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    Is M15X's GPU solder in is it upgradable?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by chris85, Apr 5, 2010.

  1. chris85

    chris85 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is M15X's GPU GTX 260M solder in is it upgradable? Thanks in advance :) .
     
    chris85, Apr 5, 2010
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    nope its not soldered.
     
    inap, Apr 5, 2010
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    Thought it was soldered in, otherwise i could have request the Graphic card to send to me instead of a Dell technician. Thanks In3 :D
     
    chris85, Apr 5, 2010
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    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    That would void your warranty. You can upgrade your graphics cards but Dell requires them to be changed by a Dell technician to NOT void the warranty.
     
    Joebarchuck, Apr 5, 2010
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    To add to that comment, you can also change it yourself with a technician present if you don't trust them
     
    EntityX, Apr 5, 2010
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    k..so does the 240m gt upgradable to 260m gtx?
     
    chris85, Apr 5, 2010
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    yes it does, but might as wel update to the 5870 then..new bios update lets you use that gpu
     
    corrupt05, Apr 5, 2010
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