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    Dell Inspiron N7010

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by zenlakin, Nov 7, 2010.

  1. zenlakin

    zenlakin Newbie

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    Hey guys. I have a Dell N7010 and I initially thought that I would not want to game on it at all so I just went with the integrated graphics chip. But now with some games coming out that I want to play I wanted to see if anyone happens to know if I can put a better graphics chip/card in this laptop? I have not been able to find much information online about the mbd that is in this laptop and I haven't opened it up yet as I didn't want to start tearing into it if there was no chance that the graphics could be upgraded. Thanks in advance.
     
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    Thisisalamp Notebook Deity

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    Well, if it is the integrated chip then you're out of luck because it's practically glued into the motherboard. So you can't upgrade it.
     
    Thisisalamp, Nov 7, 2010
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Can use the expresscard or mPCIe (wifi) slot to do a DIY ViDock. A GTX460 x1.Opt setup will get you 10 times faster performance than your IGP.
     
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    zenlakin Newbie

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    Excellent. That is definitely something I will want to look further into. So I assume it is safe to say that my Dell N7010 has an ExpressCard 1.0 slot and not the 2.0? I was also curious how much of a video card my laptop would run? I have the core i5 and 6 gigs of ram in my laptop if that helps at all.. Thanks.
     
    zenlakin, Nov 8, 2010
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    zenlakin Newbie

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    Anybody?? I haven't seen a response in a few days.
     
    zenlakin, Nov 10, 2010
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