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    upgrading M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by prBrianpr, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. prBrianpr

    prBrianpr Notebook Consultant

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    I have this computer and I dont know if can be upgradeable or what parts can be upgradeable. I want to know
     
    prBrianpr, Sep 14, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    CPU (expensive, not worth it), Hard drive (easy, worth it), RAM (easy, worth it), WiFi card (why bother, buy the best one you need now), and that's just about it.
     
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    What is the current config ?
     
    Andy, Sep 14, 2008
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    The only one worth doing yourself would be the RAM since you can save a bit by doing it yourself instead of paying outrageous amounts from Dell.
     
    atbnet, Sep 14, 2008
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    2.4 ghz dual core,
    3gb ram
    128mb graphics card (this sucks)

    I dont know if with this card i could play games wioth the minimum requieriments of 256mb If I use the game in the lowest resolution.
     
    prBrianpr, Sep 14, 2008
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    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    An ssd perhaps?

    Never mind... Too much money...
    You better add more ram.
     
    MexicanSnake, Sep 15, 2008
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    More RAM won't help unless he's running Vista x64.
     
    mystery905, Sep 15, 2008
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    No pointing in upgrading to 4GB, if the current RAM config is not bottlenecking the system's performance (even with Vista 64).
    The GPU is soldered, and there is no motherboard upgrade available from Dell.
     
    Andy, Sep 15, 2008
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    maybe in the future a new graphic card for the computer is available. Any upgrade can void waranty?
     
    prBrianpr, Sep 15, 2008
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    With the new 13 inch models expected in November there won't be a graphics upgrade for the M1330.
     
    atbnet, Sep 15, 2008
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