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    upgrading GPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by videogamep, May 17, 2015.

  1. videogamep

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    I have an Alienware 14 with a 765m GPU and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to upgrade. I know it's more difficult since it's mounted on the motherboard, but would it be possible to get a new motherboard with a better GPU? Alternatively, is it possible to get an external GPU with this model?

    EDIT: I use an external monitor most of the time, if that makes any difference.
     
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    Nope and nope, unless you have the skills to de-solder and re-solder a GPU successfully.
     
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    I definitely can't do that. What about getting a different motherboard with a better GPU attached or using an external GPU? I've read on a few site's that it's possible to connect an external card with some models, I just don't know if mine is compatible. I know the motherboard itself is replaceable since I've had to have it replaced before when the GPU stopped working.
     
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    The AW14 best GPU is the gtx765m so even if you get a new mobo it will have that gpu at best... And the AW14 doesn't support the graphics amplifier
     
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    Is it possible to use an external GPU without the graphics amplifier?
     
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    It would be possible, but it'll be terrible since you are at the mercy of USB 3.0 bandwidth, which isn't a lot compared to Thunderbolt.
    In other words, not worth it.
     
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    I guess I'll just make do with this until I get around to buying a new computer. Thanks for the advice.
     
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    The only difference that you could make from one motherboard to the other one if you have the 765m would be the vRAM amount. At this point, adding a SSD or extra ram would do better in terms of upgrading.
     
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    I'm not sure if that would make much difference. I'm trying to make sure I can run the Witcher 3 and it looks like my GPU is the biggest limitation.
     
    videogamep, May 18, 2015
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