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    Here I'am thinking again.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Reezin14, Aug 23, 2006.

  1. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I was just wondering since the Insprion 9400 and the E1705 are basically the same machine can I upgrade the graphics card from ATI x1400 to say NVidia Go 7900 :confused:. Is this possible ,any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
     
    Reezin14, Aug 23, 2006
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  2. D3158

    D3158 Notebook Consultant

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    i dont think you can upgrade any graphic cards at all on the laptops. Sorry.

    D3158
     
    D3158, Aug 23, 2006
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  3. mastha212

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    D3158 : you're wrong, sorry
     
    mastha212, Aug 23, 2006
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  4. coriolis

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    For Dell laptops, most(note, most) of their lines with configurable GPUs mean that they are technically upgradable through Dell's Proprietary system, so in other words yes you can upgrade it.
     
    coriolis, Aug 23, 2006
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  5. D3158

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    Ouch. What about HP Pavilion DV8000 series notebook then?

    Thanks
    D3158
     
    D3158, Aug 23, 2006
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    those are not upgradeable.
     
    PC_pulsar, Aug 23, 2006
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's pretty much Dell proprietary laptops only, and only for certain models.

    There are exceptions such as high end Alienware/Sager/etc. notebooks.
     
    coriolis, Aug 23, 2006
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  8. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Thanxs for the insight coriolis,I will put this into process ASAP. :)
     
    Reezin14, Aug 23, 2006
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  9. sublime

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    The 9400 and 1705 aren't BASICALLY the same system, they ARE the same system. Just two different names because Dell is strange like that :/

    So what can go into one, can go into the other. And the GPU is a relatively easy switch
     
    sublime, Aug 23, 2006
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    even if hardware wise they are compatible.. the bios dosnt support the card..so no go.
     
    jeffmd, Aug 23, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I was wondering about that jeffmd.Couldn't I just upgrade the BIOS ???
     
    Reezin14, Aug 23, 2006
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  12. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    the 9400 supports the 7900gs, so yes, he can upgrade to it, and the bios supports it, if he had the gma 950 he couldnt upgrade, as the board is different, no graphics slot, but the 1400 to the 7900 should be no problem
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 24, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Its seems that it is fesible,and more people seem to agree, so I will be ordering it this week thanxs Iceman0124. :)
     
    Reezin14, Aug 24, 2006
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    anytime, good luck with the upgrade, what are your plans for the x1400?, I have an x1300 in my e1505, and wouldnt mind an upgrade myself if the price is right, pm me if interested
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 24, 2006
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  15. sublime

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    Thats just completely untrue. In fact, not only can you upgrade to the 7900GS, you can upgrade to the 7900GTX if you really wanted to...
     
    sublime, Aug 24, 2006
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