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    gtx 680 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by markuk1, Jan 8, 2013.

  1. markuk1

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    hi can any one on here give me a list of what i need to upgrade my m15x gtx 260m to a gtx 680m and also if possible were to buy said materials from apart from ebay.

    thanks mark
     
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    Thermal pads, best from frozen cpu (fujipoly ones) most people didn't have luck in ebay as they were not as advertised and some thermal grease like IC diamond/AS 5/MX - 4. Any of the three is fine. Also get both 1mm and 0.5 mm pads.
     
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    thanks mate do you no if i need that xbracket thing i will it fit the same as the 260m
     
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    that I do not know but they are really cheap so having a spare is a good option. Also from one of threads in the past I believe, either slv7 or Mexic00ls. They have tried with the same card. They would have more insight. Good luck with your upgrade!
     
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    hey, if you are interested, i am also looking for a 680m, maybe we cana buy together and maybe bargain with the ebay resellers for a better price? drop me a message if you are interested (also you need 5 posts)
     
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    okey souns good to me if its possible lol!! have you seen any on ebay
     
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    okey how would we get a good deal tho and how do i pm ya lol!!
     
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    not sue why you cannot PM, give me your email and i'll contact you
     
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    The 680m will work , but will throttle just like the 7970m. Flashing the vbios with a lower voltage one should help on the throttling.
     
    ssj92, Jan 14, 2013
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