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    can I upgrade my M17x 260m to 280 sli?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Sparky894, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. Sparky894

    Sparky894 Notebook Evangelist

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    can I upgrade my M17x 260m to 280 sli,

    will Dell do the upgrade for me?

    or do I have to upgrade myself and void the warranty?

    :confused:
     
    Sparky894, Sep 16, 2009
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    You most likely could if you really wanted to, but you would be better off just getting a second 260M.

    Dell will most likely send the card to a technician and they would install the card for you.
     
    Megacharge, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    Don't see why not, but as Crylo says, you'd be better off getting the 2nd 260.
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 16, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    thirded

    ............
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 16, 2009
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    fourthded (what???) lol

    Anyway, I have a 280 w/sli cable if you need it. It will sli with a 260....
     
    sleey0, Sep 16, 2009
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  6. EviLCorsaiR

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    You left out the point that it will be decreased to 260m performace in order to SLI them :p
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Sep 16, 2009
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  7. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    that should be a given ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 16, 2009
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  8. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    I don't post the obvious (usually :))
     
    sleey0, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. EviLCorsaiR

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    It isn't obvious to those who aren't very computer savvy. :p
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Sep 16, 2009
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    The 280 will be a 260.

    There.....
     
    sleey0, Sep 16, 2009
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  11. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    .... if you have a M17x and spend that much money you Should/need to be

    i wish to get a high end computer you had to pass a quiz.....
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 16, 2009
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  12. Mirrors

    Mirrors Notebook Consultant

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    funny, cause in my major, kids think im less computer savvy for having an alienware...
     
    Mirrors, Sep 16, 2009
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  13. lordqarlyn

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    Hehe, I guess because they think you are merely a gamer and, and not a serious professional lol....
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 16, 2009
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    sorry i'm not running linux on a 8" ibm, clearly my fault.
     
    Mirrors, Sep 16, 2009
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