Can You Upgrade Your Laptop's GPU?

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Upgrading a laptop's GPU is generally not feasible, as most laptops come with integrated components that limit upgrade options primarily to RAM and hard drives. While some high-end laptops may allow for GPU upgrades, they are typically expensive and less common. CPU upgrades were once possible in many mid-range to high-end laptops, but this has become rare in recent years. To determine if a specific laptop's GPU can be upgraded, users should consult the manufacturer's manual for details on replaceable components. For more information on upgrading graphics cards, resources are available online.
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can anybody please tell me if it is possible to upgrade my computers GPU. just write in the comments if you need info about my pc to detemine it!
 
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Most laptops have everything integrated. Most of the laptops that I've had experience with - the only thing that can be changed for improvements are RAM and hard drive.
 
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scottdave said:
Most laptops have everything integrated. Most of the laptops that I've had experience with - the only thing that can be changed for improvements are RAM and hard drive.

Most but not all. The ones that can have the GPU upgraded typically are very expensive to purchase and even more expensive to upgrade.

CPU upgrades used to be possible on many of the medium to high end laptops. I have not been that deep under the hood of a laptop in about a decade so I can't say how common it still is. If I had to guess I would say that it has become rare outside of very high end models.

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Lucio789 said:
can anybody please tell me if it is possible to upgrade my computers GPU. just write in the comments if you need info about my pc to detemine it!
Try searching for the make and model of the computer for a manual. It usually specifies what components can be replaced.
 
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It's an exciting time getting a new graphics card for your PC. Whether you've been hanging on to the same one for years, or you're a fan of the bleeding edge, it's something that always brings new life to your gaming.
You can see more info about this at https://www.windowscentral.com/how-upgrade-your-graphics-card
 

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