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    E1705 or E1505

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Alextek, Jul 28, 2006.

  1. Alextek

    Alextek Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm about to buy either an Inspiron E1505 or a E1705. I have the following question. Can I change the video card in any of those laptops? Please let me know. Thank you
     
    Alextek, Jul 28, 2006
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    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    You can upgrade to better video cards that are specifically ordered for your laptop (ie either the E1505 or E1705) but you can not swap the cards out between the two. Also you must have a dedicated card to do that.

    This won't void your warranty, but your warranty won't cover any upgraded parts.
     
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    M1CH43L Notebook Geek

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    I just purchase a E1505, and for future reference, what site would allow me to buy these specialized parts?
     
    M1CH43L, Jul 28, 2006
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    well you can always buy parts from Dell spare parts, but you have to call them. There is Ebay and some online vendors, but not just one vendor that sells spare parts for Dell.
     
    Amber, Jul 28, 2006
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  5. Alextek

    Alextek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are there any benefits of having the 1705 over the 1505 if you plan to upgrade parts such as the cpu and video card?
     
    Alextek, Jul 28, 2006
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    E1705 can be upgraded to very powerful GPU then E1505. I've read some people have successfully install 7900GTX (if you can find one) on thire E1705. If you are planing to upgrade GPU, just don't get Intel integrated.
     
    vbrookie, Jul 28, 2006
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    I believe larger cards will fit into the 1705 in the future.
     
    CvcDrk, Jul 28, 2006
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    You never know what those crazy people at Dell might do. Let's keep our hopes up! :)
     
    vbrookie, Jul 28, 2006
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    The E1505 can only support a X1400. While the E1705 can support a Geforce 7900GS. The 7900GS is roughly 3-4 times more powerful than the X1400. So if you are a hardcore gamer, your going to want the extra power of the E1705. On both notebooks though in the future you will be able to upgrade to Merom.
     
    Jason, Jul 29, 2006
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