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    vostro 1500/inspiron 1520 video card downgrade

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by abescully, Mar 3, 2008.

  1. abescully

    abescully Notebook Enthusiast

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    After much searching, I can't seem to find an answer.

    Is it possible to remove the 8600m gt from my dell vostro 1500 and use the integrated x3100 instead?

    I know this is an odd question for this forum.

    Thanks,
    Abrahm
     
    abescully, Mar 3, 2008
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  2. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Um, no; most graphics cards on laptops are integrated into the motherboard unless its MXM which i dont think the Vostro is.
     
    NAS Ghost, Mar 3, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You would need to swap motherboards with one that includes the integrated chip. If you want to swap the 8600 for the less power using 8400, i might be able to work out an even trade.
     
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  4. abescully

    abescully Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've convinced myself that you are correct. Dell must use the PM965 northbridge instead of the GM965 northbridge on the motherboard with dedicated graphics support since the PM965 sports a PCIexpress 16x graphics port and the GM965 doesn't.

    Thank you for your help.
     
    abescully, Mar 3, 2008
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    bashrab Newbie

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    bashrab, Jun 9, 2008
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