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    Dell Inspiron 1520 want to add Nvidia 8600 GT 256 MB later

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ekramcal, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. ekramcal

    ekramcal Newbie

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    Hi guys,
    I'm ordering a DELL Inspiron 1520 with Intel integrated graphics card .
    I want to know if I can upgrade at a later date to Nvidia 8600 GT 256 MB ?


    Is it possible to get a Nvidia card installed later in inspiron 1520?
    please advise what to do ?

    thanks
    ekram
     
    ekramcal, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. Sipha

    Sipha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sipha, Jan 9, 2008
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    It doesn't say anywhere that the integrated card can be upgraded ! Sure, most DELL dedicated cards can be replaced/upgraded, but I don't think you can do the same with an integrated GMA adapter. Because graphics adapter is built in to the north bridge of the chipset.
     
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    Bah, my bad :eek: i didnt read the OP's post thoroughly enough to see he has the GMA integrated adapter I assumed he meant from 1 card to another.

    Im unsure whether the main board in the Inspiron 1520 with integrated graphics will also have the slot for a dedicated card..
     
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