No more GTX 260M for M15X?

Just checked the UK website and am shocked to see no GTX260M option for the M15X. Even my saved basket configs do not have it. Any ideas guys? Will we not see them again? If thats the case its totally put me off one of these.

 

probably in for a nice surprise on that front....lots happening in the M17x config page of the UK site...let's see what happens in a week.

 

I'll laugh if they replace it with a GTS 360M. Actually that's very likely at this point since GTX 260M/280M have reached end of life status.

 

What's the GTS 360M is that better? Or is it just a rebranded 280M?

 

It's a 128 bit card with GDDR5. It's slightly slower than a GTX 260M. However it also consumes less power and runs cooler supposedly. So that might solve the throttling issue the M15x has.

 

Today, Dell removed the 260M too in France.

But, I think it's a bug because we have only the i5 and i7 620M now.

BTW, it always possible to configure the M15x with i7 Quad core and GTX260M

 

GTX 260M is still on Dell USA's website. I'm sure it will be phased out soon enough.

 

Hey fr0x what do you mean by its always possible to configure with i7 quad and gtx260, isn't that US only now?

 

It's always possible to configure the i7 Quad and GTX260 by only call at the moment with Dell France.

But not in the site

 

German site no options in CPU or GPU available except I5 and 240

but this looks like an update, usually the germans are always the last

 

Most of the remaining GTX 260M cards are in North America so it's only a matter of time until the main inventory is sold dry and the few left are reserved for RMA.

 

One of the reasons why the GTX 260m has been removed, is that it apparently isn't compatible with the i5-540M and i7-620M processors (according to the US dell site).

 

the G92 arch may not let it switch over easily :/

Speculation on my part though

 

You can switch IGP / G92 with the PM55 rev B3 ? I'm not sure.

 

Hopefully Dell ups the M15x to the 5870.

 

is it official?

 

There's been no announcement for 5870 yet because ati doesn't have enough made yet. Asus just jumped the gun on the g73 and it's not going to ship till march.

 

HP isn't even sure on when they're getting the 5830s in for the Envy 15.

I am officially hoping for it, yes.

 

I was possibly going to buy one with a 260GTX but now its pulled, does that mean I might have to wait until March for a decent graphic option?

 

Oh thats something I would like to know too. Also would it be stupid to wait for an 1600x900 RGB led display in the M15X?

 

I'd be surprise to see a RGB display on the M15x, knowing dell didnt mention anything about the M15x at CES but the i5 cpu..
The Gtx 260M does an incredible job for now, though I wouldnt be surprise to see a new graphic card on the M15x because Dell just keeps doing "free graphic card upgrade" sales..
I hope it wont be too good

 

that would be a bonus for me. I'm holding off on the M15x until it gets the 5000 series. Whether I have to wait a month or half a year for it to happen. In Canada, the GTX 260 is still there, so i don't see it happening anytime soon anyways.

 

how come there was no ati option for m15x? thanks for answering!

 

Thanks for the Info, I have an ATI 4870 in my desktop with 512MB of GDDR5 so I can see the benefit's of the faster memory however the GTX 260M is an excellent Laptop Graphics Card, it will be missed.

 

Any speculation why the 260 is being removed?

Is it because its not fast enough for a premium high cost Alienware?
IS it because its too hot?
Is it because its too power hungry?
Is it because its too expensive?
Is it because its not compatible with the new mobos?

 

Perhaps

Its end of life, theres going to be a refresh soon, so their inventory is clearing, I think thats our best guess..

 

My commercial called back me. My exchange is in stand-by because Dell dosen't sell the GTX 260M now...

It's only possible to buy the M15x with the GT 240M He will contact the marketing department for the new graphics card.

 

The m15x here comes with a gt240m, for the minium price of 1900€ (like 2500 dollars?) xD No sign of the gtx260m.

 

core i3 on an alienware. shame...

 

According to the representant marketing departement Dell France, GTX 260M is definitly unavailable. And soon in USA too after there isn't the stock.

Always according to him, we will wait until 2 month for have a refresh Graphical Card (ATI 5800 series ???)

During that time, we will only buy the GT 240M....

 

Buying that card is really pointless for the M15x.

 

Exactly! Without it the M15X becomes a flashy toy not at all good enough for gaming! I hope they replace it by mid february as I am waiting to dive in and get one. Now I have to wait just when I was prepared

 

Hi! I've placed an order for a M15X a few days ago. I could select a GTX 260m. Moreoever, the order has been confirmed and is now in "production". Now, that shortage of GTX 260m is scaring me a bit. I hope they won't downgrade me to a GT 240m. Even if I could claim the price difference, I don't want a M15X crippled with a GT 240m. There's no point. So, do you think they will still put a GTX 260m in my laptop? A 4870 card?

 

Hi there congrats on your order. I doubt they would give you the 4870. I think that you will get your GTX260 (GOOD LUCK) however if they do run out I would think it logical they ask your opinion on a downgrade or possibly place your order on hold? Anyway heres hoping your order comes thrpugh!

 

Hi adlsmud. My M15X is due on February 1st. If it doesn't ship by that time, I will definitely follow up with Dell. I don't want to be on "hold" for weeks or even "months"! Still, that throttling issue is concerning. Is everyone with a GTX 260m experiencing the throttling issue? That seems like a huge flaw to me. Are the proposed workarounds (Riva Tuner and CPU clock off) actually working?

 

i have a 260 for sale

 

Personaly, I have only 2 week before the marketing service close the ticket for the replacement of my 1645 for the throttling issue.

He is ok for replace my 1645 by the M17x-R2 with single card but I hesitate because t m17x is really big. I really do not know what to do

 

Lol you got an offer to get ur sxps16 replaced by the m17x and you are doubting? I'd even ask if it was possible to pay for the 2nd gpu myself. That thing is every gamers dream, while u would rather keep your sxps 16 with an ati hd4670!?
Who cares about the size, its all about the power ^^

 

Yes but I travel all days with my laptop. M17x is very bigger for that

I prefer clearly the M15x for that, so I'm waiting 1 or 2 week for look if there is a new graphical card in the M15x.

 

Ah well in that case I totaly understand, I even find my 3kg's laptop too heavy to carry around. If they will give you the option for the m15x that would be better, but that laptop still weighs a lot.

But ehm, what do you use your laptop for since you travel with it so much? If you only use it for word processing at work for example, perhaps getting a cheap 15 inch laptop or even a (big) netbook for 400-500 dollars/euros would make your travels lighter, and then you could opt for the awesome m17x witouth any regrets. Just a thought...

Personnaly i'm in a situation of doubt. Since even the most expensive gaming laptops probably won't run the newest games at their maximum after 6 months to a year of your purchase, i'm thinking of just buying a dekstop, and geting a cheap laptop instead. Then again...the portablity of a laptop, especialy a gaming laptop, gives you so much freedom... Argh, agony of choice.

 

WOW on UK site GTX260 is back along with quad core i7 options! - Basically everything has gone back to how it was, even the prices.

 

Same here in Sweden. Back to normal in terms of GTX260 and price.

 

We can't buy the GTX 260M with Arrandale CPU (i7 620M)... It's realy bad..

Only the CPU Clarksfield are available at the moment.

 

Your right, its as if nothing has ever happened. You can configure a 260M GTX on the UK website on all alienware M15X's except the ones with the new i5/i7 620

 

U can get M15x with i7 820, GTX260 in HK.
expensive though at around HKD24800 a piece....
if u cant wait, then fly over there and pick one up.

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I understant/realize why DELL is offering scaled down M15xs.. For those who wants to get better deals, they can buy low end M15x now and upgrade to faster CPUs, GPUs later when these becomes cheaper..
ie, buy i3 now, wait 3 months, buy i7920 at half its current price ....
I wish I can do that too.. but CPUs are hard to find here...

 

260GTX just disappeared again on europe , just as I was about to order

 

No, you can buy the i7 XQM with GTX 260M by call.

 

I contacted a rep earlier to try to order with the 260M GTX, it was appearing on her software but she couldn't get it to work so shes sent an email to the marketting team to try to get them to fix it so she can process an order for me.

 

this is what i got from the us when i asked about the GTX 260M in Europe

15:36:26 Customer Bob olof
If it out of stock in europe or whats up? is it comeing back?

15:37:16 Agent BE_PR2_Rep_Shoji
as of the moment no word yet

15:37:26 Agent BE_PR2_Rep_Shoji
let me check with our Europe site

15:37:39 Customer Bob olof
ok=)

15:39:51 Agent BE_PR2_Rep_Shoji
sorry to keep you waiting

15:39:58 Agent BE_PR2_Rep_Shoji
no word yet bob when stock will be replenished

15:40:05 Customer Bob olof
ok

15:40:37 Customer Bob olof
well thanks for all the help =)

 

I looked at the Sager but I honestly can't stand the way it looks. I've never heard of Sager before either (don't flame me!!) and their site feels kind of... unprofessional. I know its only a website but things like that put me off.

With regards to this damn 260M... Does anybody know when it will be back on the UK site (if at all)? I was hoping to place an order this coming wednesday but I'm going to have to find something else if I can't get the 260M! Theres absolutely no way I'm waiting a month or two for a refresh (I've been using this current laptop for the last 5 years) and I assume that the 240M will probably handle most new games rather poorly, at least considering this is meant to be "the worlds most powerful 15" laptop". I wonder if I could sue them for false advertising... Out-of-court settlement - 1 of every AW system, spec'd to the max!

I think its a bit out of order that Dell are screwing potential customers around like this. Would it really be so hard for them to give a little insight regarding their motive? I feel like they're mocking me everytime I check the site. If you check the little tab that says "Graphics" (on the M15x main page, not the customise part) it says GTX 260M but I try and buy one and ITS NOT THERE!

Dirty liars.

EDIT: Would it be possible to swap the 240M for a 280M? Would this cause any power/heat problems? If it is possible, is the process particularly complicated and would I need to install things and deal with lots of technical jargon that I totally don't understand?