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    Update the graphic card?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TugSter, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. TugSter

    TugSter Newbie

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    Hi ya.. This might be a totally retarded q, but can I change the graphic card on my laptop? HMmm? Yeah.. I ordered one with the stock intel 3100 because It saved me a hundred bucks.. But will I be able to update it? Eh? Any help is much appreciated..
     
    TugSter, Aug 6, 2007
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  2. Zoltang

    Zoltang Notebook Consultant

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    Many threads have been posted about this, and the simple answer is no. check the graphics and gaming section for more info, however if you bought the asus c90s then you're in luck...
     
    Zoltang, Aug 6, 2007
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  3. TugSter

    TugSter Newbie

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    Aw.. No I got a 1420... Bummer.
     
    TugSter, Aug 6, 2007
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  4. Zoltang

    Zoltang Notebook Consultant

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    if you're going to do any gaming then you can basically kiss high settings goodbye, and should probably cancel ur order if it hasnt arrived yet and put the better one in.
     
    Zoltang, Aug 6, 2007
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  5. TugSter

    TugSter Newbie

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    But is it possible to do it later with a dell? HMHMMM. No? Sucks. :]
     
    TugSter, Aug 6, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    NO you can upgrade integrated gfx, period.

    You’ll have to replace the motherboard + get a new discrete gfx card. Both of which will void warranty if done by yourself and cost close to ½ the notebook price.
     
    PhoenixFx, Aug 6, 2007
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    az_blizard Notebook Consultant

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    in short, no... do a search on upgrading graphic card, i remember theres a thread about the few dell systems which CAN have their graphic card upgraded
     
    az_blizard, Aug 6, 2007
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  8. TugSter

    TugSter Newbie

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    Hey. Do I have to cancel the order? Or can I just call and modify it? Maybe?
     
    TugSter, Aug 7, 2007
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    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    You need to cancel...
     
    DoubleBlack, Aug 7, 2007
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    ...and order one with a dedicated card. ;)
     
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  11. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    You can't upgrade your graphics card. Please see Dreamer's thread in the graphics forum. I think its link in the read before posting sticky in that forum. I would simply cancel and reorder.
     
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    Metamorphical, Aug 7, 2007
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