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    Xps 1530 graphics upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Gsenator, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Gsenator

    Gsenator Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys I have a really old ,like 5 year old, xps 1530 with 256ddr3 gpu ram. Is this a laptop in which I can swap in a new graphics card?
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    No the M1530 has a soldered Nvidia chip. Also the M1530's 8600M GT or 8400M GS are part of a massive list of defective chips made by Nvidia. I would look to get a new laptop more than anything...most things will easily outclass an 8600M GT these days.
     
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    after what i went through with my alienware and dell, I'd never buy that brand again.
     
    Gsenator, Feb 1, 2012
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