My dell xps m1330 came with a nvidia geforce 8400m gs, can i upgrade

I have had this computer since 2008 with no problems. Played games just fine. I recently got SWTOR and my frame rates are atrocious. I have been reading forums about how to combat this problem and I am looking to upgrage some components such as a SSD and 8 gb of ram opposed to the 3 that came with it. I am wondering if the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS that is currently installed is upgradable as well? Also, I considered upgrading the CPU. Its the T5750 2.0 GHZ. I know i would have to be able to add cooling and was considering a good laptop cooling pad? I have never had any of the overheating issues Ive read about. Any help and advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Laptop GPU's are rarely upgradable.

SSD & RAM no problem CPU & GPU not likely both may be soldered and dell are unlikely to provide a bios update if needed for the CPU and the CPU & GPU are never cost effective to change in a laptop.

Also, my Dell has a socket P processor, not soldered. I dont know about the GPU.

You can definatly upgrade your CPU, it is not soldered to the m/board. Dell should be able to tell you the CPU support list for your machine but as I said in my first reply, your machine can take upto a T7800, possibly higher. Looks like you cannot upgrade your GPU though, cannot find anything on Dell's site or google. I think you will find the GPU is soldered to the M/Board but CPU is def not. Best bet is to ask Dell if your BIOS will support higher CPU's and if so, what is the highest clock CPU.

Always happy to help, if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to PM me or post a new thread.

I don't think you will find an 'aftermarket' motherboard but worth a try, never heard of one myself to replace a dell board!?

If you like my answers, why not vote them the best!

You do realise that this not a 'question' thread don't you?

Sorry, thought you could still vote on advise people give, perhaps not.

Thanks for the heads up!

Looks like A15 is the latest!? Strange, your CPU is supported with your laptop and BIOS, read lots of forums about your laptop and the new CPU you have and they all have it working fine.

Double check the CPU is seated OK and locked down. Check the underneath for marks, scatches, dirt or any sign of damage. If it still don't work, go back to the seller and tell them it don't work and get a replacment CPU.

Keep me posted on your progress.

The CPU is refurbished but it is immaculate otherwise. I will try one more time and then contact the seller. I really appreciate your help.

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