If a computer has an integrated graphics card, can i update in the future?

Question

I am buying a pc, the one I'm looking at has a integrated "nVidia® GeForce® 6150 LE graphics" will I be able to replace this in the future?
lay mans terms please - i don't know much about computers - thanks :)

Answer 1

yeah you should have a slot/slots on the motherboard to insert a new graphics card.

The machine i'm using now has a built in card which I disabled to allow the current upgrade to operate.

Be aware that there are two types of graphics card going round at the mo and you will need to know which type your motherboard takes before buying the wrong one (like i did lol)

Best of luck
Ix

Answer 2

You can't replace the integrated card itself, but you can buy a new graphics card as long as you have a PCI slot or AGP slot.

AGP stands for Advanced Graphics Processor, and when you open up your PC is a brown slot on the mother board.
They are smaller than PCI slots.
PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect. and those are the type of slots that allow you to connect your sound cards, network cards, etc. (all the things you see when you look to the rear of your computer.)

The only reason you would want to upgrade your graphics card is if you play a lot of games or use applications that the currently integrated card can't support or makes the games/application look bad (Fuzzy edges, blurry text, etc.)

If/When the time comes, I recommend asking a close friend who's good with computers to help you find a good graphics card suitable to your needs, or you could always ask another question!

TW

Answer 3

In layman's terms, Yes u can, this is done via something called a CMOS Bios settings on your computer, u can normally get to the Cmos Bios settings when starting your computer and hitting eighter the DEL key or F2, depending on the make of your computer.

Then when in the CMOS Bios screen scroll down to the Video option and Disable the on-board Video.
In short, In a good brand of computer, the new video card will disable the on-board video automatically, or at least give u the option to do so when starting up for the first time.
U can disable but cannot physically remove your existing video card as its integral part of your system board.
Don't waste money on calling in a Bloke to do this, unless he is really cute

Remember all the above can be done without removing the cover..so no big bangs or smoldering fingers.
U do however have to remove the cover to install your new video card..thats easy too.

God bless.

Answer 4

Just be sure the motherboard has a x16 PCIe slot for graphics. Check the specs thoroughly. You could then install a PCIe graphics card ANYTIME you wish. You do not have to remove anything. Once you plug in a new card, the motherboard automatically disables the integrated graphics (w/c is permanently wired to the board). The system RAM that was previously being shared w/ integrated graphics becomes available again for the system (effectively increasing available RAM).

Answer 5

Yes, Easly, You Just buy A Normal Extra Graphics Card. And This WIll Overun Your Intergrated One. But You Cant Upgrade THE Interated one. Just Buy A New Graphics Card.

Answer 6

Have a look at the spec sheet for the PC and see it it has a PCI-e or AGP slot. These are the 2 types of cards usually assocaited with Graphics cards.

Answer 7

"integrated " means that the graphics card is built on to the main board. You can't replace it.

But if your Main board has a AGP slot, you can later plugin a new graphics card. You will probably have to disable the onboard graphics card via bios or to configure bios so that it will initialize the new card first.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes, when you purchase a higher spec Graphics card the drivers that come with it should disable or overide the onboard graphic capabilities.

The retail outlet will advise you if you are unsure or you can call back here and Post a Q for assistance.

Answer 10

Yah ofcourse u can do that. When u r using ur new graphics card u will have an option to set ur inbuild GC or newly added graphics card to use as default card.U can use both ..