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    Video/Graphics Card Best Suited To My Dell XPS M1210

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by slayer_19, May 12, 2007.

  1. slayer_19

    slayer_19 Newbie

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    Could sum1 plz let me know which Video Graphics card would best suit my notebook? My specs are shown below

    cheers
     
    slayer_19, May 12, 2007
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    slayer_19 Newbie

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    i am wanting a decent video/graphics card for gaming btw
     
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  3. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Ummm... Do you mean like an upgrade? Look here, because it is highly unlikely to anything which would be considered "decent" for gaming would fit into your machine, as Dell uses proprietary parts. However, when customizing, the m1210 has a possible 7400 upgrade. You'd have to go on Dell's site and find that specific part, but it will cost you an arm and a leg.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, May 12, 2007
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  4. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Well, the Dell M1210 comes with a maximum of a Geforce Go 7400. I would consider that an essential upgrade, considering it's several times more powerful than the GMA 950 and will allow you to play most modern games at very low settings.
     
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    slayer_19 Newbie

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    ok so there arent many options for this model? i just wanted a small notebook. if i were to take that upgrade to the geforce go 7400, would it be relevant to also get the ram upgraded to 2048mb? as this particular card is turbo cache and would use the ram and not the gpu? if im correc by thinking this. thanks
     
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  6. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Have you bought this computer already, or are you still equipping it at Dell.com?
     
    FREN, May 12, 2007
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  7. slayer_19

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    i just ordered it yesterday, but could see if they could make adjustments
     
    slayer_19, May 12, 2007
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  8. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. Upgrade to the Geforce Go 7400.
     
    FREN, May 12, 2007
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Physical upgrades aren't possible after you get the notebook so make sure it arrives with what you want. For gaming, yes getting the Go7400 is essential.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 12, 2007
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  10. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    go t7400 will destroy the intel gma 950
     
    yuio, May 12, 2007
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