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    Upgrade M15x i7 to the newer GT 555M

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by SiliconAddict, May 23, 2011.

  1. SiliconAddict

    SiliconAddict Notebook Consultant

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    First off I DID search for 555M in this forum and in the Alienware forum in general. No results so if this has been discussed sorry.

    Does anyone know if the new GT 555M is compatible with the M15x. AFAIK the port is compatible, but no word on BIOS compatibility, power draw, etc.
     
    SiliconAddict, May 23, 2011
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    The GT 555m does not exist as MXM-card, only as on-board solution as far as I know. And it is less powerful than other options for the M15x, e.g. the Nvidia 460m or the ATI 5850m.

    If you want to upgrade your GPU the best options are Nvidia 460m, ATI 5850m, 5870m or even 6970m as most powerful option so far (check out the link in my signature for more info)
     
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    Kratzen Notebook Consultant

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    svI7.. Did I hear correct when you said "so far"?
    What other cards are we expecting to see?
     
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    Nothing to expect... it's just what has been confirmed to work in the M15x. The 6970m is the second best mobile GPU at the moment, and has definitely the best price/performance ratio. A 485m hasn't been tested yet, and future cards may work, but that's pure speculation.
    If you need GPU power, get a 6970m.
     
    svl7, May 23, 2011
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    miahsoul Notebook Deity

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    6990 works
     
    miahsoul, May 23, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    6990? That's not even out yet!
     
    widezu69, May 23, 2011
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    ??? What do you mean?
     
    svl7, May 23, 2011
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