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    Dell 1737 graphics card

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by GaryPSU, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. GaryPSU

    GaryPSU Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I were to buy the 1737 with the basic on board 4500 video, can I easily add the ATI 3650 graphics card at a later date? I ask this because I probably don't need the ATI. I do not play games - just some home video editing in addition to spreadsheet work, etc.
     
    GaryPSU, Feb 16, 2009
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    I don't if the 1737 is different, but most Dell notebooks have 2 motherboard variations:
    1. with integrated chipset ---> no slot!!!
    2. with dedicated ---> some can be upgrade, but some are soldered in
     
    Razor2, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. GaryPSU

    GaryPSU Notebook Enthusiast

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    The person on the Dell "chat line" said that I could easily add a graphics card at a later date, but I don't trust the answer.
     
    GaryPSU, Feb 16, 2009
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    THats what they told me GARY, those s lied to me too. Do not trust them. The definite answer is NO, you cannot upgrade to a newer gpu.
     
    xxbadboys93, Feb 16, 2009
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