Dell Inspiron 1520 graphics card upgrade

Boutros915 · 02-14-2008, 12:42 PM

I did a search, but could not find anything...

I currently have a dell inspiron 1520 with the 8400M GS and it is adaquate but not great.

I was wondering 2 things:
1. is this card integrated into the motherboard.
2. is it possible to upgrade it to the 8600GT (or above)

I am experienced enough (5+ yrs building/repairing laptops/desktops) to take the laptop apart and do a drop in replacement but if it requires an soldering i am probably SOL...

Thanks

adinu · 02-14-2008, 12:48 PM

You're in luck. The 1520's card is upgradeable, and there is a card available for the 1520 that is better than yours. So yes, you can change it out to the 8600GT.

Boutros915 · 02-14-2008, 12:55 PM

Great - thanks for the quick response, I just need to find a part number now

PS: nice car. love the GTOs.

millermagic · 02-14-2008, 01:01 PM

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/c...chassisid=8451

majortom1981 · 02-14-2008, 01:04 PM

I am not sure though that the 8600 gt is a worthwhile upgrade to the 8400gs though.

Nvid8600GT · 02-14-2008, 01:32 PM

Why would it not be a worthwhile upgrade? if I had the choice I would get the 8600GT in a heartbeat. but since my system already has the 8600GT im not complaining xD.

Boutros915 · 02-14-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millermagic

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/c...chassisid=8451

awesome, Thank you!

millermagic · 02-14-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nvid8600GT

Why would it not be a worthwhile upgrade? if I had the choice I would get the 8600GT in a heartbeat. but since my system already has the 8600GT im not complaining xD.

I paid for the 8400m GS and got the 8600M GT ... I'm happy

I do plan on keeping the laptop another year and then getting something newer.

unreal291 · 02-23-2008, 04:33 PM

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1520 (should arrive any day now

) and it says it's coming with a 8400M GS, does anybody know any English websites that i can get the 8600M GT from because I cant seem to find any... please help

SmoothTofu · 02-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unreal291

I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1520 (should arrive any day now

) and it says it's coming with a 8400M GS, does anybody know any English websites that i can get the 8600M GT from because I cant seem to find any... please help

Ugh... Millermagic just mentioned this like 3 posts earlier:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/c...chassisid=8451