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    Inspiron 17R Graphics Card

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by IloveBeingANerd, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. IloveBeingANerd

    IloveBeingANerd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a way to change out the Graphics card in a Dell Inspiron 17R?
    It says "Standard Intel® HD Graphics
    Optional ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 5470 1GB"

    Does this mean that I can change the graphics card to a better one?
     
    IloveBeingANerd, Aug 24, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yup, the joker is right. Dell makes two versions of the 17R, one for each GPU option. You cannot change the GPU without changing the entire motherboard.
     
    Greg, Aug 24, 2010
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    So there is a version that I can change the card in?
     
    IloveBeingANerd, Aug 25, 2010
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope. Dell does not make anything like that anymore. Very few notebooks can have their GPUs upgraded, and even then chances are slim an upgrade will ever make itself available.
     
    Greg, Aug 25, 2010
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    :(
    Alright, thanks for the help, guys :)
     
    IloveBeingANerd, Aug 25, 2010
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    A good rule of thumb is to not cheap out on the gpu you need/desire when it comes time to buy the notebook, because you will be stuck with it.
     
    R4000, Aug 25, 2010
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