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    Scary Rumors?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ynaggo, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. ynaggo

    ynaggo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I heard rumors that you are stuck with the 8400 and 8600 nVidia and will not be able to change it?

    Dunnno If this is true or not?

    Thanks For The Help,
    Ynaggo
     
    ynaggo, Oct 27, 2008
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  2. ashrafneo

    ashrafneo Notebook Guru

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    umm.... your mobile graphics card is a part of your motherboard. It is impossible to change.
     
    ashrafneo, Oct 27, 2008
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Depends the laptop... but for dells with the 8400's and 8600's... yep, can't be changed. Not a rumor.
     
    Hep!, Oct 27, 2008
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yes, depends on the make&model. for the m1530, i believe you can't change it.
     
    whizzo, Oct 27, 2008
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  5. ynaggo

    ynaggo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awh That Sucks Anyone Know A Gaming Laptop under $1380 Or That Has A Good Config Or Base To Customize?

    I Live In Canada And Most Manafacturers Like Alien Ware And HP <(There Good Laptops) Are Processed In The US So Shipping Is A Kick In The A$$ (No Harm)

    I Dont Think You Can Customize on the hp website (canadian)

    Thanks,
    Ynaggo
     
    ynaggo, Oct 27, 2008
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  6. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    there is 15.6" asus with a 9800gs on bestbuy, might fit your bill
     
    royk50, Oct 27, 2008
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  7. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Just wait a bit longer the new xps laptop line will be out shortly.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 27, 2008
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  8. NoSpinZone

    NoSpinZone Notebook Consultant

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    Interesting! Do you know what changes to expect?
     
    NoSpinZone, Oct 27, 2008
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    Face_Jones Notebook Evangelist

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    different design probably, not as much focus on gaming, more on all around multimedia and budget since its being integrated into the inspiron and studio lines. Gaming is being left to Alienware now.
     
    Face_Jones, Oct 27, 2008
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  10. ynaggo

    ynaggo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alienware is a kick in the hole with it being in miami $150 For Shipping D:
     
    ynaggo, Oct 27, 2008
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  11. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don’t buy a notebook expecting to upgrade graphics card , it is almost impossible. For one, some of them are built in to the motherboard (like in XPS M1330); even if they are removable, most of the manufacturers don’t have a standardized form factor for mobile graphics cards, therefore you can’t really upgrade (but if you buy a slower card with some particular notebook which also has a better option , then you can later upgrade to the better option , but other than that NO)
    There is however a standardized interface/form factor called MXM, but only few manufacturers use it without customizing.
     
    PhoenixFx, Oct 28, 2008
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  12. gg66

    gg66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any other info on this.. links etc??

    thanks
     
    gg66, Oct 29, 2008
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  13. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Soon, hopefully...but no *exact date*...There a few threads *floating* around here about it. If anyone has anything else..please add...thx.

    Here is one, don't know how helpful...though.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=285242


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 29, 2008
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  14. gg66

    gg66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks ... nothing concrete though ... will post back if I find anything
     
    gg66, Oct 29, 2008
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  15. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yup, nothing concrete...a wait and see at this point, I think :)

    And, yes be sure to post back if you find otherwise! :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Oct 29, 2008
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