GTX 680MX for Alienware!

Nvidia has just announce the world's fastest notebook GPU Geforce GTX 680MX, do you think Alienware will have this card as an upgrade option? I think the GPu will be 25% faster than the GTX 680M.
Sadly, I have just purchased a GTX 680M from Dell

Check this link:
GeForce GTX 680MX | GeForce

 

, so the gtx680 wasn't the flag ship card? What is the point of this when everybody already saved up another 500$ for the regular gtx680? Is ati going to release a 7990m to compete with this?

 

Dell will probably upgrade to those cards at some point. No clue when though.

 

I was saving up for the 680's to use in my M18x, looks like that money will be going to these instead.

Nice find.

 

I'll still take the 680m. At least I know that card is good to go with my R2. With the 680MX I will have to wait until it is released for upgrade purchase, then wait some more for other R2 users to buy it and install in their notebooks, and THEN hear what they have to say as far as functionality goes. 3-6 months down the line just to see IF the new 680MX will work in my R2? No thanks, I'll stick with the standard 680m. On the bright side, at least the 680m cards will drop in price a little bit.

 

That's literally the exact same logic I was using earlier to justify my decision to buy a 7970M instead of waiting for if/when a 7990M is released.

 

Title was a bit misleading.

But regarding the 680MX. Wow, you can never ever beat technology huh.

 

I won't be upgrading my R1 for a good while, with two 680MX (most likely compatible) beasts in there eventually, man...

 

damn...
i feel so outdated now! :/

 

LMAO You got a GTX 680M.

Hows that so outdated?

 

Thats coming in the iMac as well btw guys...

Apple - iMac - Performance

 

I would like someone bring the IMac with them some where...

 

This is good, I hope to see them on Alienware systems ASAP.

 

Sweet news!

 

Oh sugar, I think this gpu might actually be apple's first foray into a "gaming" enviro....I think as things stand(my personal strained relationship) with Dell, if Mac had a 15inch retina with a 680 or even the 7970 I'd buy it in a heart beat..... Only because of how awesome the build quality and nearly trouble free are their rigs....

 

I've tried Apple in the past and will never go there again, just like Sony, HP, and Chevy...once I touch them they die.

 

How did ford treat you? xD, but I figured with apples new press conference and a new line of iMac, this was why nvidea did that. Alienware has to have this, they can't just not have the fastest mobile gpu in their god like laptops. Good for us because gtx680m will be cheaper now.

 

Ford is Okay, but Volvo has been perfect for me...

 

My cousin does that and boy he looks pretty stupid.

 

Keep in mind everybody the difference in specs between the 680m and 680mx is basically exactly the same as the desktop 670 and 680. Between the desktop 670 and 680 the difference was a few hundred points in 3DMark11 and sometimes the 670 actually came out on top in FPS. The 670 was also a lot cooler and OCed much better. There were people that sold 680's to go to 670's. I am sure the 680mx will be great and all, but it isn't a revolution. It probably won't OC as well and it likely will not be faster than a 680m with a safe OC on stock voltage.

Benchmark Results: 3DMark 11 : GeForce GTX 670 2 GB Review: Is It Already Time To Forget GTX 680?

 

I'm wondering why Apple would even want to try and market a gaming system? The macs aren't exactly known for their gaming prowess. That's why many games don't support Mac OS. While I applaud Apple for finally making something for the gamers community, they don't develop and market their product for that purpose. iMacs and Macbooks are more for the everyday schmoes who want a great, reliable system to do their everyday computing things with.

So Confused

PS: I do find Volvo to be much better than Ford or Chevy

 

I have owned apple and alienware. I left apple because of the lack of games. But if they started to support more games I would go back to a trouble free apple ASAP.

 

I like the troubles with windows, if that makes sense, I like being able to fix it. It's stupid, I know, but it works for me. (also ford f250 with a diesel engine from a semi truck and a manual 10 speed, and BMW for cars...sorry guys). But valve is being very apple friendly, and I think other games will be soon, especially with windows 8 coming out.

 

well, not THAT outdated
but that looks pretty much like a desktop 680! (lower clocks?)

thats a hell lot of performance for mobile (not that 680m is inadequate)

but i have seen people getting P8200+ scores on their 680Ms, i could barely cross P6500. dell cards are throttled

 

this is good news for future alienware owners and for me as i hope the 680m drops in price a bit i say give it 3-4 months and dell will put the 680mx in alineware systems

 

It was only a matter of time.

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Interesting that under Nvidia's description of both the GTX680m and the 680MX it is identical in every aspect . 2x faster then a 580m etc etc .

Notebook GPUs | GeForce

 

This close to the end of 2012, my mind is already on Q1 of 2013 bringing us GTX 700M and AMD 8000M. If you have a half decent rig, forget 680MX.

 

Well, Apple could make a gaming rig and be successful at it! However, they are cheap s, and do not care about performance. I have both the new 2012 macbook pro (with the 650m) and my Alien with the 580m (680m, i7-3840QM + a more currently being built, looking to trade for an m18x ) and Apple is not even attempting to get into the gaming market. They use the cheapest low-end graphics cards. Look at the new imac, the lowest end of what Nvidia offers.

 

This is awesome news!!! Now hopefully when it is released the GTX 680m prices will drop so I can easily justify buying one.

 

2x performance isn't justification enough?

 

I feel really uncomfortable now, I have purchased a GTX 680M from Dell and it is still brin shipped. Then I have just saw this new GTX 680MX yesterday. Argghgh! i should have waited for a bit longer.

 

Then you will always be waiting as new technology is always being released. Heck, we don't even know when they will be available from Alienware...it maybe next month or even February...

 

My current card plays every game I have fine, just looking for a bit more for "future proofing" type stuff. But with my current lists of purchases it doesn't fit. If it drops enough I can fit it in lol

 

The iMacs with the card aren't even shipping until December. It will be very close to next year or more likely sometime next year before you can get it with a new Alienware. It will definitely be next year before you can buy one as an upgrade.

 

take a closer look at that statement on their site....it's 2x performance compared to the 580m....take a look at their 680m specs and they have the same statement...

The difference between the 680m and the 680mx is faster memory (maybe 45%?) and a few more Cuda cores.. I doubt it going to be much faster then the 680m ..although will likely be over $100 more...

 

I was comparing the 680m and the 580m

I am not holding my breath for the 680mx because there is no guarantee that this card will be supported or not. Even if someone does manage to tweak the bios and such, there still are inherent issues (m17x r3 and the 680m).

 

Surprised they release something this soon. I can imagine the price of the GTX 680M going down now.

 

I'd be supprised if they put a 680mx into a Mac as they already have poor thermal design from what I have heard. Also I'm prepared to laugh at the price. If a machine with just a 650m costs $2500+, how much markup are they gonna try to milk consumers for a far more superior system?

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It's an endless cycle you can never hope to beat. Just get what's available, be happy, and upgrade when you feel it's necessary.

 

I agree that the pricing is absurd! But for the ventilation, given the fact that the new iMac has a really slim casing, I’m giving Apple the benefit of the doubt here. As innovative as they are, they might come up with a very efficient air cooling system which netbooks and AIOs could benefit from.

 

If the card gets released and if AMD retaliates with something just as amazing like 7990M, - count me in

 

I don't get all the hype. Aren't these just a small improvement over the 680m's? In another few months, they will release the 700m's series. That is exciting.

 

My first post.

I just had to say that I completely agree with CryoBolt. I admit, my eyes were lighting up at the idea of having these in SLi configuration, but honestly... Anyone who gets the 680MX is going to be kicking themselves when the 700 series comes to the fray, and we're only one step away from that!

 

It all depends if Nvidia continue with the same chip selection.

If we go back to the monolithic device like the 480 then it will never hit mobile, the 480M even with a 122W thermal limit would still have been a poor performer.