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Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: SAS_KID on September 01, 2006, 11:55:43 PM
Anyone know any good laptop graphics cards? That support a wide variety of games. I have been having problems lately with mine I was hoping you guys know of any graphics crads for a laptop that are any good and cost affordable.
Here are some of the problems I have been having.

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e56/SASKID/ahss89.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e56/SASKID/ahss90.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e56/SASKID/ahss83.jpg)

They get annoying after a while and just so you know i have an intel graphics card. It gives horrible FR and gives me many problems with this and other games too. (Just wasted 50 bucks:furious ) So any good card suggestions with the URL to it would be nice.
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Meatwad on September 02, 2006, 12:00:37 AM
Looks like spaghetti O's land

Yor best bet is to post in the troubleshooting forums with a copy of dxdiag so skuzzy can pinpoint the problem
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Innominate on September 02, 2006, 12:53:02 AM
Generally you can't upgrade a laptops video card, you need to upgrade your laptop.  One of the big reasons they're so mediocre for gaming.

However, your stuff looks like just a driver problem, try installing the newest drivers.
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Stoney74 on September 02, 2006, 03:26:12 AM
Or just drop some acid and enjoy the flight...
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Enduro on September 02, 2006, 02:01:52 PM
just curious...which laptop model are you using?
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Max on September 02, 2006, 02:17:44 PM
I recently fried the ATI Mobility 9600 card on my Emachine laptop. The card was integrated into the mobo which gateway replaced for $250 including round-trip UPS.

Bottom line, chances are your laptop has an integrated card. Who made the laptop? What are the specs?
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: SAS_KID on September 02, 2006, 04:46:39 PM
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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/2/2006, 14:45:17
       Machine name: TOSHIBA-USER
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
       System Model: Satellite M55
               BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.86GHz
             Memory: 502MB RAM
          Page File: 370MB used, 855MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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        Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_FF031179&REV_03
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4670 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 8/14/2006 15:59:52, 48128 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 8/14/2006 16:00:24, 1109568 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66D2-11CF-F760-09DFA2C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2592
        SubSys ID: 0xFF031179
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Revision ID: 0x0003
      Video Accel:
 Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: wetrat on September 02, 2006, 04:52:59 PM
You probably can't change it... you're SOL.
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: ghi on September 02, 2006, 05:16:43 PM
Alienware builds laptops for gaming, all others use cheap video memory/cards

http://www.alienware.co.uk/main.aspx
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Enduro on September 02, 2006, 05:54:52 PM
Quote
Originally posted by ghi
Alienware builds laptops for gaming, all others use cheap video memory/cards

http://www.alienware.co.uk/main.aspx


that link just gave me a hardon
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: BigR on September 02, 2006, 06:14:24 PM
Quote
Originally posted by ghi
Alienware builds laptops for gaming, all others use cheap video memory/cards

http://www.alienware.co.uk/main.aspx



Not at all true....there are a TON of laptops out there than can handle AH2 just fine. You just have to stay away from the generic intel chipsets and the ATI 200 is pretty weak as well but it works on some games.
Title: Lap Top Graphics Cards.
Post by: Max on September 03, 2006, 08:20:13 AM
SAS-KID here's what I'd do -

Check the Toshiba web site for any driver updates specific to Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family

If none exist, give Toshiba tech support a call. If you're out of warranty, chances are they'll still diagnose the problem and offer you a fix.  If you have to replace the mobo/display chipset like I did, then you're left weighing the cost vs putting that cash towards a new system.

You can build a pretty nice gaming rig for $800-$850

Last question, other than AH2, do you have grafx card issues with other applications?

best of luck :aok