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Hi, I just purchased a laptop from dell and over much debate forced myself to go with the Inspiron over the XPS laptops. I know it sounds crazy but I got a $1,450 for 1,100 with coupon combinations, etc.

My biggest concern, and my only problem with the laptop is it is running a Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100. I've read reviews on its performance, and well, im very distraught.

Me being a gamer I have to have some kind of video performance.

IS THERE ANY and i mean ANY way this could be upgraded? Even if it would only take a few hardware component swaps, please tell me that one day I can make this a beast of a laptop. Here are its specs, and the reason why I chose it over the XPS. Im sure you will agree its a great laptop, only lacking in graphics capability (and possibly HDD RPM).



-- Inspiron 1520 --
-- Intel® Core蒂 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
-- [223-5726]
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-- Memory --
-- 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
-- [311-7216]
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-- LCD Panel --
-- Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
-- [320-5460]
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-- Video Card --
-- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
-- [320-5457]
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-- Hard Drive --
-- Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
-- [341-5453]
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-- Operating System (Office software not included) --
-- Genuine Windows® XP Professional
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-- Network Card and Modem --
-- Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
-- [430-0493]
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-- Adobe Software --
-- Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
-- [420-7468]
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-- Combo or DVD+RW Drive --
-- CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
-- [313-5197]
-- [420-8183]
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-- Sound Card --
-- High Definition Audio 2.0
-- [313-4783]
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-- Wireless Networking Cards --
-- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
-- [430-2337]
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-- Camera --
-- Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
-- [320-5691]

-- Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) --
-- McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months
-- [410-1183]
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-- Battery Options --
-- 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
-- [312-0525]

-- Doms Camera Module --
-- Jet Black color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
-- [320-5806]
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have you checked dell website for upgrades? I believe there is non available but just to make sure

Well, im kind of asking from the standpoint of a laptop building expert. I know Dell didnt offer me any upgrade options. Of course, they've done that to me many times before.