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    Dell Inspiron 6400: changing the graphic card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JTCORK, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. JTCORK

    JTCORK Newbie

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    I recently purchased a 6400 that comes with a 256MB(shared) Inteal GMA chip.
    I'm not too keen on this, and was wondering if it is at all possible to remove the chip and put in a decent one?
    Thanks.
     
    JTCORK, Sep 5, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Its not possible, unfortunately. Only a handful of notebooks have upgradeable graphics, and no notebook with integrated graphics can have an upgrad, unless the motherboard is changed.
     
    Zero, Sep 5, 2007
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  3. JTCORK

    JTCORK Newbie

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    Well it comes with a core duo 1.83 processor and 2GB RAM.,
    Will it be possible to run any run any reasonably modern games?
    Cheers.
     
    JTCORK, Sep 5, 2007
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    skree358 Notebook Consultant

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    Probably run it at the lowest setting, if possible. if you have to upgrade the graphic card, the motherboard also needs upgrading.
     
    skree358, Sep 5, 2007
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    It will sturggle with most games, but there are some older and maybe a few new games, that should run okay on low to medium settings.
     
    Zero, Sep 5, 2007
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  6. JTCORK

    JTCORK Newbie

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    Upgrade the motherboard?
    Crikey, no thanks!!!
    Looks like I'll have to stick with it.
    It'll run World oif Warcraft no problem though, I'd expect?
     
    JTCORK, Sep 5, 2007
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    Triple_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, but again, Low settings and most likely low (800 x 600 or lower) resolution.
     
    Triple_Dude, Sep 5, 2007
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