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    Does anyone know what type of video card does dell inspiron 1720 hold?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mygodmike, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. mygodmike

    mygodmike Newbie

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    I want to upgrade my video card , but I have to know what type of video card does 1720 hold so I can buy it on ebay. Thank you!!!
     
    mygodmike, Feb 13, 2009
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    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Do you mean this: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 ?

    Can the video card even be swapped out???
     
    Signal2Noise, Feb 13, 2009
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    Whether you can actually upgrade it is questionable. Just be certain that it's possible before you buy a graphics card.

    The two options available when the 1720 was new were-

    128mb nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    256mb nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

    If your 1720 has the Intel GMA X3100, that means it has the Intel GM965 Express Chipset. The nVIDIA graphics cards would need the Intel PM965 Express Chipset instead, I believe...
     
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    I just heard that it it changeable. The video card is not integrated on the motherboard. So, I want to try to change it.
     
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    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    It depends on the configuration that you initially ordered.

    If you ordered it with the x3100 graphic accelerator, then per allfiredup it would be the GM965 Express chipset which will not accept a dedicated graphic card.

    If you ordered it with the 8400m GS then yes, the graphic card is upgradable to only 8600m GT (DDR2).
     
    Pai, Feb 13, 2009
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    So, It is impossible to change the video card if it is GM965 chipset? Can chipset be chipset be changed? Thanks!
     
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    Pai, Feb 13, 2009
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    yeah......I am thinking of buying a new one...
     
    mygodmike, Feb 13, 2009
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