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    Would it be worth it to buy a used m15x from Ebay and upgrade the GPU to a 7970m?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by refllect, Aug 4, 2014.

  1. refllect

    refllect Notebook Consultant

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    Seems like the laptop would cost around $550 and the GPU $350 for a total of $900. Or should I just get a new sager with a GTX 860m
     
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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    i'd personally go for new.
     
    batfinks, Aug 4, 2014
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    gotmilk70 Notebook Consultant

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    That depends, what CPU and RAM/HDD/SSD does it have? I've seen some 7970M's go for $300 on ebay. I got my build below for under 1300 total. A similarly configured (Granted it's newer gen) AW M17x would sell for almost double it.
     
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    Yup, it will depend on the full config of the m15x. Can you give us more details about it?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 6, 2014
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