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    RAM, Processor, and Graphics Card Upgrade and Gaming Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ARC_Sharp, Oct 31, 2008.

  1. ARC_Sharp

    ARC_Sharp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok I bought an m15x with these specs
    15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p)
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz(lmao and yes I'm planning on upgrading to 4gb for the AW RAM is overpriced)
    120GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
    I'm wondering if I can upgrade the Graphics card and the Processor
    I'm also wondering how well I would be running CoD4 and WoW (FPS and Settings please) for those will be the games ill be playing most.
     
    ARC_Sharp, Oct 31, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes you can upgrade both, but both will void your warranty. I don't understand why you would buy an m15x with an 8600m GT.
     
    Lithus, Oct 31, 2008
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  3. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Upgrading the RAM and the Hard Drive will not void your warranty. But upgrading the processor and the GPU will
     
    cha, Oct 31, 2008
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  4. exiled

    exiled -_-

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    what cpu do you have anyways since these days cpu is rarely the bottle neck
     
    exiled, Oct 31, 2008
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  5. grahamw280

    grahamw280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    the hard drive and ram are quick and easy to upgrade when the others are slightly harder
     
    grahamw280, Oct 31, 2008
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  6. Napbree

    Napbree Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd change the order now!

    Get the 9800gt, seriously. There's no point voiding your warranty due to the gfx card + you'll be hard pushed to find a 9800gtM.

    :)
     
    Napbree, Oct 31, 2008
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  7. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    If you just ordered the m15x, you may call sales to change the order and upgrade it with the 9800M GT and the processor up to the 2 Extreme X9000 2.8GHz. As others stated, ram and hard drive can be easily upgraded at a later time. Keep in mind in order to receive full support/warranty on the system, upgrades must be purchased through Alienware. PM me if you have others questions.

    Thank you.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Oct 31, 2008
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