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    Can the vostro 1700's graphics card be upgraded?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Soviet779, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. Soviet779

    Soviet779 Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone tried sticking an 8700m in there? Any word on the 8800m fitting? Has anyone opened up and checked to see how much space there is for an upgrade?

    I would but i took my last laptop to pieces and couldnt fit it back together again.
     
    Soviet779, Nov 11, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Nope neither would work since its biult on the mobo.
    While dedicated, its still attached to the mobo so, it can't be upgraded.
     
    Thomas, Nov 11, 2007
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  3. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    only those gpus can be upgraded that are provided by dell for that model so if u have the 8600gt then u cant go any higher
     
    sly, Nov 11, 2007
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    Soviet779 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh well, i imagine it will run starcraft 2 which is all i really want.
     
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    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    Has the 8700M of the 1730 not the same interface? Does Dell use different types for the Inspiron and the XPS?
    If they are the same...theoretically it could work, so it would be worth trying.
     
    Razor2, Nov 11, 2007
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    cchn30 Newbie

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    waa then i am stuck with the 8600 GS ar ........
     
    cchn30, Aug 21, 2008
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  7. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Not true as both the Vostro 1500 and 1700 use dedicated, discreet cards which can be replaced separately and are not fixed to the mobo. It's a big reason why the 1500 & 1700 are not on Dell's list for nvidia GPU failures.

    Removing the Graphics Card Assembly

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/vos1700/multilang/SM/graphics.htm#wp1179839
     
    Rodster, Aug 21, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Provided they use the same connection, it is possible. Might require some fabrication.
     
    millermagic, Aug 21, 2008
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