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    XPS 1210 Video Card Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rafael, Aug 4, 2006.

  1. rafael

    rafael Newbie

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    I just ordered my XPS 1210 and its on its way. I ordered it with the basic video card (Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950) after reading a couple of threads its seems like it was a bad choice. I am not a gamer, I got for its portability and basic design. Will be watching DVDs, using the basicically for working. Does anybody know if I will be able to upgrade once i get? Or can return to dell for them to upgrade?

    Thanks,
    Rafael
     
    rafael, Aug 4, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    No, if you have already opted for the integrated graphics, then it can't be upgraded. Anyway, if portability is your concern, and you don't play games, its better to have the integrated, as it will use less power.
     
    Zero, Aug 4, 2006
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  3. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I would have choosen another brand for ultraportability...like averatec over an xps. XPS systems are a niche for gaming see if you can take it back...unless you got a really good price.
     
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    to upgrade you need to replace the motherboard which is probably around $400-500 + the cost of the video card itself
     
    drumfu, Aug 4, 2006
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    drumfu super modfu

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    just to clarify, XPS systems are not niche gaming systems otherwise the guy wouldn't have been able to buy an XPS system with an integrated gpu.
     
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Yeah I guess. I just see that they are at a premium as they have the "XPS" name thats all I meant by it.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 4, 2006
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  7. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    well yes. I wouldn't call the XPS notebooks "gaming machines" but rather like "premium notebooks". Anotehr example is the M140, which was strongly aimed at the Thin and Light sector.

    Even if would want to get a GPU upgrade, as drumfu said, you need a new motherboard as well. Replacing it would really be a big pain in the neck. Considering the tiny size of the case, it would be very tricky to fiddle around with the insides. The new motherboard may not fit and everything may be a bit too cramped and dangerous if you choose to put new, bigger components into the notebook.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 4, 2006
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