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    Dell XPS 17 Graphics Card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Haxed, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. Haxed

    Haxed Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys,
    Was just wondering if the GT 555M in the new dell XPS 17's was changable, or did I read somewhere it was soldered onto the mobo?

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    Haxed, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    No the GT555M is soldered onto the motherboard. It is not MXM, but the GT555M is the highest GPU available for the XPS 17.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 21, 2011
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