savemethetime Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi I was Wondering if anyone knew anything about Dell XPS 630i. I want to upgrade it to higher RAM, Video Card, ect. I have talked with Dell Reps but they keep saying it isn't do able. I am sorely lacking in this knowledge and I would like to know if I could upgrade. If anyone may messege back and tell me about it. Thank you Here's a Picturehttp://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviewimages/dell630i/top.jpg -Savemethetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindekarr Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Not really, I've owned Dells, and they're specificaly designed not to be uprgadeable, as part of a system to manufacture demand. Furthermore, if rumors (from very reliable, trustworthy, well informed poeple) are to be trusted, and frankly coming from this guy I'm inclined to, then some Dell systems are also occasionaly compiled from "slightly used" parts, which make damaging age-related issues such as Tin Whiskers much more likely. ( a Tin Whisker is a short circuit caused by aged components, as the Tin used in circuitboards ages, and only in very rare circumstances, microcrystaline structures can grow from them, very rarely, they touch other conductive surfaces, producing a shortcircuit, and, hopefully but rarely vaporising the whisker) It's very unlikely you'll be able to do much about it-Dell have THE WORST customer support I've ever seen in my life, if I were you, I'd simply go on the internet and start learning about pcs. Better yet, haul it's carcass over to a PC part shop, preferably a gaming focused parts shop, and talk to the folks there. Dell CAN be modified, but only to a very very small degree, a new GPU may work, but dont expect much more than that sort of small scale. Better to simply by a new machine online from a brand like Altech or Acer or Coolermaster, or if you're in Australia, Scorptech, (they make good machines, but their customer support is absolutely terrific, including checking part compatibility for you before you make a purchase, and helping you plan out upgrades, nice nice folks) What i will say is to start learning how to build them, building a PC is like fixing cars. When i first lifted the hood on a car I remember thinking "WHOA HECK, WHAT DO ALL THESE PIPES DO!" But then I learned what those pipes did, and now I do my own maintainance. Once you learn, all the complecity disapears and it becomes second nature, like riding a bike. Edited April 17, 2011 by Vindekarr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csgators Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) It's very unlikely you'll be able to do much about it-Dell have THE WORST customer support I've ever seen in my life, if I were you, I'd simply go on the internet and start learning about pcs. Wow. I've worked with all the major brands and I have always felt they have the best support if you are under warranty. Edited April 17, 2011 by csgators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thandal Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 As an IT professional, I've been deep into the guts of Dell, IBM (now Lenovo) and HP/Compaq laptops, desktops, and severs both at home and at work. Dell has provided excellent customer service across all three, business and consumer sides both. I also have had no trouble upgrading Dell (or any other brand of) servers and desktops. Laptops are another story. [some laptop components can be "industry standard" ones, (e.g. RAM, wireless and bluetooth cards) but most are specific to the make/model involved. Too much customization making them fit into the laptop formfactor to be able to use anything not specifically made for that device. Most models of laptops, regardless of brand, are not upgradable except with whatever the manufacture decides to produce for them.] But to your question (presuming you have a desktop)... Here's the link to the Dell XPS 630i documentation: "Dell manuals". Directions for removing the existing graphics adapter and installing a new one begin on page 30 of the Service Manual. Looks absolutely straightforward. Should be able to use any card (or dual-cards) your power supply can support! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kailee Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 As an IT professional, I've been deep into the guts of Dell, IBM (now Lenovo) and HP/Compaq laptops, desktops, and severs both at home and at work. Dell has provided excellent customer service across all three, business and consumer sides both. I also have had no trouble upgrading Dell (or any other brand of) servers and desktops. Laptops are another story. [some laptop components can be "industry standard" ones, (e.g. RAM, wireless and bluetooth cards) but most are specific to the make/model involved. Too much customization making them fit into the laptop formfactor to be able to use anything not specifically made for that device. Most models of laptops, regardless of brand, are not upgradable except with whatever the manufacture decides to produce for them.] But to your question (presuming you have a desktop)... Here's the link to the Dell XPS 630i documentation: "Dell manuals". Directions for removing the existing graphics adapter and installing a new one begin on page 30 of the Service Manual. Looks absolutely straightforward. Should be able to use any card (or dual-cards) your power supply can support! :thumbsup:As per my view you are right and its very good answer given by you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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