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    where to buy a ati x1600?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TonySan, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. TonySan

    TonySan Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello, I have a dell 9400 with a ati x1400, I want to know if I can change the x1400 for a ati x1600 with no problem? if yes who sell it? how much?
    tanks
     
    TonySan, Apr 5, 2006
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  2. totti

    totti Notebook Consultant

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    you cannot change your notebook graphics card
    sorry
     
    totti, Apr 5, 2006
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  3. gunawi

    gunawi Notebook Enthusiast

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    not right away at least...
    right now E1505 only comes with X-1400... but if later dell come up with new gpu on E1505 probably you can upgrade it with the newer and better card..
    that is if you can find a place to get it..
    I dont think dell sold the graphic card in seperate with the laptop.. cmiw..
     
    gunawi, Apr 5, 2006
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  4. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    wrong. That notebook can be upgraded

    However, Dell have not released an X1600 for their inspiron laptops yet
     
    Darbyjack, Apr 5, 2006
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    -boom- Notebook Enthusiast

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    And i think the BIOS still does not support other videocards except the ones configured with the system.
     
    -boom-, Apr 5, 2006
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  6. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    A hacked BIOS would allow you to put in another card, even a 7800GTX with some slight modding of the case.
     
    Jason, Apr 5, 2006
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    tianx Notebook Geek

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    Which will void any and all warranties you have on your laptop :)
     
    tianx, Apr 5, 2006
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    pbcustom98 Goldmember

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    bah..you only start living in the enthusiast world when every warrenty on your computer is voided by you.. :D

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Apr 5, 2006
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  9. TonySan

    TonySan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to know , if the ati x1600 is compatible with the dell 9400 board?
     
    TonySan, Apr 5, 2006
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    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    If Dell ever releases it, that way it won't void your warranty. You can call them and talk to them about it.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Apr 5, 2006
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 5, 2006
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