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    m17x r3 Need upgrade advice!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by derin11, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. derin11

    derin11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a alienware m17x R3, i7-2720QM, 8gb DDR3 (32GB on its way) and a GTX 460m.

    I wanted the absolute Easiest and Safest way to upgrade my GPU and to which one for the the cheapest price avaliable.

    What would be my options!
     
    derin11, Dec 12, 2012
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  2. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Well the cheapest would probably be the ATi 6970m. For best performance and easy installation you can either go for the 6990m or the 580m. And you could probably get both of them for a shade more then you would pay for the 6970m.
    These cards require no driver mods or BIOS alterations. Just install card, download drivers and enjoy.

    Upgradeyourlaptop/Eurocom on ebay offer a good deal on "uograde kits" Which include thermal pads, paste, the correct screws and, obviously, the card. Just remeber, if your going to switch to AMD, you may need a new heatsink.

    Good Luck!
     
    Joe85, Dec 13, 2012
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  3. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    the heatsinks should be compatible, but your going to have to deal with more heat at the same time. Not a huge deal though. Good luck!! :)
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 13, 2012
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  4. skywalka

    skywalka Notebook Guru

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    Can you buy the video card direct from Dell?
     
    skywalka, Dec 13, 2012
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