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    out of curiosity...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by streather, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. streather

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    would a 256mb ati X1400 gfx card from a inspiron 9400/1705 fit in my notebook alright? or is there some difference in size from the x1400 in the e1505 series?
     
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    Yes, it should fit.
     
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  3. streather

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    good because i've just spotted a pretty cheap one on ebay :D

    how much increase in game quality will i see if i install it?
     
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    I would say enough to warrant the upgrade.

    Probably about 25%-40%.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 24, 2007
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    X1400 is a X1300 with a clocked core 95Mhz higher, so yes it should work and the performance improvment should be as stated.
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 24, 2007
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    x1300 scored roughly 560 on 3dmark 06 and the x1400 scored 900. i would say it would make a difference but not enough to go through all the work of changing out ur video card. i would try overclocking first if i were u. see if u can get that extra 95mhz. because thats the only difference between the 2. no extra pixel processing power, same size die, and same PCI-E interface. note worth it imo.
     
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    I thought about that and decided not to mention. I see your point and agree it is a way to go but OC always has a little danger of not working or damage. It is a coin toss! Are you going to tell him about OC an ATI card or am I. You have a valid point!
     
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    u do it cause i cant explain things very well. im bad at teaching. u could point him to the overclocking and undervolting guide. minus the undervolting part. i think chaz did that guide im not sure. might have been someone else
     
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    Well thank you very much! If he posts back I will help him!
     
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    Um, just FYI but if you have the Intel integrated card you will NOT be able to use that.

    EDIT: Ah, did not see you had the X1300 as per your signature...
     
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    i thought the x1300 was 128mb whereas the x1400 was 256mb?

    i wouldn't mind reading up about OC'ing my x1300 though :)
     
    streather, Jul 25, 2007
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