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    XPS 16 - updated graphicscard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Kirov Class, May 9, 2009.

  1. Kirov Class

    Kirov Class Notebook Geek

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    Will DELL maybe update the current ATI Mobility 3650 inside Studio XPS 16 with something better (and newer, the 3xxx series are really old), like ATI Mobility 4670 in the future?
     
    Kirov Class, May 9, 2009
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  2. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    very unlikely that will happen since it will require to update the whole motherboard.
     
    haquocdung, May 9, 2009
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  3. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    s more likely dell will go back to nvidia gpus.
    its impossible to sell high end computers with atis.
    apple has tried and failed with ati cards in 2006, there is no need to repeat the history all over again.
     
    nomoredell, May 9, 2009
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  4. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    Wait, is the GPU in the Studio soldered to the motherboard ? In the past Inspiron series it used to be quite common to swap GPUs around.
     
    Blacky, May 9, 2009
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    jcomey Notebook Evangelist

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    There are many reports surfacing that the graphics card is upgradeable.
     
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  6. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    Given the high volume of Dell sales I would expect some crazy geek to open up his laptop and have a look inside. I would anyway just to know if I can upgrade or not.
     
    Blacky, May 9, 2009
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  7. Trekster

    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    I did so already and my findings are in the SXPS thread, but to recap:

     
    Trekster, May 9, 2009
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    How much did your temps improve once you used AC?
     
    QuadAllegory, May 9, 2009
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    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    Overall so far the temps have gone down 5-10c. Best improvement was on the GFX as it was the worst to have that goo all over it.
     
    Trekster, May 9, 2009
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  10. Kirov Class

    Kirov Class Notebook Geek

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    Meh, All right. A shame though, ATI 3650 is .
     
    Kirov Class, May 9, 2009
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    What is AS and where do you get it?
    jh
     
    jdhueb, May 17, 2009
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  12. Acapella75

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    Artic Silver. Can get it from any computer store, Frys Electronics, Best Buy and the like.
     
    Acapella75, May 17, 2009
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