upgrading laptop graphics

[crouthmr]

I have a G5 15 5590 w/ GTX 1660. (i7 9750, 32gb ram)

I like to tinker. I don't love the graphics performance. I don't use VR, but want a little more juice in my game performance. I know we cant UC/OC anymore. Is it possible/reasonable to dIY upgrade to a better graphics card? Like RTX 2070? Other suggestions?

 

[TheLostSwede]

Short answer: No.
Long answer: The GPU and RAM is soldered down on the main PCB, so without changing the entire PCB, no.

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Although it seems like you knew that already.

 

[TheLostSwede]

thanks for the reply. If I am not mistaken, the integrated GPU is soldered to the motherboard. The GeForce 1660Ti is a separate component, and I've removed it before. The RAM is not soldered down either, because I had to remove that when I upgraded it.

Sorry, but I don't think you have a clue what you're talking about.
This is from the Dell service manual for your laptop.

Source: https://www.dell.com/support/manual...620a8f-7ff4-4fcb-b31a-c11fb7d1c457&lang=en-us

The GPU and the graphics memory is soldered down and so is the CPU.
You've clearly not removed it before.
Yes, the regular RAM is in two SO-DIMM slots, so that can be replaced/upgraded.

 

[newtekie1]

The GeForce 1660Ti is a separate component, and I've removed it before.

No its not, and no you haven't.