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    dell xps m1710 gpu upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by anarky321, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. anarky321

    anarky321 Notebook Deity

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    is it possible to swap this gpu (geforce 7900 gtx) for a faster one, i couldnt find any info on this
     
    anarky321, Sep 23, 2007
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    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can maybe put in a 7950GTX. Not worth it though.
     
    Stone825, Sep 23, 2007
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    anarky321 Notebook Deity

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    but no 8-series?
     
    anarky321, Sep 23, 2007
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  4. Sahin

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    I am pretty sure you cannot do that but Dell I think had a special program where you send in your notebook and they upgrade the graphics card for $500. But this was just a rumor I heard about. The dell Xps m1710 is not MXm so forget that factor!
     
    Sahin, Sep 23, 2007
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  5. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Unless the XPS M1730 or Precision M6300 uses the same type of connector, No. And even then, there's the possibility that the Mobo doesn't recognize the gpu.
     
    fabarati, Sep 23, 2007
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    That´s right, Dell wants you to buy a new laptop not upgrade it. Same as it was for me with my XPS M170 with a 7800GTX that I couldn´t upgrade to a 7900gs, gtx.
     
    Magnus72, Sep 23, 2007
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    You can upgrade to a Go7950GTX, but as of now it doesn't look like you'll be able to go beyond that to an 8 series.
     
    odin243, Sep 23, 2007
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    LordOOOL Notebook Guru

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    Yea i've got the 1710 with a 7900 GS, and have been looking around online but i don;t think it is easily upgradeable. This one should last me 2 years till i need another computer tho i think.
     
    LordOOOL, Sep 23, 2007
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