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    Replacing Dell Studio 1735 Intel graphics card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by badassairman, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. badassairman

    badassairman Newbie

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    I have a Dell Studio 1735 with a Mobile Intel 965 express chipset and i would like to replace it with a more powerful graphics card. Is that possible, how much would it cost and what would i need. Thank you
     
    badassairman, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sorry, but it isn't possible unless you completely swap out the motherboard for a 1735 motherboard with a different GPU soldered on.
     
    Greg, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Yeah, its impossible unless you completely swap the motherboard and buy the 1735's GPU if it is a separate card. You have to remember that you are stuck with what you get graphics-wise when you purchase a laptop. It isn't a desktop where you can buy a fancy PCIe graphics card and toss it in if you dislike the crappy Intel IGP.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jan 19, 2009
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  4. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    But if we have a PM45 chipset mobo with a ATI 3650 we could upgrade to a newer GPU like an ATI 4650 series especially since ATI says the 4000 series is pin to pin replaceable with the 3000 series.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 19, 2009
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Let's not turn this into that kind of thread. The OP asked about his integrated video chip and there is nothing he can do to upgrade it short of completely replacing the mobo.
     
    atbnet, Jan 19, 2009
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