How to update my graphics card so i can play SL?

Question

I only recently have joined secondlife.com and i'm enjoying it so far :)
However, i was told to update my graphics card on my laptop so that i can have a better gaming experience, is this true? and if so how do i update it?

I have:
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Tablet PB Edition 2005
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Computer:
1.49 GB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

the above info i got from right clicking on my computer then properties, i tried to attain system info via system tools in accesories but for some reason my computer cannot find the information :/

All help is appreciated :)
x

Answer 1

Your computer is pretty old to just go update a graphic card. Updating it really means buying a new card and installing it into your Laptop, but with most of the cards these days needing certain slots and requirements, your computer might not be able to handle it. Might need to buy yourself a whole new laptop instead.

Answer 2

The majority of laptops have on-board graphics, so upgrading is not an option or even a possibility.



You should think about buying a normal desktop PC if gaming is important to you

Answer 3

you could try updating the cardboard's driving force by making use of going to initiate > administration Panel > equipment > Hardware > gadget supervisor and locate your card indexed in that record. in case you good click your mouse on the cardboard's call, there ought to be a option to replace driving force. If the driving force is as much as date, you may desire a extra moderen card.

Answer 4

By update, they may mean buy a new Graphics Card, but if they mean update,

<>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0cef8180-e94a-4f56-b157-5ab8109cb4f5

Answer 5

The video card is built into the laptop. You can't replace it.