noob question Could you upgrade the gpu in the upcoming XPS 17 2020?

[Grx]

Hi, I was planning on buying the new xps 17 when it launches, but I'm not sure which gpu to pick: the 1650ti or the 2060.

The 1650ti would probably be good enough for my use, but since I don't plan on upgrading for another 4-5 years, the extra power of the 2060 is pretty alluring. (I'm currently using an xps 15 9550 with a 960m)

 

So I wanted to ask if you guys think I could purchase the 1650ti version and later (if I need the extra power) find somewhere to buy a replacement 2060 gpu to put in? Or would the motherboard be incompatible with different gpus?

Thanks!

[WambleCropped]

you could get a GPU enclosure if that laptop has thunderbolt 3 (I would assume it does because it is a newer gen laptop)

 

Would look something like this:

 

[Grx]

4 minutes ago, WambleCropped said:

you could get a GPU enclosure if that laptop has thunderbolt 3 (I would assume it does because it is a newer gen laptop)

 

Would look something like this:

Yeah, but a gpu enclosure adds another $300 on top of the new gpu's price and you also loose the portability of the laptop...

[Theguywhobea]

27 minutes ago, Grx said:

Hi, I was planning on buying the new xps 17 when it launches, but I'm not sure which gpu to pick: the 1650ti or the 2060.

The 1650ti would probably be good enough for my use, but since I don't plan on upgrading for another 4-5 years, the extra power of the 2060 is pretty alluring. (I'm currently using an xps 15 9550 with a 960m)

 

So I wanted to ask if you guys think I could purchase the 1650ti version and later (if I need the extra power) find somewhere to buy a replacement 2060 gpu to put in? Or would the motherboard be incompatible with different gpus?

Thanks!

No,a it's very rare these days that you can find a laptop that you can replace the GPU in. And I can't think of any thin and light from any manufacturer where you can replace the GPU.

 

So short answer, no.

[Grx]

1 minute ago, Theguywhobea said:

No,a it's very rare these days that you can find a laptop that you can replace the GPU in. And I can't think of any thin and light from any manufacturer where you can replace the GPU.

 

So short answer, no.

Darn, I thought if they supported both gpu skus there may be a chance

[Theguywhobea]

Just now, Grx said:

Darn, I thought if they supported both gpu skus there may be a chance

You could probably swap the entire motherboard to a model with a better GPU, but typically all parts are soldered directly to the motherboard.