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    Inspiron 640m!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by starhannes, Jun 6, 2006.

  1. starhannes

    starhannes Newbie

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    i bought this and was wondering what do you guys think about this laptop?

    I just really Dislike the graphics card, especially because i am a "gamer"!

    can i update the graphics card?

    Im really happy with dual core 1.66ghz!! and 1gb ram! :)

    Also , are there any tips and tricks for this notebook? like changing the color of the media button LED? or how do i change the function of the MediaDirect button?
     
    starhannes, Jun 6, 2006
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  2. ChangFest

    ChangFest Notebook Consultant

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    There is no way to upgrade/update the graphics card in this laptop because it is integrated. I'm not aware of ways to change the media button LED colors.
     
    ChangFest, Jun 6, 2006
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  3. Pleasure_Paulie

    Pleasure_Paulie Notebook Geek

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    No tricks, what you see is what you get.

    Return it and get the 6400 or XPS1210 with dedicated GFX if you want to play games. This is not a gamers laptop.
     
    Pleasure_Paulie, Jun 6, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    It is a intergrated graffic card you can not change it
     
    gridtalker, Jun 6, 2006
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  5. j4y_7

    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, it depends on what games you want to play. See HERE for a list of (in)compatible games.

    For the most part, this isn't exactly a "gamer's" laptop. This is a fine example of doing your research before buying :)

    So take a look at the list. If you really want to use this system for gaming & the games you want to play aren't going to run well, you might want to look into cancelling/returning your order.
     
    j4y_7, Jun 6, 2006
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  6. starhannes

    starhannes Newbie

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    thanks guys for the reply especially j4y_7!
    it was not me who bought it, but it ended up being given to me because my family relative did not want it!

    is that website with the games regularly updated?? Argh this sucks that the games dont run! not even in poor quality options!

    Btw any tips for the mediadirect button?
     
    starhannes, Jun 6, 2006
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