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    GTX 460m Vs. GTX 580m Differences

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by derin11, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. derin11

    derin11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im thinking about upgrading from a 460m to a 580m because of how easy the install looks with no BIOS alterations.

    As far as the heatsink i would think everything would be plug and play? also

    As far as the performance differences, what should i expect!?
     
    derin11, Dec 15, 2012
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  2. Silverfern

    Silverfern Notebook Deity

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    580m is about twice as strong as the 460m, not sure about the other stuff as i am not an alienware owner
     
    Silverfern, Dec 15, 2012
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    At least 50-70% difference according to most benchmarks.
    I believe all of them use the same heatsink but it depends on your system's revision.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 18, 2012
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  4. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    better off getting a new heatsink I believe as Dell released a new heatsink to counter the throttling issue?? Not sure what the difference is though.
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 18, 2012
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