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    Getting the 580m separately from Dell?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by widezu69, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Anyone called up and asked for the cards on their own? Or as an upgrade from any of the other cards? If so how much? Any success in the UK?
     
    widezu69, Aug 17, 2011
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  2. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check your PM
     
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  3. QuadX

    QuadX Notebook Consultant

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    I'm curious about this myself...
     
    QuadX, Aug 17, 2011
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  4. Nyceis

    Nyceis Notebook Deity

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    Me too, why not post info for all?
     
    Nyceis, Aug 17, 2011
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  5. livid

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    Because ordering parts is not the same for all Countries. For example, if I tried to order a 580M, I can't do it because I live in Canada and such parts don't ship across the border. My replacement parts come from Canada and my service is done in Canada. The Dell techs and CSR's here can't do upgrades.
     
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  6. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    I was just forwarding him some information about it and a few other things. Not too relevant ;)
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 17, 2011
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  7. Nyceis

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    Ah, thanks for the clarification :) Does anyone have some tips for the USA?
     
    Nyceis, Aug 17, 2011
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    What is the battery life difference between the 6990m and the 580m when not gaming?
     
    QuadX, Aug 18, 2011
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  9. lorddinky

    lorddinky Notebook Guru

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    I want my GTX 580m!.... :(
    I called the 5+ times over time and chat over the net with them....no success! :mad:
     
    lorddinky, Aug 18, 2011
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