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    Dell inspiron 9400 graphics upgrade...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cwinhall, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. cwinhall

    cwinhall Newbie

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    Ok so my laptop video card is broke... as can be seen in this youtube link....

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PIWi1srZusw

    I now need to upgrade/replace my laptop video card... I waswondering what is my best option...

    More importantly, where can I buy laptop graphics cards in the UK other than ebay!

    Colin.
     
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think the fastest card you can put in it is a 7900GTX (maybe even a 7950GTX). But that will cost you like $400. Which IMO is a big waste of money for an old notebook.
    Or you can spend wisely and buy a low end 7300Go for less than $100, so you can use the notebook for ordinary work.

    P.S : You can only upgrade the graphics card if you have a dedicated nVidia card. If you have an integrated Intel card, then you have to replace the whole motherboard.
     
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  3. cwinhall

    cwinhall Newbie

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    Thanks for the reply. The card I had in that is broken now is the geforce 7900 GS. I would like to get the same card as possible as I found it to be a decent card. However I cannot find a UK retailer for this specific card.

    Colin.
     
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If you open your laptop, and look at your 7900GS, you should be able to find the model of the card. Look that number up on ebay, or through google shopping, and you should find it somewhere.

    Good luck, the 7900GS, 7900GTX, Quadro FX2500M and 7950GTX will work with your system.

    Here is a guide if you need it:
    http://eduncan911.com/archive/2007/12/11/why-the-inspiron-is-a-king.aspx

    K-TRON
     
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