can i add a graphic card to these 2 laptops

[boom7777]

hey, i'm new here so if i'm not doing it right let me know.

i want to know if i can add a graphic card to these two laptops:

dell vostro 1540
i3 M380
4go RAM
320GO DDR
intel HD graphics

lenovo G580
i3-3110M
4go RAM
500GO DRR
intel HD graphics 4000

thanks for helping me,

 

[smithkt]

Simple answer: No.

I haven't seen a laptop produced in a long time that actually has an expansion slot capable of putting a card in.

 

[boom7777]

thanks for the answer,
and there is no way of replacing that intel HD graphics?

 

[Buckeye269]

There is not an easy way to replace the graphics. I'm sure it could be done but I don't think anyone would want to as it would probably destroy the laptop in the process. You linked the G580, I would look in to the Y510p. It can be configured with gt 750's in sli.

 

[smithkt]

thanks for the answer,
and there is no way of replacing that intel HD graphics?

In an existing laptop? No. The Intel graphics are part of the processor die. They are integrated into the CPU chip itself.

There are laptops which can be purchased with discrete graphics chips integrated already such as the one referenced by the other poster. Expect to pay a premium for this.

 

[bonehead123]

In an existing laptop? No. The Intel graphics are part of the processor die. They are integrated into the CPU chip itself.

There are laptops which can be purchased with discrete graphics chips integrated already such as the one referenced by the other poster. Expect to pay a premium for this.

also you could look for one that has both a discrete GPU AND the embedded one, with the capability to switch back & forth depending on the amount of graphics power required for any given task.... but again, this option wont come for free.........

 

[boom7777]

so a no again, thanks for the answers all.

 

[Blue_Max]

There IS, actually, a way to use an external box and PCcard slot to kiiiiinda' make a video card work. It's $100 for the kit and only works at about PCIe 1x-2x speed... but it's way better than all but the very latest Intel video options.

 

[boom7777]

There IS, actually, a way to use an external box and PCcard slot to kiiiiinda' make a video card work. It's $100 for the kit and only works at about PCIe 1x-2x speed... but it's way better than all but the very latest Intel video options.

thanks, i'll look it up,

 

[Blue_Max]

http://www.overclock.net/t/983766/discrete-pci-e-graphics-card-adapter-for-laptops-pics
http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/graphics-cards/how-to-make-an-external-laptop-graphics-adaptor-915616

ASUS made one for a short while... I don't know why this isn't more popular!