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    Graphics Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by phisix, Jul 29, 2007.

  1. phisix

    phisix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to manually upgrade the 8400m GS on a 1420 to a 8600 GT? I asked the sales rep if that is possible and he said that 14' doesnt have enough room for a better graphics card other than the 8400.
     
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  2. riffjaff

    riffjaff Notebook Evangelist

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    No it's not possible because the graphics card is soldered to the motherboard. Very few notebooks have the option for upgradeable graphics.
     
    riffjaff, Jul 29, 2007
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    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Metamorphical, Jul 29, 2007
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