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    Help find Graphics card.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Reezin14, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I want to upgrade my ATI x1400 card to an Nvidia 7900 Go, but can't find it anywhere.Is there anyone that knows where to get one for a laptop. :confused: :confused:
     
    Reezin14, Aug 25, 2006
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    asenna Notebook Consultant

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    iam sorry to burst your bubble but you cant upgrade your GPU .
    so need to look any further
     
    asenna, Aug 25, 2006
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i thought u CAN upgrade the 9400's GPU, i think u need to contact dell and arrange for an upgrade, u then need to send ur laptop to them. i think the max GPU for 9400 is the 7900gs
     
    wobble987, Aug 25, 2006
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    nicolin Notebook Geek

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    I think that you should check the manufacturers website. If the CLEARLY SAY that the GPU is upgradeable, then you're in luck. If not, then...
     
    nicolin, Aug 25, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The Dell E1705 is an exception - I believe you can find Go7900GS part you need in Dell Spare Parts on their website. It will only work with the E1705/i9400/XPS M1710.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 25, 2006
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, you can upgrade the GPU in the i9400/E1705, and in fact, in most Dells, but only to a GPU they offer for that computer. Like Chaz said, you could probably find a 7900GS in the spare parts from Dell, but it may void your warranty if you replace it. I'm not sure about that. There's a thread over in the Dell forum about upgrading GPUs in Dell notebooks, so I would search for that. It probably has a lot of useful information.
     
    Paul, Aug 25, 2006
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    Tokuman Notebook Evangelist

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    The E1505 and the E1705 are both laptops that you can upgrade the GPU for.
     
    Tokuman, Aug 25, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    rule of thumb for dells, if you have dedicated graphics, you can use any card available for that model, if you start with onboard graphics, you cant upgrade
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 25, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Thanxs to ALL,will call Dell and check website again to see what I need to do. :D
     
    Reezin14, Aug 25, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Excellent, Excellent website Iceman thanxs 10 fold can get everything I need there.
     
    Reezin14, Aug 26, 2006
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    chrisyano, Aug 26, 2006
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