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    Dell 1747 graphics question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by solidex, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. solidex

    solidex Newbie

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    Hi guys, just signed up, been a long time lurker. To start off, im looking into buying a notebook within the price range of under $1800, and found the studio 1747. It had all that i needed, core i7, 1tb harddrive (free upgrade option in canada) 6gb of ram (when you upgrade) but lack luster graphics, the ati mobility 4650. I was looking for a notebook with atleast a 5870 mobility but couldnt find any in the specified price range.

    My question is, is it possible to swap out a 4650 with a 5870? on desktops as long as there is adequate power you can, but i think the power consumption might be too much. If that is the case, can any one point me in the right direction for a better notebook?

    Im looking for something with a core i7 , decent graphics (ati, nvidia, doesnt matter) and ram as well as hdd can be upgraded so no biggie.

    Thx a bundle guys :D
     
    solidex, Jan 10, 2010
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  2. Glaaki

    Glaaki Notebook Enthusiast

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    In a notebook the graphics chip will normally be mounted on the motherboard even when it's a discrete graphics chip; unfortunatly this means it can't be upgraded.
    There is a type of graphics chip that can be upraded, called an MXMmodule. But I'm not aware of Dell using it in any of their notebook models:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_PCI_Express_Module
    HTH
     
    Glaaki, Jan 10, 2010
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  3. solidex

    solidex Newbie

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    Thanx for your help, after a bit of digging, if found a notebook that suits me, the Asus G73JH-A1, has pretty much everything im lookng for :p, thanx again :)
     
    solidex, Jan 10, 2010
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