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    Upgrading Graphics on Dell Inspiron 5160

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CraigerRay, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. CraigerRay

    CraigerRay Newbie

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    Hey,
    I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 that I want to upgrade the Graphics on, It currently has a Nvidia FX 5200, is there any other card that I could upgrade to, thanks!
     
    CraigerRay, Jun 8, 2007
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  2. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    Ur ex-wife, Jun 8, 2007
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    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    i dont mean to sound mean , but the "read before posting" was posted in the same place that you posted, and that just got to me, sorry for sounding bitter...

    cheers
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jun 8, 2007
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Actually thats not entirely true. Some notebooks (even Dells) can have their graphics cards upgraded. In this case if the OP has a FX5200 32MB he can get the 64MB version. However that is the best card this notebook supports. I did not look too deeply into this however if there is a different model notebook with the same chasis then the graphics card in that model may be compatible as well.
     
    lixuelai, Jun 8, 2007
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    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    adding on to what Lixuelai said, as i have a E1505 (6400) i can have either a X1400, Go7300 or Intels GMA 950. (i think those are the options...at least when i bought mine these were the options)

    however, i can have those because Dell designed the notebook to have either of those cards (of course Dell has custom ordered cards in order to fit into their notebook cases).
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jun 9, 2007
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