Can I do a graphics upgrade?

I'm getting a MacBook soon and will not be satisfied with the integrated graphics. Is there enough room in that tiny shell to fit a good mobile graphics card that uses PCI-express?

You would be happier with a MacBook Pro if you don't like the Integrated graphics. It is not upgradeable.

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Hi:
Yes you could but IMO, you would be better off selling yours and getting one with the graphics solution you want.
That is because you would need to have the entire motherboard replaced and then all of the components currently in your PC attached to your current motherboard would have to be removed and installed on the new one (processor, heat sink, wireless card, etc).
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You would have to call HP technical support to see if they will replace the board and how much it will cost.
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You're in a bind, and I don't think you can "win" (if that were necessary). You want to sell your iMac G5 while it's still covered by AppleCare so that you can net the best selling price, yet the option for 256MB of VRAM has not yet been standardized as any iMac's base amount. If you wait until a new iMac has both Leopard and higher VRAM, yes, you will pay less for those features, but also probably net less about that same amount when selling the iMac G5 you have. [Based on Apple's refurb pricing, and on eBay selling prices, I estimate waiting to sell will cost you about the same $200 as would buying now and adding the optional VRAM and Leopard.] Plus, you have to wait and do without the (possible) advantages of the 256VRAM.
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