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    Studio XPS GPU question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rise677, Feb 9, 2010.

  1. Rise677

    Rise677 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a new Studio XPS 1647. Specs are i7-620M, 128 GB SSD, 4 GB RAM, RGBLED, and the standard ATI 4670. Now that dell actually appears serious about fixing the throttling problem, I am seriously considering keeping the laptop. I would however like to make a few modifications. I need to actually put the correct RAM into the computer (they put in 133Mhz rather than 1067, i know its lol). More importantly I would like to change the GPU out for an ATI 57xx series. My question is can I put in a 5730/5750/5770 and not void the warranty? Also have the 5750 and 5770 even been released yet? It seems like it can only be a win-win situation. The 57xx series runs on less power (25-30W compared to the 35W of the 4670), and also they are faster, DDR5 with the two higher end models. Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    You sure its not 1333mhz?..
     
    code137, Feb 9, 2010
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    I double this question
     
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    Rise677 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, that is a typo it should be 1333Mhz. The chipset will run with that RAM, but it downclocks it to 1067 since the CPU is dual core, the problem is it still pulls the same amount of power as 1333Mhz RAM.
     
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    the vid card is integrated into the motherboard, it is not interchangeable.
     
    brewmastr, Feb 9, 2010
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    sneer82 Notebook Guru

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    AFAIK power consumption will be exactly the same.
    Even if i'm wrong, difference in power consumption would be marginal.

    Edit: Your GPU is an integral part of the mainboard, therefore cannot be replaced separately.
     
    sneer82, Feb 9, 2010
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