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    Dell Inspiron 1520 graphics card upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Boutros915, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. Boutros915

    Boutros915 Newbie

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    I did a search, but could not find anything...

    I currently have a dell inspiron 1520 with the 8400M GS and it is adaquate but not great.

    I was wondering 2 things:
    1. is this card integrated into the motherboard.
    2. is it possible to upgrade it to the 8600GT (or above)

    I am experienced enough (5+ yrs building/repairing laptops/desktops) to take the laptop apart and do a drop in replacement but if it requires an soldering i am probably SOL...

    Thanks
     
    Boutros915, Feb 14, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You're in luck. The 1520's card is upgradeable, and there is a card available for the 1520 that is better than yours. So yes, you can change it out to the 8600GT.
     
    adinu, Feb 14, 2008
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  3. Boutros915

    Boutros915 Newbie

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    Great - thanks for the quick response, I just need to find a part number now

    PS: nice car. love the GTOs.
     
    Boutros915, Feb 14, 2008
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    millermagic, Feb 14, 2008
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    majortom1981 Notebook Consultant

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    I am not sure though that the 8600 gt is a worthwhile upgrade to the 8400gs though.
     
    majortom1981, Feb 14, 2008
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    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    Why would it not be a worthwhile upgrade? if I had the choice I would get the 8600GT in a heartbeat. but since my system already has the 8600GT im not complaining xD.
     
    Nvid8600GT, Feb 14, 2008
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    I paid for the 8400m GS and got the 8600M GT ... I'm happy


    I do plan on keeping the laptop another year and then getting something newer.
     
    millermagic, Feb 14, 2008
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    I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1520 (should arrive any day now :D) and it says it's coming with a 8400M GS, does anybody know any English websites that i can get the 8600M GT from because I cant seem to find any... please help
     
    unreal291, Feb 23, 2008
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  10. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    SmoothTofu, Feb 23, 2008
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    yeh sorry i meant deliver to England
     
    unreal291, Feb 23, 2008
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  12. sakuranbo

    sakuranbo Notebook Guru

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    i wanna buy it too but does it ship to canada?
    i cant find this replacement card in dell.ca, any suggestions?
     
    sakuranbo, Mar 16, 2008
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  13. palgo47

    palgo47 Newbie

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    hi, could someone tell if my dell inspiron6400 with x1400 be replace with the GeForce 8400?
     
    palgo47, Apr 7, 2008
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  14. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 6400 was never offered with the 8400 AFAIK, so no.
     
    Greg, Apr 7, 2008
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    Hi!

    I have Dell Inspiron 1520 with T7250 core2duo processor, i'am afraid to open my laptop bcoz still under warranty, i called the service center inquiring for the same problem (video card upgrade) they tell me they cannot upgrade the video card unless they will replace the motherboard, so i keep searching in the internet (forums) for the possiblity for the upgrade of the video card, some of them said yes it can be, some said cannot.


    can you give me advise coz i really want to uprgade from x3100 to geforce


    Thanks
     
    jhonvladi, Oct 6, 2008
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  16. millermagic

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    You will need a different motherboard to upgrade from x3100 to geforce. The x3100 is built into the motherboard, whereas the nvidia cards are not.
     
    millermagic, Oct 6, 2008
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  17. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Integrated graphics can not be upgraded unless you swap the motherboard also.

    The only card that can really be upgraded would be the 8400gs to the 8600gt
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 6, 2008
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    jhonvladi : Please do not revive dead threads (6 months or older), if need be create a new thread please
     
    X2P, Oct 6, 2008
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