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    Alienware 17 - Will i be able to upgrade the GPU to a Maxwell in the future?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ThisIsBrutus, Jul 28, 2014.

  1. ThisIsBrutus

    ThisIsBrutus Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I just recently ordered an Alienware 17 with a GTX 880M. I know right now is not the best time, but I really need a new laptop and I'm not sure I can wait without knowing the timeframe.

    I know I can change the GPU on the Alienware, but will it be compatible with the new maxwell cards?
     
    ThisIsBrutus, Jul 28, 2014
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    Marksman30k Notebook Deity

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    With adequate BIOS support and assuming they don't change the MXM standard, I don't see why not. Maxwell has virtually no feature difference with Kepler and is basically only faster and more efficient. Alienware have a good track record of upgradeability.
     
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    ThisIsBrutus Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, thanks a lot for the info.

    If anyone else has some comments or inputs, feel free to keep on going :)
     
    ThisIsBrutus, Jul 28, 2014
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  4. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    It should work... The new Maxwell GPU's will be MXM3.0B so that's not the main problem.. The BIOS will be the issue but generally Alienware's don't have any problems with this..
     
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