Inspiron 1150...Upgradeable?

[JTSeraph]

Hey, first time poster...

I currently own a Dell Inspiron 1150 with Intel Extreme Graphics. I know very little about laptop graphics systems, and was wondering if there is any way to upgrade the graphics "card" or "processor" or w/e it is thats in my laptop, because Empire Earth II just came out, and my factory-stock 64mb card just butchers it. Please Help!

[bassman]

Hello JTSeraph and welcome to http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/pcgubb.gif

Looking HERE (http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1150?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh), your graphics are integrated, meaning you can not change the physical card. This system is upgradable though via the memory. Since laptops typicaly share the system memory with the video, adding more and setting memory usage so that video gets more, you will increase your video performance. Be carefull though as allowing the video to use more may cause other slowdowns. With a total of 1 gig, allocated properly, you should be able to enjoy your game, and other things as well.
One final suggestion, learn to set the memory high for video only when playing the game and return it to normal settings for other functions ;)