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    Videocard Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pitmanbert, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. pitmanbert

    pitmanbert Newbie

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    i have a studio 17 and order the Intel Graphics media accelerate. when i checked which card i have it says that i have generic pnp monitor 965 express chipset. is this correct or did i get the wrong card?
    thanks
     
    pitmanbert, Oct 20, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    That is correct.
     
    Lithus, Oct 20, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    The express chipset is what gives it away that it is integrated graphics.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 20, 2008
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  4. pitmanbert

    pitmanbert Newbie

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    is it possible to upgrade?
     
    pitmanbert, Oct 21, 2008
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  5. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Yes , you can upgrade it to ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 256MB
     
    vinumsv, Oct 21, 2008
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  6. Satlas

    Satlas Notebook Enthusiast

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    At the time of purchase, you can upgrade to a 3650, yes, but not after it's already been built...
     
    Satlas, Oct 21, 2008
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    pdonket Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, after you purchase integrated motherboards are different from dedicated motherboards. The graphics chipset is often times built directly into the board thus it cannot be modified by adding the dedicated cards.
     
    pdonket, Oct 21, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

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    You will need to get a new motherboard.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 21, 2008
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