum, It's been some time that I wanted to decide and buy a new graphic card for my laptop, but I guess this is the time and I'll start by asking for some help from you.
My laptop is HP Pavilion g6, the specs are the following (using CPU-z)
CPU: http://prntscr.com/5fqo9f
Caches: http://prntscr.com/5fqohx
Mainboard: http://prntscr.com/5fqomk
RAM: http://prntscr.com/5fqos4
SPD: http://prntscr.com/5fqoxh
Graphics: http://prntscr.com/5fqp1b
I wanted to ask you what kind of graphic card would suit my laptop, and which one do you recommend me buy?
I would to play all the latest games... I believe I need another 4GB of RAM memory, and I believe my CPU is good enough, what do you say guys?
Thank you!
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Hi,
What is the model/product of your laptop ? Generally speaking: we can't upgrade video card for nearly all laptops.
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Hello, I have a Mac computer with NVIDIA 750M dedicated graphics card and monitor EIZO but the problem was there when I was working with Windows and Acer monitor. When I open a file from Camera Raw in PS this is smaller than the screen so I double-click w

Hello, I have a Mac computer with NVIDIA 750M dedicated graphics card and monitor EIZO but the problem was there when I was working with Windows and Acer monitor. When I open a file from Camera Raw in PS this is smaller than the screen so I double-click with the tool "hand" to fit on the screen, but the picture loses sharpness and becomes blurry. If you magnify the image even only slightly with the tool "zoom" the picture comes back clear. In Camera Raw instead is always sharp. I solve the problem by turning off the graphics card in PS but often use plugin that need the graphics card otherwise the processing time is much longer. I ask for help.
Thanks.

Hello, I have a Mac computer with NVIDIA 750M dedicated graphics card and monitor EIZO but the problem was there when I was working with Windows and Acer monitor. When I open a file from Camera Raw in PS this is smaller than the screen so I double-click with the tool "hand" to fit on the screen, but the picture loses sharpness and becomes blurry. If you magnify the image even only slightly with the tool "zoom" the picture comes back clear. In Camera Raw instead is always sharp. I solve the problem by turning off the graphics card in PS but often use plugin that need the graphics card otherwise the processing time is much longer. I ask for help.
Thanks.

The model of graphics card on my laptop and on the product specs on hp website are different

i have an HP Pavilion 15-e001AX laptop, the model numbers of the graphics card on my laptop and the specifications given on hp site are slightly different.
AMD Radeon HD 8650M/8670M is specification given on web and AMD Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual Graphics is given on my laptop.
are these 2 the same? if so why is it displayed differently on my laptop?...
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Hi:
The HD 8650M is a typo on the HP specs. The correct name of the graphics adapter is the HD 8650G.
That is the onboard graphics adapter.
The 8670M is the discrete video adapter which is supposed to kick in when the graphics demand is too much for the 8650G.
Now for some odd reason, the device manager lists the 8670M graphics adapter as an 8600M because that is how the driver file description for the 8670M graphics adapter hardware ID is labeled.
But your notebook has an 8670M discrete graphics adapter. There is no such adapter as an 8600M.
The 8600M is the series name.
Below are the graphics adapters in the 8500M and 8600M series
https://cyberraiden.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/amd-gpu-8500m.jpg

What would I gain in terms of defying (deferring) obsolescence by purchasing a top end 15" w/the dedicated graphics card as opposed to the top end 13"? thanks!

I have a circa late 2007 all-black 13" MB with 2.2 GHz Intel core 2 duo, and It still works well
thinking of the 13-inch, 2.6GHz dual vs the 15-inch: 2.3GHz quad core.. and I was hoping to repeat the 2007's longevity
What would I gain in terms of defying (deferring) obsolescence by purchasing a top end 15" w/the dedicated graphics card as opposed to the top end 13"?
thanks! also general pros and cons could help

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Dedicated graphic card not recognized

Hello there, I have bought a Lenovo G500 with a i3 3110m proccesor 4 gb RAM and an AMD Radeon 8570m graphics card. I have a very big problem now, a couple of hours ago I got a blue screen of death and since then, my dedicated graphics card isn't recognized, only the Intel one. I tried doing a system restore of yesterday when I installed some programs, that didn't work, I did another one for about a week ago, I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver, I even installed an older one to see if anything works, but nothing yet. Something like this happened before but I don't know how it got fixed, I'm asking for someone's help because I really don't know what to do, the notebook is only a couple of months old and I don't think it should be acting this way. Thank you.

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