Laptop Graphics ?

[ONE MAN ARMY]

What up everyone. I have a quick question. I have a Samsung Laptop model qx411-w01ub. I got it for a really good deal. I dont have alot of money and Im not really into desktops. But I am wondering is there a way to upgrade the graphics card and how hard would it be?

[Big V]

I havn't researched your laptop to see the specs so this is just a guess
It will depend on weather it's an onboard chipset or if it actually has a card
most onboards are not upgradedable because the chip is made directly on the mother board and not servicable


Guys correct me if im wrong on this

[2635599]

Packaged Quantity 1

System Type Notebook
OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Notebook type HD Display (http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3121_7-0.html?filter=1101502_5335716) , Midsize (http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3121_7-0.html?filter=1101502_11942598)

Processor / Chipset



CPU Intel 2nd Gen Core i5, 2 i5-2430M / 2.4 GHz

Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM65 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Hyper-Threading Technology


Memory



RAM 6 GB, ( 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 2 GB )

Max RAM Supported 8 GB
Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz / PC3-8500
Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0

Storage



Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 640 GB, HDD

Storage Removable None
Optical Drive DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM
Hard drive type Standard

Display



Type 14 in
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( HD )
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Edge-to-edge glass

Audio & Video



Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000

Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology

Camera Yes
Sound Stereo speakers , Microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, SRS Premium Sound


Input



Type Keyboard, Touchpad

Features Flat, Multi-gesture touch pad, Scrolling


Communications



Wireless WiMAX, 802.11b/g/n

Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)

Battery



Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1

AC Adapter



Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output 90 Watt , 19 V , 4.74 A

Connections & Expansion



Slots Memory,
Memory card reader
Interfaces VGA,
HDMI,
Headphone output,
Microphone input,
USB 2.0,
LAN,
2 x USB 3.0
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0 - USB 3.0,
1 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0,
1 x Ethernet - RJ-45,
1 x HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 card reader ( SDHC Memory Card ),
( SDXC Memory Card ),
( SD Memory Card ),
( MultiMediaCard )


From what i have in red the video is inter grated.

[Predator-cz]

that's the downside of laptops...
You could get a RAM replacement or HDD at best, but everything else is pretty much fitted inside leaving you with little or no options for upgrade.
And as far as I'm concerned qx411-w01ub has integrated graphics and shared memory, yet it already has 6 GB RAM (that's more then I have on my laptop)
However the intel booster should do the trick for most non-demanding games.
In conclusion, your laptop has all the attributes to be a good work laptop, but you probably won't get to play over-impressive fps, or high detailed MMOs.
I'm sorry, but I think all performance upgrade you can get will be in terms of software adjustment...
I don't know about your RAM (but 6GB is sufficient for your build IMO) if that option is even possible.

Or at least the furthest I went with my ASUS N61qj was, that I bought a cooling pad beneath it,
And I'm still planning on the RAM replacement (luckily my laptops build allows it)