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    your opinions please

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rutledj, Jan 21, 2007.

  1. rutledj

    rutledj Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd like to purchase an e1505 but I'm wondering what the chances are of being able to upgrade the video card to a dx10 version when they become available.

    Is there any reason to believe that I wouldn't be able to upgrade that unit?

    Also, what does the Audigy software do?


    Thanks,
    Rut
     
    rutledj, Jan 21, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    You can only upgrade the video card if Dell sells a DX10 card for it in the future. It's very expensive to upgrade a laptop video card (several hundred dollars). Just get the best card you can afford now and don't worry about upgrading the video card in the future.
     
    kegobeer, Jan 21, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Also, if you buy the 1505 with the Intel onboard video, you can never upgrade it.
     
    kegobeer, Jan 21, 2007
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    rutledj Notebook Enthusiast

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    So is it better to just wait until they offer one? Waiting is hard :)
     
    rutledj, Jan 21, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    if you want dx10, yes, but also be warned, the first round of mid to low range dx10 cards probably wont be able to cut the mustard when true AA list dx10 titles hit the shelves
     
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    Like I said, get the best you can afford and enjoy your computer now. If you buy one with an ATI video card, you may be able to upgrade to a better card whenever the DX10 cards are released. Remember... I said you may, because if Dell doesn't release a 1505 with a DX10 card in the future, you will not be able to upgrade your video card.
     
    kegobeer, Jan 21, 2007
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