[Help Needed] Graphics Card

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    Hello EcoCityCraft. I have recently been searching for a really good graphics card for my laptop. Here are the specifications; please suggest what graphics card I should get.

    • HP Envy dv7
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    • Installed memory (RAM): 8.00 GB (7.89 GB usable)
    • 64-bit Operating System, x64 based processor
    • Graphics Card: Intel(TM) HD Graphics 4000
     
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    You can't really get a graphics card for your laptop. If you can, you're really lucky xD I know intel HD 4000 is pretty good in desktops, but I have no idea about laptops.
     
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    You'll be really lucky if you find one that can be put into your laptop. On top of this, it is apparently a long and tedious process.
     
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    I was told that in order to get a new graphics card, I need to replace the processor. Is that true?
     
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    Laptops gpus are soldered to the board, therefore impossible to change, you are better off getting a new computer.
     
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    If you're going to put the money into your laptop, might as well put it into a desktop computer. They aren't that expensive and you can always upgrade them. Use the laptop you have now as a last resort. This is my opinion.
     
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    Lol, thanks for the info guys.
     
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    Thank you MrBubblez! But do you know if there's a NVIDIA external graphics card?
     
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    The one in the picture is NVidia
     
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    Where could I buy one of these? www.newegg.com ?
     
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    Its a custom rig, not something that you can get easily. You do require a significant amount of hardware know how to make one too.
    Honestly, a desktop is the best option for you.