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    Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by narutoluvsakura, Nov 23, 2006.

  1. narutoluvsakura

    narutoluvsakura Newbie

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    these are my specs i wanted to change the graphics cared but as you kno some notebooks arent able to change graphic cards although mine is chipset and is using my ram i was wondering if am able to buy a Mobility radeon x1600
    And If I am able where can i buy one?

    Moblile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
    chip type: Intel(R) Calistoga Graphics Controll
    Ram: 1014
     
    narutoluvsakura, Nov 23, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The Dell's are *sometimes* the rare exception to the no-new-GPU rule. However, you can only get the card if Dell offers it in their notebook sometime during that notebook's life.

    However, based on that chipset you have an integrated card. The only way to get a dedicated card would be to change the motherboard on the computer.

    But if you did that, you could only get up to a X1400 since Dell has never offered the e1505 with a X1600.

    For a 15.4" notebook with a X1600, you might want to look at the nc8430, HGL-80, m5550, or other equivalent notebooks.
     
    Greg, Nov 23, 2006
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