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    Clevo GTX 460M and the M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by kyussmanchu, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. kyussmanchu

    kyussmanchu Notebook Consultant

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    kyussmanchu, Aug 2, 2011
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    No the 460m should be fine. Plus the that came from your machine backplate will work perfectly. I've been through 2 of them, worthy investment if you need all the nvidia stuff.
     
    widezu69, Aug 2, 2011
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  3. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    kyussmanchu, it should be fine. the 6970's with issue were the eurocom models. instead of using a backplate, they had soldered screws onto the card itself.

    grats on your upgrade, i'm assuming from the 240/260m?
    i think you will be pleased with the overall performance boost. well worth it especially if you have apps which make use of physx and/or cuda.
     
    xeroxide, Aug 3, 2011
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  4. kyussmanchu

    kyussmanchu Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks dude.
    Yup, I'm running the 260M right now. I plan on upgrading the CPU to i7 920XM at the same time too. My only worry is whether the PSU can handle it. If not, I'll need to get a 240W one I suppose.
     
    kyussmanchu, Aug 3, 2011
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  5. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    Your stock 150W PSU will do fine.
     
    The Revelator, Aug 3, 2011
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  6. xeroxide

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    you may notice the psu getting a little warmer than before but it should be fine.
    mine broke down after a gpu fried (fan failed... not my fault... seriously :D)
     
    xeroxide, Aug 7, 2011
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