Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop

achar_varun · 10-04-2009, 11:57 PM

Hi,

I have a dell studio 15 laptop and wondering if i can add a graphic card to it. I know that dell provides a studio 15 with a graphic card, but when i bought the laptop i didn't think i'll need the card. Does dell provide these sort of upgrades or i'll have to get it done from a local techie.

Thanks for the help.

**BCCOMP** · 10-05-2009, 12:51 AM

Hi,
We need the exact model of this laptop or your service tag number.
The Dell Studio 15 is the series number not the model number

Most laptops have integrated video cards so in order to update/Upgrade them you would have to replace the Motherboard that has the card you want. I believe this series does apply (no upgrade for the Video)

achar_varun · 10-05-2009, 01:13 AM

The model number is studio 1555 and the service tag number S/N is J3JT7K1.
There are models which have the same processor and have a graphic card.

If i have to go in for the upgrade, how much will it cost me?

**BCCOMP** · 10-05-2009, 01:36 AM

According to your sevice tag you can not upgrade the graphics card. It is Integrated into the motherboard. This model comes with either an:
Intel Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Or
AMD ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 graphics card.
Both of these cards are integrated and can not be replaced.

The cost to upgrade these graphics cards would be the cost of a new laptop that has the card you want.
Bill

achar_varun · 10-05-2009, 01:55 AM

My windows experience rating shows 3.8 for 3D business and gaming graphics experience. Will i be able to run games like Fear and crysis?

Thanks for your help.

**BCCOMP** · 10-05-2009, 02:41 AM

What card do you have installed, ATI or Intel?
Bill

achar_varun · 10-05-2009, 02:49 AM

intel...

**BCCOMP** · 10-05-2009, 02:54 AM

Benchmarks:
http://pcgamingcorner.com/wordpress/?p=820

Basically not very well

achar_varun · 10-05-2009, 06:17 AM

thanks a lot... you were a lot of help... looks like i'll have to get rid of this laptop sooner than i expected!

**BCCOMP** · 10-05-2009, 07:43 AM

Sorry, if it was not the info you wanted to hear.
Bill

10-04-2009, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
achar_varun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win Vista	Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop Hi, I have a dell studio 15 laptop and wondering if i can add a graphic card to it. I know that dell provides a studio 15 with a graphic card, but when i bought the laptop i didn't think i'll need the card. Does dell provide these sort of upgrades or i'll have to get it done from a local techie. Thanks for the help.

10-05-2009, 12:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop Hi, We need the exact model of this laptop or your service tag number. The Dell Studio 15 is the series number not the model number Most laptops have integrated video cards so in order to update/Upgrade them you would have to replace the Motherboard that has the card you want. I believe this series does apply (no upgrade for the Video) __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

10-05-2009, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
achar_varun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win Vista	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop The model number is studio 1555 and the service tag number S/N is J3JT7K1. There are models which have the same processor and have a graphic card. If i have to go in for the upgrade, how much will it cost me?

10-05-2009, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop According to your sevice tag you can not upgrade the graphics card. It is Integrated into the motherboard. This model comes with either an: Intel Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Or AMD ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 graphics card. Both of these cards are integrated and can not be replaced. The cost to upgrade these graphics cards would be the cost of a new laptop that has the card you want. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

10-05-2009, 01:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
achar_varun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win Vista	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop My windows experience rating shows 3.8 for 3D business and gaming graphics experience. Will i be able to run games like Fear and crysis? Thanks for your help.

10-05-2009, 02:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop What card do you have installed, ATI or Intel? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

10-05-2009, 02:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
achar_varun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win Vista	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop intel...

10-05-2009, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop Benchmarks: http://pcgamingcorner.com/wordpress/?p=820 Basically not very well __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 10-05-2009 at 02:56 AM.

10-05-2009, 06:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
achar_varun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Win Vista	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop thanks a lot... you were a lot of help... looks like i'll have to get rid of this laptop sooner than i expected!

10-05-2009, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Add graphic card to dell studio 15 laptop Sorry, if it was not the info you wanted to hear. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan