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Hi,

I am wondering if there is any way to change the graphics card in either one of the 20 inch iMacs(2008)?

and if not how good are they really?

thanks in advance
 
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It's a chip which is soldered to the motherboard, so it's not upgradeable.
 
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You can't remove it. Those graphics card are at best mid-range.
 

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I can't believe the card is Soldered, (WELDED IN)!!!... It is a Card not a part of the motherboard.. It seems to me this would be the epitome of stupidity... I bet dollars to beernunts that they can be swapped...
 
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I can't believe the card is Soldered, (WELDED IN)!!!... It is a Card not a part of the motherboard.. It seems to me this would be the epitome of stupidity... I bet dollars to beernunts that they can be swapped...

It's a laptop on its side - how else would they be able make it so thin?

Why are you so bothered by the way?
 

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That article is over 2 years old... It does not look like it is soldered...
 
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That article is over 2 years old... It does not look like it is soldered...

Well, I'm just sorry to burst your bubble. Want to change the graphics card? Get a PC, or a Mac Pro.
 
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That article is over 2 years old... It does not look like it is soldered...

How does the ATI chip smack right in the middle of that board not look soldered to you?
 

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