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Which graphic card can a place in my laptop?

Gabriel Ortiz

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Jun 19, 2013
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CONTEXT:
I own a Dell Inspiron i7-3632QM @ 2.2 Ghz-3.2 Ghz (with Intel Turbo Boost). My Operating system is Windows 8 (64 bit). My current graphic card is Intel(R) HD Graphics Family with 2.06 Gb. My RAM is 6 GB but I will get 16 GB as soon as posible.
NEED:
I need a superior grapihc card for 3D Industrial design.
NOTES:
In a 0 to 10 sacle the performance I am looking for is between 7 and 8.
QUESTIONS:
Which graphic card fits well on my computer? (Do not know anything about it)
Can someone guide me to a website for me to compre performance and price?
 
What 'video cards' for that particular model does the documentation say it can be swapped with? Generally, laptop video cards cannot be changed.

And if they can, it is only within a very narrow choice.
 

I meant graphic card, my bad, I am still learning english =)

 


No problem...video card, graphic card...same thing.
Again, these are almost never changeable on a laptop.
 


Well in that case thanks for your answer,
one last thing, how can I improve my autoCAD 2012 performance in this laptop?