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    m1330 video cards

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tylernm, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. tylernm

    tylernm Newbie

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    Is there anyway I could replace my nVidia 8400m in my Dell XPS m1330 with one of the new nvidia mobile gpus? The 8400m is super hot and maybe the newer version has better power management??? Or is this just bad chassis design? Thanks!
     
    tylernm, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, you can't upgrade your GPU without replacing the motherboard. Please read the stickies.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 18, 2009
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Since there are no other options for the m1330, there is no upgrade path even with replacing the motherboard.
     
    Greg, Aug 18, 2009
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    If it's super hot, you can try that copper mod (not exactly for the faint of heart). Search it up on the forums.
     
    namaiki, Aug 18, 2009
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