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    Will GPU in my Dell 1720 ever be upgradable in the future?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Recipe7, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. Recipe7

    Recipe7 Notebook Guru

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    I'm really pissed off of the bottle necking that my 8600M GT is causing in my laptop. If ever, will I be able to send it back to Dell for an upgrade?

    Is there any other way to upgrade an integrated GPU for that matter?
     
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  2. only

    only Notebook Evangelist

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    no & no.

    dell wants you to buy another laptop if you think your current one isn't performing as well as you want it.
     
    only, Jun 19, 2008
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    Please read the big sticky for graphics card at the top of this forum regarding upgrading graphics card. For integrated cards the answer is a flat-out NO!

    If Dell ever releases an Inspiron refresh with a better graphics card than the 8600GT you will then be eligible for an after-market "upgrade" which may require a new motherboard and definitely a lot of cash for the spare part required.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    There is very little chance of your graphics card being upgradeable, even if it is modular/removable.
    As noted, there is a sticky for this, check the index sticky at the top of the forum. Closed.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 19, 2008
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