This may be a dumb question but; I'm getting a new computer with NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Integrated Graphics GPU on it, and I want to know if I decide to get a graphics card, can I? Or will it be a problem since there is on installed IN in the computer?
2007-08-30 06:17:12 · 4 answers · asked by Leo 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It depends upon your specific motherboard, either check the specs, or just open up the case and look (easiest)
If you've got a dedicated graphics slot (PCI-Express or AGP) then you can add a video card. The integrated graphics port usually disables itself when there's a real video card installed, so that's not a problem.
2007-08-30 07:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most vendors like HP, Dell, etc have the video card integrated in the motherboard. If you place a new one (AGP or PCI) you only need to connect the monitor to the one that you will be using. It should not cause any problems.
2007-08-30 13:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Manny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is possible. no need to configure jumper, agp or pci port. just plug and use it. note: when using and integrated graphic, your RAM memory is shared thus making your pc slower. also the graphic capabilities is much low of performance. for. ex if u have a 512 MB RAM then have a 128MB shared memory for graphics then you be left with 384MB RAM of physical memory
2007-08-30 13:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can install an aftermarket video card
some motherboards require you to shut off the onboard gfx card
Others will just shutoff automatically
2007-08-30 13:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋