Make sure your graphics card is compatible with what you want out of your laptop. If you wish to play the latest games on a large-screened laptop, or watch DVDs in high quality, you will need a top end graphics card. If not, simply buy one that will meet your needs. Recommended is at least 2 Mb or above. For modern games you will need at least a 32 Mb graphics card at the minimum, whereas 64 Mb should see you through almost any game.