I downloaded Mincraft on my laptop and created my account on Mojang. When I launch it like it's supposed to, it will say my graphics card is outdated. When I click the link it gives to update it, it will say that it is already up to date. This leads me to believe that I need a new graphics card that will allow me to play Minecraft. I have a Gateway LT41P04u laptop. Where could I get a good graphics card that will help me play Minecraft?
Can I get a new graphics card to let me play Minecraft?
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You can't replace the graphics chip unless it's a specially made laptop that allows you to do such a thing.
Garunteed that this laptop is not one of those laptops.
New laptop, or desktop. That'll be cheaper. That's the only way you'll be able to play minecraft well.
YouDontNeedtoKnow
Maybe with a fire ax and a lot of duct tape, you might upgrade graphics. There's no "card" because the graphics is in a chip that is soldered onto the motherboard. Almost all lower cost laptops are that way. Only a few Alienware, Asus, Sanger and other brands have a tiny interchangeable daughter board with graphics chip.
If your laptop has a USB 3.0 port, you could get a high performance USB-to-HDMI external video adapter for an external monitor. But I don't think it would be much faster, if at all.
For those laptops with a 34mm or 52mm wide ExpressCard slot for PCI-e external use, a ViDock or similar card holder and power supply might run graphics very fast. That plus card plus monitor would be over $600 USD. Not very portable either.
Or you could get a fancier gaming laptop. Or even better, build a gaming desktop.
Starrysky