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    upgrading components in my m17x R1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by AAdkins5944, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. AAdkins5944

    AAdkins5944 Newbie

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    Hello all, Ive owned my m17x R1 for almost 2 years now and its getting to be time to upgrade the components. I'd like to get better GPU's, CPU, and ram. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what GPU's, CPU, and ram I should get as well as guides for how to do these tasks. My specs are:

    Intel core 2 duo t9600 @2.8 ghz
    4 gb ddr3 ram (stock)
    Dual gtx 280m
    1 tb 7200 rpm raid-0
    1200p 1920x1200 screen

    Thanks for reading this hopefully I get some good suggestions!
     
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    Wally33 Notebook Consultant

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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Well, it has been now confirmed that two mobility 5870 work in the M17x, IDK about nVIDIA 580M or ATi mobility 6970/6990

    CPU: QX9300

    RAM: You'll max out at 8Gb.
     
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