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    MXM Or Not

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Photoguy30523, Apr 15, 2006.

  1. Photoguy30523

    Photoguy30523 Notebook Consultant

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    is the dell XPS M170 MXM Compatible? and does that mean that i can upgrade video card?
     
    Photoguy30523, Apr 15, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

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    The M170 is not MXM. Although the video card is upgradeable, it's a proprietary part only used by Dell, so it can only be upgraded if Dell comes out with one in the same format that will fit into the M170.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 15, 2006
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    Photoguy30523 Notebook Consultant

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    so let me get this right. if dell comes out with the 7900gtx i can get it?
     
    Photoguy30523, Apr 15, 2006
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    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    If they come out with one made to work with your machine...then yes.

    Their parts are basically MXM...but it's a modified version of it, so it's not the standard, and thus not compatible with other standard MXM parts.
     
    tullnd, Apr 15, 2006
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    I wouldn't buy a notebook and plan on being able to upgrade the video card; if there is an upgrade avaliable, as Dell had with the M170 from the Go6800 Ultra to the Go7800GTX, then great, but otherwise, it shouldn't be expected.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 15, 2006
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    dell uses a modified MXM..their cards will only fit in dell notebooks. MXM cards will not fit in a dell notebook and vice versa.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Apr 17, 2006
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    falhurk Notebook Guru

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    Ah, is this true for all dell notebooks?

    For example the 9400? (I think similar to the E1705)
     
    falhurk, Apr 17, 2006
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    dell uses a modified MXM..their cards will only fit in dell notebooks. MXM cards will not fit in a dell notebook and vice versa.
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    Why don't they just use MXM??? Is this some kind of scam to make dell more money???
     
    londez, Apr 17, 2006
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    Yes, I understand that, but I would like to know if the modified mxm cards can be replaced in a 9400/E1705. Replaced by Dell.
     
    falhurk, Apr 17, 2006
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    Sure...if Dell ever decides to release an upgrade option.
     
    tullnd, Apr 17, 2006
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    Interesting, I doubt that they would release an upgrade option but its good to know that the potential is there. Even if I had to send the laptop to them, it'd be worth it in the future.
     
    falhurk, Apr 17, 2006
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    i am with u, is always nice to know, now csn the 7900gtx work with the m170
     
    Photoguy30523, Apr 17, 2006
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