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    Help with video card upgrade on vostro 1400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jameswalker, Oct 4, 2007.

  1. jameswalker

    jameswalker Notebook Enthusiast

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    223-1214 Vostro 1400, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 1.6GHz, 800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache
    1 320-5565 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA TL LCD for Vostro 1400
    1 311-7287 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM
    1 320-5562 Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Vostro 1400
    1 341-4903 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
    1 410-1100 Adobe Reader 8.1
    1 313-5348 24X COMBO CD-RW/DVD for Vostro
    1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
    1 430-2445 Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
    1 320-5614 Integrated 2.0 mega pixel webcam 1400
    1 412-0995 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application
    1 312-0557 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1400
    1 987-7479 VOSTRO,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
    1 420-7368 Dell DataSafe 2.0 Online, 10GBfor 1 Year Free (for ABU only)
    1 430-2452 Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)


    Hi the above mentioned is my new system config that im goig to get....i wanted to know if i can get the video card upgraded to 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS later....im located in india and my friend has oredred the system in the US.if can upgrade the video card where can i buy the video card(which site)


    Help is appreciated...
     
    jameswalker, Oct 4, 2007
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  2. Thaoster

    Thaoster Notebook Consultant

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    You can not upgrade GPU on laptops. You can either get it now or never!
     
    Thaoster, Oct 4, 2007
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you originally have an integrated video card, then you are stuck with it.

    If you originally have a video card on a Dell notebook, then it is MODULAR, however, it does not mean it can be upgraded. It means it can be removed physically and it can, potentially but not usually, have a chance to be upgraded, if Dell chooses to put something else in the future 1420/1400's.
     
    coriolis, Oct 4, 2007
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