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7800GTX in 9400
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Sweet!
Jack
still trying to find out what effect the removed keyboard mount has..
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I saw that earlier...its not worth it at all
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I agree - its not really worth it to go through all the trouble just to get a faster GPU - the modifications in the long run may damage your notebook and the amount of life it will get.
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Why does Dell not sell 6/7800 GPUs in their 9400s anymore? I mean, they had them in the 9300..
Now (looking at Canadian prices), I need to "upgrade" to an XPS M170 (to the tune of +$900) in order to get one of these graphics chips..
Comparing the specs of the two systems, I see:
CPU: 9400 > M170
Battery: 9400 < M170 (cheap upgrade, though)
Wireless: 9400 < M170 (why no upgrade on the 9400 for 802.11a?)
GPU: 9400 << M170
(see:
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SP9402_FEAT_E1
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SPM170_FEAT_E1)
I don't see how the differences justify the $900 additional cost.
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Re: 7800GTX in 9400
Why does Dell not sell 6/7800 GPUs in their 9400s anymore? I mean, they had them in the 9300..
Now (looking at Canadian prices), I need to "upgrade" to an XPS M170 (to the tune of +$900) in order to get one of these graphics chips..
Comparing the specs of the two systems, I see:
CPU: 9400 > M170
Battery: 9400 < M170 (cheap upgrade, though)
Wireless: 9400 < M170 (why no upgrade on the 9400 for 802.11a?)
GPU: 9400 << M170
(see:
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SP9402_FEAT_E1
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SPM170_FEAT_E1)
I don't see how the differences justify the $900 additional cost.
take a look at the M90 otions (Quadro FX 2500 with 512 MB !!!)
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My interest in all of this stems from my desire to put the GTX heatsink on the 7800go I have overclocked :) And also if the 7900 will fit inside :)
Jack
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The 7800 isn't offered in the 9400 / E1705 because of a shortage. So the much inferior X1400 has replaced it...
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Jason,
I am aware of the shortage, I have a replacement laptop on order since I received this one. It has been delayed a dozen times. There is hope of a shipment next week though :)
It is worth the wait, the E1705 I have now runs very well with a 40% o/c on the vid card, Oblivion looks sweet!
Jack
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The 7800 isn't offered in the 9400 / E1705 because of a shortage. So the much inferior X1400 has replaced it...
That sucks