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    Change GT420M to GT 435M

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Thomasssss, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Thomasssss

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    Hi!

    I have a Dell XPS l501x notebook with i5-560M CPU and Nvidia GT420M graphics card with optimus. Is it possible to change the videocard to GT 435M without optimus?

    Thanks for your answers!
    Tom
     
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    zjacobss Notebook Consultant

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    You'll have to change the whole motherboard then and change your cpu to an i7.
     
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    Could you tell me the exact type of the motherboard and the cpu compatible?

    Thanks!
    Tom
     
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    You'll need to look for an motherboard that has the gt 435m and this processor i7-740QM. personally I'd say sell your laptop and get the L502x with gt 525m and core i7.
     
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