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    Alienware m15x GPU Upgrade???

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DS1395, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. DS1395

    DS1395 Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I have a quick question:

    I am looking into buying the Alienware m15x laptop directly off their site. There are 3 graphics card options to choose from:

    1. ATI Radeon HD 3870 2. Nvidia GeForce 9800M GT 3. Nvidia Quadro FX 3600M.

    If I were to choose the ATI Radeon 3870 (this is the default option and doesn't cost extra $$$) would I be able to later upgrade to the Nvidia GeForce 9800m GT???

    Thanks a lot,
    Dylan :confused:
     
    DS1395, Jul 14, 2009
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  2. shinakuma9

    shinakuma9 Notebook Deity

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    even if you could, why would you want to do that as it would cost more, may as well get it now?
     
    shinakuma9, Jul 14, 2009
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  3. DS1395

    DS1395 Notebook Geek

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    Well.....I was just thinking I could pick up a cheap 9800M GT then install on my own......
     
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    MXM cards are never cheap. My recommendation would be to spend as much of your budget as possible on non-upgradeable parts that you need, configuring upgradeable components on the low-end, and then upgrading those upgradeable components yourself (you'll save some money since manufacturers charge extortionate prices for RAM).
     
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  5. DS1395

    DS1395 Notebook Geek

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    Alright....I guess that's what I'll do.

    What is a good website to buy RAM or a Hard Drive?

    Thanks,
    Dylan
     
    DS1395, Jul 14, 2009
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    DanteDrac Notebook Consultant

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    DanteDrac, Jul 14, 2009
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