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    Where do you get a graphics card for a laptop

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kwokster, Dec 23, 2005.

  1. kwokster

    kwokster Newbie

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    I have only seen notebook graphics cards on ebay, where can you buy them.

    I am looking for the geforce go 6800. Thanks
     
    kwokster, Dec 23, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    What kind of laptop do you have?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 23, 2005
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  3. kwokster

    kwokster Newbie

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    I have an inspiron 9300 but it has an ATI300
     
    kwokster, Dec 23, 2005
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Yes, it is possible to upgrade the graphics in that.

    The Go6800 for the i9300 is running pretty cheap on eBay, or you can try Dell's parts store - the refurbished Go6800 runs fairly low priced as well.

    Cheers,
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 23, 2005
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  5. kwokster

    kwokster Newbie

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    Thanks

    also, I have heard I need a 9cell battery to install a geforce go6800, is this true?
     
    kwokster, Dec 23, 2005
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    Hm..I thought you only needed that if you wanted to install the Go7800GTX.

    I'll send this to the Dell forum for you - they are a lot more knowledgable about this particular topic than I am. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 23, 2005
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  7. USAFdude02

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    kwokster,

    I have a 6800GO and I have a 6-cell battery....yes I believe that is for the 6800 Ultra and the 7800 that you have to do that!
     
    USAFdude02, Dec 23, 2005
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    If you enjoy battery life, the 9 cell is a must if you want the 6800...
     
    Ardor, Dec 23, 2005
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    Thanks everyone, I'm probably going to get a go6800 on ebay.
     
    kwokster, Dec 24, 2005
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    ahhhh... but installation?
     
    Ninefoot3, Dec 26, 2005
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    kingjimmi Notebook Consultant

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    Installation takes only 15mins.
     
    kingjimmi, Dec 27, 2005
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    Have any of you upgraded the video card in the 9300?
     
    waytoodeep03, Jan 19, 2006
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    I know alot of people that have done that...you have to get a XPS Northbridge and 7800GTX from Dell. You have to have a 9-cell battery and flash the bios to the XPS bios. It looks pretty easy, but I don't need it right now, so I think I am going to wait to do that. I might just buy a new lappy this year again.
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 19, 2006
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