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    Can a 8800 GTX be put into the Dell Inspiron E1705

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Rebmik, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. Rebmik

    Rebmik Notebook Evangelist

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    Can a 8800 GTX be put into the Dell Inspiron E1705? Any one know? - Thanks!
     
    Rebmik, Feb 16, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Definitely not. Dell mainly uses proprietary ports. The only Dell laptop which features MXM support is the XPS 1730. Unfortunately you cannot upgrade to an 8800GTS. Most laptops which do not feature MXM are not GPU upgradeable.

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    Ok - thanks for the help
     
    Rebmik, Feb 16, 2008
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 16, 2008
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