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    Questions about 1520 video card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by iamcanadian, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. iamcanadian

    iamcanadian Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I have 2 questions about the 1520 that I would be receiving.

    Does the video card support Turbocache?
    Can I later on upgrade to a 512 8600M GT GDDR3?

    Thanks
     
    iamcanadian, Aug 25, 2007
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  2. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Yes....I think.

    2. It would be very difficult, and would probably void your warranty.
     
    thevjm, Aug 25, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    you can only upgrade your vid card if dell makes a new one specifically for that model.
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 25, 2007
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1) Should, but it might not use it as generally 256MB is enough. Either that you have a 128MB card with 128 shared already.
    2) Probably NOT, only because I doubt Dell will release a GDDR3 version of that card.
     
    Greg, Aug 25, 2007
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