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    M17x R4 Swappable Graphics and thoughts? (3D Model)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by travbjork, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. travbjork

    travbjork Notebook Geek

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    Hey everyone,

    I just got a systems exchange from Dell (which won't arrive until Monday or Tuesday).

    It's replacing the bottom system in my signature for:

    M17x R4
    i7 3720
    675m
    24GB 1600
    3D
    Bluray

    My question would be, is the M17x's graphics card seperate? Could I request a 680m to be swapped into my replacement system? I know it's nearly DOUBLE the speed of the 675m.

    Also, do you think I got a pretty good trade? Aside from my 555m, I was pretty happy with my XPS 17.

    Thanks in advance!

    Edit: Also, I did some searching, but with it being thanksgiving, didn't want to spend a ton of time and figured it would be good to introduce myself to all of you anyway :) Thanks for understaning!
     
    travbjork, Nov 21, 2012
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  2. Daverish

    Daverish Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think they'd upgrade to a 680m when already giving you a huge upgrade on the replacement. Can't hurt you ask.

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  3. travbjork

    travbjork Notebook Geek

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    i wasn't really lookin for a straight upgrade. Maybe a downgrade in Ram (since I can buy it cheaper anyway) and maybe a little cash. I guess I was asking, is it a seperate board like in R1/R2/M18x?
     
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  4. Daverish

    Daverish Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. It's a discrete gpu and can be replaced

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    Daverish, Nov 21, 2012
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