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    Replacing GPU in my Alienware M17x R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dilithium, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. Dilithium

    Dilithium Newbie

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    In the near future, I plan to replace my current 1.5 GB Geforce GTX 460m with a 1.5 GB Geforce GTX 560m if need be. I saw an ad on eBay and I plan to purchase the 560m off there. However, I need to know about the compatibility issues that may arise when I try to replace this. The ad says that the card has a MXM 3.0b interface (which I am assuming is the type of slot) and I was wondering if this would affect my decision to buy this card at all. The post also does not come with a heat sink and I was wondering the options that I have regarding this issue.

    Thanks for reading,
    Dilithium
     
    Dilithium, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. Tweak155

    Tweak155 Notebook Evangelist

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    Your heatsink should fit the new card, however I would not pay for that upgrade. I'd go a step up to the 580M or the ATi options of 6970 or 6990m.
     
    Tweak155, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. inap

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    ^^^ agreed 560m is not really a step up at all, its pretty much an oc'ed 460m.
     
    inap, Aug 24, 2011
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  4. Dilithium

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    if i were to get the 580m, would it still be compatible with my laptop?
     
    Dilithium, Aug 25, 2011
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  5. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Dell/Alienware cards yes. Clevo cards maybe.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 25, 2011
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  6. Dr. J

    Dr. J Notebook Deity

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    Do you have 3d?

    What can you not run well with the 460?

    Have you tried to over clock your 460?
     
    Dr. J, Aug 25, 2011
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    Dell vBIOS is required for 3D support, and I think that is the only requirement.
     
    livid, Aug 26, 2011
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