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i9300 graphics upgradable?

post #1 of 15
5/1/05 at 3:56am
Thread Starter 
simply put are they really upgradable...i am very close to getting a 9300 off at friend but it was the 128mb x300 and i want a 256mb 6800, so this brings the questions:

1: can it be done?
2: is it worth doing, will i notice a difference in gaming, especially halflife 2?
3: how would the screen effect it all?
4: would doing it void my warranty?
5: how do i get a 6800 module to put into it if it can be done?
6: how much would one cost in canada, or in general so i have an idea?

lets see if you guys can help me figure it out on this one, thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 15
5/1/05 at 5:16am
you really need to tell us what laptop it is but you probably upgrade anyway.

you would notice a difference.
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post #3 of 15
5/1/05 at 8:15am
I too am interested in finding out if the X300 128MB in the 9300 can be upgraded to 6800.

Thanks for any information !
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post #4 of 15
5/1/05 at 9:19am
1: can it be done?
Yep (see FAQ).

2: is it worth doing, will i notice a difference in gaming, especially halflife 2?
lol, hell yeah. The 6800 go is multiple times more powerful than the X300.... halflife 2 with the x300 you might be able to get decent framerates with resolution and details turned down... with the 6800 go you could play on high resolution and details with a good framerate. Only way to go if ur a gamer.

3: how would the screen effect it all?
Wha? How do you mean? The screen doesn't affect the GPU, they are seperate.

4: would doing it void my warranty?
Only if you break something...

5: how do i get a 6800 module to put into it if it can be done?
Call DELL spare parts and see if you can place an order for it. May be a challenge but it is your only outlet for this card.

6: how much would one cost in canada, or in general so i have an idea?
No clue.
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post #5 of 15
5/1/05 at 10:46am
I can only answer a few of the questions...

Yes it can be done
You need to order from spare parts and it is currently running $350 USD
Does not void the warranty
I was able to get them to take the X300 back and get a credit of about $150
The FPS on the X300 is poor..

should have my card on tues...
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post #6 of 15
5/1/05 at 3:53pm
Thread Starter 
thanks for the help guys, i was refering to the tru life screen, as in would the difference be more or less noticable based on the type of screen i was using for it...

again thanks for your help, i think i will be calling dell to see before i make the big purchase of a new lappy off my friend.
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post #7 of 15
5/1/05 at 6:45pm
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Originally Posted by dondk
I can only answer a few of the questions...

Yes it can be done
You need to order from spare parts and it is currently running $350 USD
Does not void the warranty
I was able to get them to take the X300 back and get a credit of about $150
The FPS on the X300 is poor..

should have my card on tues...
dondk - Could you please tell me which number you had called and what extension, if any.

Thanks !
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post #8 of 15
5/1/05 at 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by Fidget
thanks for the help guys, i was refering to the tru life screen, as in would the difference be more or less noticable based on the type of screen i was using for it...
Nup, the display is not gonna change, like windows quality and all that are gonna look the same. The difference you will notice will be in games, able to run at higher detail levels and greater framerates.

Stu
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post #9 of 15
5/1/05 at 8:43pm
nope it is not
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post #10 of 15
5/3/05 at 11:27am
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Originally Posted by psxjunky
dondk - Could you please tell me which number you had called and what extension, if any.

Thanks !
Spare parts number I called (800) 449-3355 ext 7269937

part number W5373 (from the invoice)
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post #11 of 15
6/18/05 at 4:16pm
Would a 6800 ULTRA fit in the 9300?
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post #12 of 15
6/18/05 at 7:01pm
I'm planning on trying this, who did you talk to to get them to buy your x300 back?
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post #13 of 15
6/18/05 at 10:22pm
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Originally Posted by draziw88
Would a 6800 ULTRA fit in the 9300?
It has been tried by someone in this forum. It fits and runs but not at full speed. There apparantly is a voltage problem.
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post #14 of 15
6/19/05 at 12:40am
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Originally Posted by psxjunky
I too am interested in finding out if the X300 128MB in the 9300 can be upgraded to 6800.

Thanks for any information !
umm....yes it can
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post #15 of 15
6/19/05 at 12:42am
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Originally Posted by SirBA
nope it is not
not? what you talking about?
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