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    M15X-Can the video card be swapped out for another?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by evisceria78, May 28, 2008.

  1. evisceria78

    evisceria78 Newbie

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    Newb here. I am clueless to the possibility of swapping out video cards in a laptop, specifically the M15X. Thanks
     
    evisceria78, May 28, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    yes, you can swap it for 8700m gt and 8600m gt
     
    Nirvana, May 28, 2008
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  3. nivek114

    nivek114 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nirvana: If I buy the m15x with the stock condition graphics card of 8600M GT, will I be able to buy a 8800M GTX and upgrade it? Or is it only upgradeable to the 8700M GT?
     
    nivek114, May 28, 2008
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  4. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    you can switch between those 3 cards
     
    Nirvana, May 28, 2008
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  5. the.s.a.i.n.t

    the.s.a.i.n.t Notebook Consultant

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    but it's nearly impossible to find a 8800M GTX. And for the few cards available the prices are very high
     
    the.s.a.i.n.t, May 28, 2008
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