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    Graphic card techno question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hiloguy, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. hiloguy

    hiloguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a chance at a good deal on an XPS M1530. It has the 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT card, but it also has only the 1440 x 900 display. My question: Can I use this XPS with my HP 22" w2207 display at its 1680 x 1050 resolution?

    Please say yes, as this is a REALLY good deal on a nearly new XPS! :)

    Thank you for any enlightenment here!
     
    hiloguy, Feb 25, 2009
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    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    why couldn't you? as long as it has the right connection
     
    Tinselworm, Feb 25, 2009
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    hiloguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know why I couldn't! I do know that when I bought this display I had to get a new graphics card for my Dell desktop because the old one didn't support 1680 x 1050. So I guess what I should have asked is if the 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT card in the XPS M1530 will support 1680 x 1050 resolution.

    Since that is not one of the resolution options on the XPS displays, I didn't know.
     
    hiloguy, Feb 25, 2009
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    Ole man Notebook Evangelist

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    I have an 8400m GS and 1680 x 1050. As far as I know, the 8400 can even support 1920 x 1200! Your 8600 GT will do just fine.
     
    Ole man, Feb 25, 2009
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    hiloguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies! Now if can get there before anyone else beats me to it, I'll have a near-new, loaded, under warranty XPS M1530 for $850.
     
    hiloguy, Feb 25, 2009
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