Dell Inspiron 1300
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Nope, the graphics chip is embedded into the motherboard. You can't remove it or add a new one.
Originally Posted by Blade you mean I wouldn't be able to order a card from Dell and put it in or are you saying the mobo doesn't support a video card? |
Nope, the graphics chip is embedded into the motherboard. You can't remove it or add a new one.
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What are the specks of the new laptop?
Some can be upgraded, video card, memory, hard drive and processor. Some does not like the upgrade route much.
We have a Dell Inspiron 2650 and have upgraded the hard drive, installed a DVD DL Burner, more memory, and a wireless NIC. None of these components were purchased from Dell. Hitachi 5K100 hard drive, PIoneer DVR-K16 DL DVDrw, Corsair PC2100 memory, TrendNet Wireless NIC. All these components work flawlessly, a breeze to install and cost less than half or more than the Dell components. Have a much longer warranty too.
Memory has a lifetime warranty, Hard Drive a 3yr warranty, the DVDrw has a 1year warranty, the wireless NIC has a 1year warranty. Most of the Dell components carry from a 30day to 90day warranty.
Originally Posted by Blade Hey I just ordered this laptop with the Pentium M740 Processor and was wondering if this laptop can be upgraded later with a video card for maybe a bit of light gaming? Any help would be appreciated. |
Some can be upgraded, video card, memory, hard drive and processor. Some does not like the upgrade route much.
We have a Dell Inspiron 2650 and have upgraded the hard drive, installed a DVD DL Burner, more memory, and a wireless NIC. None of these components were purchased from Dell. Hitachi 5K100 hard drive, PIoneer DVR-K16 DL DVDrw, Corsair PC2100 memory, TrendNet Wireless NIC. All these components work flawlessly, a breeze to install and cost less than half or more than the Dell components. Have a much longer warranty too.
Memory has a lifetime warranty, Hard Drive a 3yr warranty, the DVDrw has a 1year warranty, the wireless NIC has a 1year warranty. Most of the Dell components carry from a 30day to 90day warranty.
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Our Dell has a GeForce 2 Go which is not a great card. We have the option to use a 8mb, 16mb, 32mb, & 64mb card of the same type. None of them are very expensive, $20-$80. Ours is a medium class and supports 1024x765x32bit true color. Don't know of anything that we need any better than this for a laptop.
Originally Posted by claymanhb Nope, the graphics chip is embedded into the motherboard. You can't remove it or add a new one. |
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These are the specs minus the printer,
Originally Posted by bobyjo What are the specks of the new laptop? Some can be upgraded, video card, memory, hard drive and processor. Some does not like the upgrade route much. We have a Dell Inspiron 2650 and have upgraded the hard drive, installed a DVD DL Burner, more memory, and a wireless NIC. None of these components were purchased from Dell. Hitachi 5K100 hard drive, PIoneer DVR-K16 DL DVDrw, Corsair PC2100 memory, TrendNet Wireless NIC. All these components work flawlessly, a breeze to install and cost less than half or more than the Dell components. Have a much longer warranty too. Memory has a lifetime warranty, Hard Drive a 3yr warranty, the DVDrw has a 1year warranty, the wireless NIC has a 1year warranty. Most of the Dell components carry from a 30day to 90day warranty. |
These are the specs minus the printer,
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The only alternative you might have is upgrade the video card drivers.
I would search for the drivers for the intergrated Intel video card and see if there are any later drivers than the ones you are using.
Originally Posted by Blade Hey I just ordered this laptop with the Pentium M740 Processor and was wondering if this laptop can be upgraded later with a video card for maybe a bit of light gaming? Any help would be appreciated. |
I would search for the drivers for the intergrated Intel video card and see if there are any later drivers than the ones you are using.
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