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    Is it possible to upgrade gfx card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dumbfounded, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. dumbfounded

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    I just got an e1505 from dell. I got it with the nvidia card (the 7300) which stinks. Does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the card to the 7900gs or any other card that could actually play a game with fps above 25.

    thanks for any info.

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    dumbfounded, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope. Should have bought the 7900 GS on the 1705 in the first place.
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. dumbfounded

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    just didnt want the 17 inch...but now i wish i wouldve
     
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  4. otaku

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    Not with a dell really. With a couple of our systems (two 17in models and a 19in)
    We've upgraded the graphics. Previously the 17in models had 256mb 7900GTX now they have 512 any customers who bought 256 can now upgrade.
     
    otaku, Jul 27, 2006
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  5. Red Scorpion

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    It will take a lot of risky aggresive modifications in order to fit the card in there, but probably I think it can be done.
    The modifications I am thinking of are pushing other elements (capacitors, and perhaps some connectors) in the motherboard to the sides, and modifying the cooling metal screwed to the card in order to fit it and position it where it sould be according to the only fan in the laptop.

    I mean, the pci express slot is the same, it is only a matter of cooling and providing place for the card.


    Here is a pic of the mother board for the dell e1505 (notice the pci-e and the elements around it).
     

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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The BIOS would probably not even support that card, IF you got it in there in the first place. Considering that the E1705 has an extra cooling fan and heatsink for the card, you would run into heat issues. It is impractical . .
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 27, 2006
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  7. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    The go7300 aint that bad! For the casual gamer its fine, if you are a hardcore gamer getting the 7300...what where you thinking!!

    I run ut2004, 1280x800, every detail at high but physics at normal and no shadows and it gives me 30 fps average (measured with fraps). Thats playable. Im going to get HL2 (it runs on integrated!) and see how it does.

    There are plenty games you can play, just dont look at the newer games.
     
    _radditz_, Jul 28, 2006
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  8. El-Prodigy

    El-Prodigy Notebook Consultant

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    If you want more power why don't go for X1400???
    I can't understand why you spend more bucks for something weaker?!?
    Are you a fan of NVIDIA or something?!?
     
    El-Prodigy, Jul 28, 2006
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