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replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics

Original Message
Name: hello1234567891
Date: March 27, 2008 at 13:43:29 Pacific
Subject: replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics
OS: vista
CPU/Ram: 2gb
Model/Manufacturer: dell
Comment:
hi, i have a dell inspiron 1720 and would like to know what is the best graphics card i can put in it, what slot type, i know this can be done becuase dell provides instructions http://support.euro.dell.com/suppor...
Currently i have the Nvidia geforce 8600m gt.
What slot type is it?
What is the best graphics card for it?

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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: March 27, 2008 at 14:30:45 Pacific
Subject: replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics
Reply: (edit)
It's not like a desktop PC where you have several dozen cards to choose from & they are readily available. You'll most likely have to buy a replacement directly from Dell & it appears the only option is a GeForce 8600M GT 256MB.

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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill
Date: March 27, 2008 at 15:52:22 Pacific
Subject: replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics
Reply: (edit)
If I read correctly the Video chipset is integrated. There were two optional choices when buying new but I don't know think you can add a card now. Below is a link to the Dell site. You can download a users manual and a service manual. Go to the first link and enter your Dell service tag to see what you have and what is available.

http://support.euro.dell.com/suppor...

http://support.dell.com/support/top...


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Response Number 3
Name: jam
Date: March 27, 2008 at 16:28:24 Pacific
Subject: replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics
Reply: (edit)
"Currently i have the Nvidia geforce 8600m gt"

Sorry, I misread what card you have...I thought it was an 8400M GT. I believe you already have the best card available. If you want/need something better, you'll probably have to buy a better laptop.


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Response Number 4
Name: hello1234567891
Date: March 28, 2008 at 01:18:21 Pacific
Subject: replace dell inspiron 1720 graphics
Reply: (edit)
ok thanks, so i have the best card available for my laptop. thanks

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