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    upgrade graphics on m1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gazkw, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. gazkw

    gazkw Notebook Guru

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    is that possible? i mean to obtain the graphics on your own and then replacing it?

    i was thinking of like what the m1530 has - GF 256MB 8600M GT
     
    gazkw, Feb 28, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Nope, not a chance.
     
    adinu, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Any GPUs have to be from Dell, which means Dell had to have offered the card on a notebook. So not gonna happen.
     
    Greg, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. alexlm

    alexlm Notebook Consultant

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    can I upgrade mi geforce 8400m gs to a geforce 8600 in my dell vostro 1500
     
    alexlm, Feb 28, 2008
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  5. Awesome laptops

    Awesome laptops Notebook Evangelist

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    not a chance in hell dell sometimes has different cards and besides its not even mxm so in other words the card is soldered into the socket no way to remove except changing motherboard which are not available from dell
     
    Awesome laptops, Feb 28, 2008
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  6. gazkw

    gazkw Notebook Guru

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    ok thx guys... what a waste.

    the graphics is only thing that feels a little obsolete on the m1330.
     
    gazkw, Feb 28, 2008
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    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    I believe it has been stated that the GPU on the Vostro 1500 is removable... and can be upgraded.. this applies to the 8600GT.. not sure about the 8400.. if thats the case your only option is a Mobo swap to obtain the 8600GT..
     
    Nvid8600GT, Feb 28, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    YOu can upgrade a vostro from a 8400 to a 8600 but not from a integrated chip to the nvidia chip. The 1330 can not be upgraded at all. Same with the 1400/1420.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 28, 2008
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