M15x Graphics card upgrade options in the UK

Hi all,

Currently have the 260M card and want to upgrade. Dell UK says that the only option from them is the 460M. Is that true or have I been given the runaround?

TIA

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You can ask for the 5850. Or you can try and ask for a 6970m. There are other options such as from ebay and Clevo resellers.

 

Ill try again then, they denied all knowledge of either option!

Thanks

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MXMupgrade.com will ship to the UK, but be prepared to spend about £390 for a 6970m.

Make sure you read the thread regarding what you need to know about using this card correctly as it's not a truly plug and play option and may not be for everyone.

You can get a plug and play 6970m from Dell, but it's pretty difficult to convince them to sell one to you in my experience thus far since it's not officially for the M15x.

 

ATI Mobility Radeon? HD 6970m GPU MXM 3.0 Type B | eBay UK
Here ya go, very good price. A fraction of what I paid for mine. Good sellers too, bought other stuff from them myself.

 

I think that works out a bit more expensive, and you may well get hit with a VAT bill when it passes through UK customs too which will add 20%.

 

Yeah but I didn't get hit because I asked them nicely and they labelled it as a gift worth $50.

 

Give them the part nr., sometimes this helps... Part nr. for the 6970m can be found in the 6970m thread, link in my sig. Part nr. for 5850 can be found somewhere on this forum as well.

 

Thanks all

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