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    Alienware m14x r2 updating graphics

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Jkaiser94, Oct 14, 2012.

  1. Jkaiser94

    Jkaiser94 Newbie

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    Can you upgrade the graphics or is it soddered in?
     
    Jkaiser94, Oct 14, 2012
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    wankel Notebook Consultant

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    soldered 10char
     
    wankel, Oct 15, 2012
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  3. juggar

    juggar Notebook Consultant

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    Gt 650m can be Oc'ed to 660m stock performance. And at 1600x900 I dont see how a 660m could be inadequate, much less 768p.
     
    juggar, Oct 15, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    It is soldered into the motherboard. the only way to swap it is swapping the entire motherboard.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 16, 2012
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  5. DilipRamesh

    DilipRamesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    So if i change the motherboard as well, can this be done ?? Will the company do it ?? I will pay additional costs
     
    DilipRamesh, Oct 30, 2013
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