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    GPU and Processor upgrade on Alienware M17x R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by gustavodesousaleite, Jan 12, 2016.

  1. gustavodesousaleite

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    Hello. I have a Alienware M17X R3, with Intel i7 2820QM processor and GeForce GTX 460M. Which are the best processor and GPU for upgrade my machine?
     
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    DARCODER Notebook Deity

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    Display: 60 to 120Hz screen

    CPU: Some heatsink mod & Good thermal paste
    i7 2860QM 2920XM 2960XM

    GPU: + AC 240W
    without INF MOD: gtx580m
    With INf mod and some Bios...: 485m, 680m 780m

    SSD & Ram
     
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    Thanks for your help! Where do I find information or download for INF MOD and BIOS MOD? I coudn`t find searching here...
     
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    Or the AMD options include 7970M, 8970M/R9 M290X. No INF file or BIOS modding needed.
     
    Raidriar, Jan 13, 2016
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