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Can anybody tell me what graphic cards(of at least 128 MB) are avavilable there for toshiba satellite A15,or for satellite series,or for any toshiba one,or for at least notebooks.
I tried the search on google and froogle and remained unable to find any graphic card upgrade for laptops of more than 32 MB.I already have a 64 MB one.But still some games run slow(Though all games run).Is it is a problem with my graphic card or with my RAM(I have only 256 MB of RAM,and the graphic card also shares),or it is a problem with both?
So what should I upgrade,RAM or graphic card?
And if I have to upgrade graphic card,where the hell I can find it for my notebook?Are there any graphic cards for notebooks?

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Short answer: most consumer laptops from the A15 era do not have user-replaceable graphics cards, so the fastest, cheapest fix is almost always a memory upgrade and a few checks before deciding to buy new hardware. was pointing at this constraint; the steps below show how to confirm what your Toshiba can support and what practical moves will help games run smoother.

What to do next

  • Find the exact submodel on the bottom sticker or run Windows System Information (msinfo32) and note the System Model. In Device Manager > Display adapters you will see the GPU name; that tells you whether it is an integrated Intel/ATI/NVIDIA chipset or a discrete chip.
  • Look up the Toshiba service/maintenance manual for that exact submodel to see if the GPU is on a removable MXM board or soldered to the motherboard. Replacing a true MXM module is rare outside high-end laptops and is not supported on most consumer Satellites.
  • If the GPU is soldered (the usual case), upgrade RAM first. Check the manual or Toshiba support for the maximum supported memory and the SODIMM type, buy matching modules, and install them after removing battery and disconnecting power. Increasing RAM reduces paging and gives more headroom to any shared video memory.
  • If the GPU is removable, verify compatible MXM parts and BIOS support before buying. If it is not removable, the alternatives are a newer laptop/desktop with a discrete GPU, or an external GPU solution — both are typically more costly and complex than simply increasing RAM.

Quick cautions: opening the laptop may void warranty and risks ESD damage. For background on the MXM standard see MXM (Mobile PCI Express Module).

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RAM is a must do and a word of warning, it is extremely hard if not impossible to upgrade a graphics card on a laptop.

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Oh.So now I should think of buying a computer.

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