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    dell inspiron question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by laptopkid101, Dec 25, 2010.

  1. laptopkid101

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    Hello there guys, i have a question. I have a dell inspiron 1520 with a core 2 duo t5250 processor @ 1.50 ghz. Now the graphics/video card is an integrated mobile intel 965 express chipset family in it now. I want to know is it possible to upgrade to a modern video card? If so, which one?
     
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    The Inspiron 1520 offers a PM965 and a GM965 chipset. However since you have the integrated graphics option you cannot upgrade your video card (the proprietary Dell connector is absent on that motherboard).

    However if you change motherboards (not terribly difficult), you can then add either a 8400M GS or a 8600M GT.

    But those kind of modifications is a bit extreme, you may want to save up for a new notebook..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 25, 2010
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