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    Graphic card update on DELL inspiron n5110?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by brianyaaron, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. brianyaaron

    brianyaaron Newbie

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    Graphic card update on DELL inspiron n5110?
    Hello!
    I was planning to upgrade my intelgraphiccard that came with the new laptop i just purchased, i would like to replace it with any one of the following:
    Nvidia Graphics Card - GeForce GTS 240
    ATI Graphics Card - Radeon HD 3870

    So is there a way possible to replace it or is there a way to add new graphic card along with intelgraphic? If so do i have to give my notebook to dell customer centre to replace or can it be done by any computer technician?
     
    brianyaaron, Jun 12, 2011
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Nope. Can't upgrade your video card.
     
    Lithus, Jun 12, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    No, almost all new notebooks have their GPUs soldered onto the motherboard. If you are lucky, your notebook has MXM (only high end Clevo based, Alienware, ASUS) or some proprietary format (Dell). You would be better off selling your laptop and buying one that has a remote chance (ASUS G series offer a great value).
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 12, 2011
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  4. brianyaaron

    brianyaaron Newbie

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    alright, by the way can anyone tell me would i be able to play games like fifa 09/10/11 or pes 09/10/11 and gta sanandreas? having intelgraphic card
     
    brianyaaron, Jun 12, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Maybe on lower settings/resolution. Intel HD2000/3000 should be able to play older titles with no issues.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 12, 2011
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    bjshane1977 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I play COD4 and San Andreas on the pc in my sig without problems. The dell drivers stumble on COD4 at high levels. If you can run the Intel drivers it is said to help. I'll see if I can find the link to that info.
     
    bjshane1977, Sep 15, 2011
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