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intergrated graphics,possible to add seperate graphics card?

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Old 28-12-2006, 12:00 PM   #1
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intergrated graphics,possible to add seperate graphics card?

hi guys i've been looking at a computer which seems a great package apart from the fact it has a 950 intergrated graphics,is it poosible to add a sepeerate graphics card to make the pc more suitable?
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Old 28-12-2006, 12:12 PM   #2
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Re: intergrated graphics,possible to add seperate graphics card?

As long as it has an AGP or PCIe slot. If it's a cheap Dell, it won't. Look at the specs of the PC if you see one of the above you are in luck.

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Old 28-12-2006, 12:13 PM   #3
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Re: intergrated graphics,possible to add seperate graphics card?

Also check the power supply rating, often if it's built down to a price it will fall over when you start to add graphics, more drives etc.
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