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    Swapping GPUs

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by scriccs, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. scriccs

    scriccs Notebook Consultant

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    Just wondering if I will run into any problems replacing my dead 7900 with a refurbished x1400 from Dell?

    Isnt it as simple as swapping out the cards and reloading drivers, or is there a crucial stop Im missing?
     
    scriccs, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, I doubt it, but it will be huge down grade on your end, especially if you are a gamer.

    I would just get 2500M/7900GTX/3500M/7950GTX from reputable Ebay seller, at around 200 bucks.

    You would have to break a little piece of bottom housing for the second pipe though.

    Link from Notebookforums on the GPU.

    http://www.notebookforums.com/thread151471.html
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 30, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Why wouldn't u just get another 7900?

    But if you really wanted to do just that, then it's as simple as taking out the card and putting in the new one.
     
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  4. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think Dell has single pipe 7900GS cards anymore, that's why he's considering it.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 30, 2007
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