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    Dell XPS M1710 can any help me ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Droberts750, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. Droberts750

    Droberts750 Newbie

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    Hello,

    Some one has given me a free dell xps M1710 and the video card needs replacing can anyone give me examples of replacements with the cost too ?

    Cheers Dan
     
    Droberts750, Aug 25, 2011
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    They're expensive. Stupidly so. The cheapest one (7900GS) is already more than $100. You might be able to use GPUs from the E1705/9400, but those aren't cheap either.
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 25, 2011
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  3. rarden30mm

    rarden30mm Notebook Consultant

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    well you can bake the card in the oven,i have just done mine look on you tube for instructions,you just need to take the laptop apart.it saved me 300 pounds plus!
     
    rarden30mm, Aug 26, 2011
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