Can I Upgrade My Laptop GPU

[John_368]

I have a Dell Inspiron 15 5000(Bought October 2015), and I was wondering if I could undertake the process of upgrading my GPU(for gaming) with minimal risk of destroying my computer.

Current Specs: GPU: Single-Card Dedicated AMD Radeon R5 M335 4 GB
CPU: 4-Core Intel i7 6500U 2.50 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 1 TB(Now probably 600 GB)
Motherboard: I don't know, but it's made by Dell
If you need any more info, just let me know.

 

[jbaker22]

You can not upgrade integrated graphics to something much better. They are on the cpu. You would have to upgrade the cpu and you can only go form HD 520 graphics to HD 550. The cpus with the 550 are more power hungry, and the system could not handle it.

HD 520: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-520.149940.0.html

HD 550: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Iris-Graphics-550.149937.0.html

 

[John_368]

You can not upgrade integrated graphics to something much better. They are on the cpu. You would have to upgrade the cpu and you can only go form HD 520 graphics to HD 550. The cpus with the 550 are more power hungry, and the system could not handle it.

HD 520: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-520.149940.0.html

HD 550: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Iris-Graphics-550.149937.0.html

I know I can't upgrade any Intel HD GPU without getting a new processor, but I can't upgrade the AMD R5 M335 4GB? Sorry if I'm not understanding you correctly, I'm not as good with computers as you probably think,

 

[hang-the-9]

You can not upgrade integrated graphics to something much better. They are on the cpu. You would have to upgrade the cpu and you can only go form HD 520 graphics to HD 550. The cpus with the 550 are more power hungry, and the system could not handle it.

HD 520: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-520.149940.0.html

HD 550: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Iris-Graphics-550.149937.0.html

I know I can't upgrade any Intel HD GPU without getting a new processor, but I can't upgrade the AMD R5 M335 4GB? Sorry if I'm not understanding you correctly, I'm not as good with computers as you probably think,

The video card is non-removable. Which is why I always tell people to get the laptop speed they think the will need in a few years not just the minimum they want at the time. Can't upgrade them.