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    Can I mod this out??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by drunkentyger, Dec 30, 2004.

  1. drunkentyger

    drunkentyger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!... New member here... If you guys get 2 know me, youll find out that i am COMPLETLEY computer illiterate...

    I was wondering if:

    A) I can swap this video card out with something else (perhaps the newer ATI 9000 series)

    B) Can I add more RAM into this? The "(256 x 1)" statement really worries me... Does that mean it comes with ONE 256mb stick or does it mean it only has ONE slot for RAM in it?

    stupid questions I know... But I warned you! lol.

    HERE ARE THE SPECS:

    Toshiba Satellite A70-S249 P4 532 3.06GHz, 15.4" WXGA, 60GB, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, WinXP Pro
    Specifications:
    Part#: PSA70U-00L00F
    CPU: Pentium4 532 (3.06GHz)
    Display: 15.4" WXGA
    OS: Windows XP Pro
    Memory: 256MB (256MBx1) DDR333 SDRAM
    Graphics: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP
    HD: 60GB (4200rpm)
    Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW
    Communication: 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11g)
    Ports: 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, S-video, Audio ports
    Dimensions: 14.4" x 10.8" x 1.8"(WxDxH)
    Weight: 8 lbs
     
    drunkentyger, Dec 30, 2004
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  2. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    That IGP means integrated graphics processor, so no you cannot upgrade the video. There is a 99% chance you could upgrade to 2GB if you wanted to.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Dec 30, 2004
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  3. Ballin4life

    Ballin4life Notebook Evangelist

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    hey wait a second, since when were there actually computers good enough to have a 3 ghz processor but not a dedicated gpu?!?!?!?!?!?!

    as for the ram, that means you got 1 256 mb card in there, there should be at least 1 more slot.
     
    Ballin4life, Dec 30, 2004
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  4. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    It's not a matter of being "good enough". There is no physical space in the laptop for graphics card. The 9000 igp is still a lot better than Intel's graphics, though.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Dec 31, 2004
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  5. Ballin4life

    Ballin4life Notebook Evangelist

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    tru tru, good point there. that must be why the monstorously thick and heavy alienware 7700 and dell ixps must have a supercharged vid. card.
     
    Ballin4life, Dec 31, 2004
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  6. mathlete2001

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    One day standardized pci-express graphics will change all this.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Jan 4, 2005
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