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    Vostro 1400 - Video Card Upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AlgumaPessoa, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. AlgumaPessoa

    AlgumaPessoa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys.

    Have anyone tried to upgrade the 8400gs card to a 8600? I know that i could upgrade RAM and Processor, but i have no idea about doing the same with the video card ...
     
    AlgumaPessoa, Nov 10, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In general, laptop GPUs are not upgradeable. Dell uses upgradeable parts, but they are designed and meant only for Dell laptops. So if Dell does not release a 8600 option for the 1400, it is safe to assume you will not be able to upgrade.
     
    Greg, Nov 10, 2007
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    what about a 8700m gt instead of the 8600m gt on the vostro 1500 ? same deal no upgrade?

    btw im no expert on this but arent there external vid cards pcie something ?
     
    DeusEx, Nov 10, 2007
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    Looks like GPU on 1420 is soldered on like M1330 which means it cannot be upgraded unless Dell comes up with new mobo w/ new GPU.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 10, 2007
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    You are out of luck. If you have that system, just return it for a good one.
     
    sinstoic, Nov 11, 2007
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    Not soldered. Like Greg said, proprietary connection.
     
    Lithus, Nov 11, 2007
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  7. AlgumaPessoa

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    I think that the 1400 is a good one... just the video card isn't "that" good.
    Anyway, here in Brazil, Dell was the best choice for the price i could pay ...
     
    AlgumaPessoa, Nov 13, 2007
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    Hmn I didn't see any GPU assembly on service manual.

    Wouldn't there be GPU assembly like bigger models if it is replaceable part?
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 13, 2007
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