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    Dell Inspiron E1505/6400 graphics upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Fatal_3rror, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. Fatal_3rror

    Fatal_3rror Newbie

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    Is there any way that I could upgrade my existing graphics card (ATI X1400 Hypermemory) to something better?! The chipset is an Intel 945PM. I know that you can upgrade to a nVidia 7300 Turbocache, but can I go to a 512mb vga card?! If not, then what is the part or whatever that is holding me back from upgrading to a 512mb graphics card?! Thanks! :)
     
    Fatal_3rror, Aug 14, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The best in your notebook is the x1400, the 7400 and x1300 are options, but thats not much of an 'upgrade'.
     
    coriolis, Aug 14, 2007
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  3. Fatal_3rror

    Fatal_3rror Newbie

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    Ok i understand that, but why can't I upgrade to a 512mb graphics card then?!
     
    Fatal_3rror, Aug 14, 2007
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  4. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    They don't exist for the E1505/6400.
     
    CitizenPanda, Aug 14, 2007
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  5. Fatal_3rror

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    So which graphics card is "better" then?! The ATI X1400 Hypermemory or the nVidia GeForce 7400 Turbocache?! I already know that the ATI X1300 is practically the same as the ATI X1400 Hypermemory only with a smaller core correct?!
     
    Fatal_3rror, Aug 14, 2007
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  6. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You have to realize that gpu power is not solely based on ram. Just cuz you get a 512mb card doesn't mean it's better.

    The x1400 is pretty much equal to the 7400, so you in fact have the best card possible.

    If you want a better card, your ONLY choice is another notebook.
     
    adinu, Aug 14, 2007
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