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    M15X 8700M GT Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by tyler0929, Sep 20, 2009.

  1. tyler0929

    tyler0929 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Over a year ago I bought an M15X with the 8700M GT which has lasted me well, but I now feel I would like to upgrade the card if possible.

    I am in the U.K and was wondering what card(s) I could upgrade to and what kind of prices I would be looking at? If anyone has any ideas or suggestions that would be great :)
     
    tyler0929, Sep 20, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    You can upgrade to a 9800M GT or an Ati Mobility 3870. Alienware should offer the 3870 at least as an upgrade for you provided your system is still under warranty. The 3870 will be a lot cheaper than the 9800M but only performs something like 10%-15% less.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Sep 20, 2009
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  3. tyler0929

    tyler0929 Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool thanks for that I will look into it, how much roughly do you think I would be looking at?
     
    tyler0929, Sep 20, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    200$ -300$
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 20, 2009
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  5. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can also get the 280m from rjtech's website. But it is almost 500 dollars.

    You also need a cooler for it.
     
    dondadah88, Sep 20, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    no don because he needs the 9800m gt heatsink
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 20, 2009
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  7. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok I see. I thought that they both used the same heatsink...
     
    dondadah88, Sep 20, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    no 9800m gt is more heavy duty
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 20, 2009
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  9. @tomX

    @tomX Notebook Evangelist

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    I you plan on changing your GPU, a few people here including myself would be interested in your 8700m GT :)
     
    @tomX, Sep 20, 2009
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  10. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What do you have currently
     
    dondadah88, Sep 20, 2009
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  11. Raa007

    Raa007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You'd be interested in my old 8700M GT then? (It comes with the heatsink.)

    I upgraded my laptop to a Quadro 3700M - works great! (Using an 8800 GTX heatsink from A/W)
     
    Raa007, Sep 20, 2009
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  12. @tomX

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    Yes I would be interested in it. Why not with heatsink if you have no use for it.

    I have a m9750 with a single 8700m GT and intend to go SLI.

    For how much would you sell it to me?
     
    @tomX, Sep 21, 2009
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  13. Raa007

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    Ahh yes sorry tomX, see my PM for more info. :)
     
    Raa007, Sep 22, 2009
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    No problem mate
     
    @tomX, Sep 22, 2009
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