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    1420 invidia card install.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by wannaberacer, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. wannaberacer

    wannaberacer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys first post, sorry if this is an old topic (used search long and hard still no answer)
    I have an inspiron 1420 with minimal specs (integrated graphics) I was wondering if there is a way i can get my hand on a 8400M GS and install it myself?
    is this an easy install? how can i find the parts? (looked at dells parts store it's not offered)

    thanks in advance for any info (or links to threads with info).
     
    wannaberacer, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    would require a different motherboard
     
    millermagic, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    No you can't.

    And it's nvidia, maybe that's why you won't find anything :)
     
    Michel.K, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    Dell Inspiron 1420,1520 and 1720 have an interchangeable graphic card assembly but only if you have the 965PM motherboard in it! If you have integrated graphics you have a 965GM.

    You can only upgrade by swapping the motherboard for a 965PM type, try ebay.
     
    Razor2, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. wannaberacer

    wannaberacer Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys guess i wont be doing this one.
     
    wannaberacer, Nov 26, 2008
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    wannabeapilot Notebook Consultant

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    you won't be able to since the motherboard they will have installed won't even have a pci-e card slot

    and lol at name similarities
     
    wannabeapilot, Nov 26, 2008
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