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    Question about M1730 graphics card

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by compy386, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. compy386

    compy386 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I get the basic graphics card config, could I upgrade it later or am I stuck with the same graphics card? I'm not too versed in laptop cards
     
    compy386, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    you're stuck with it
     
    boypogi, Aug 9, 2008
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  3. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Actually, YES you can upgrade it. :)

    If you purchased the 1730 with the 8700, you can upgrade it to the 8800M GTX SLI. You'll just have to fork over 1k for it @ Dell ( LINK) or search eBay...

    Install process can be found here.
     
    BatBoy, Aug 10, 2008
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  4. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    It sure has a lot of screws.
    I counted 32 screws, including the two captive screws on the hard drive cover.
     
    chelet, Aug 10, 2008
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  5. hankaaron57

    hankaaron57 Go BIG or go HOME

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    Please don't comment on things if you're not aware of what you're talking about.
     
    hankaaron57, Aug 10, 2008
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  6. tornbacchus

    tornbacchus GO leafs.. Wait, Nevermid

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    anyone know where we can get a better deal on the upgrade than 1000$ from dell?
     
    tornbacchus, Aug 10, 2008
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