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    M570RU and so

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Beatsiz, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    If now I buy a M570RU... or M570R... or M570U idk... I lost track

    Could I swap gpu's ? hence 8700gt to 8800gtx ?

    If so... who can?
     
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    M570RU is the current model, M570U is the previous model, and the M570R doesn't exist. If you bought it now you could switch it, but I would recommend waiting, as these should start shipping with 8800GTXs around December 6. If you don't wait, you'll be buying to video cards versus one, and will be paying the difference.
     
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    Well... my problem is... I cant afford ROCK ... which is December 6

    Alienware (BAMF RETURDS) releasing Q1...

    So I figured to go cheap and buy M570RU and upgrade to 8800gtx when its out... just how much and who does it?
     
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    I wouldnt count on 8800GTX being available tot he consumer in MXM form. I never saw any 8700GTs around and 8600GTs arnt exactly plentiful. I've only ever seen one website that offered it and it was on backorder..............apparently.

    From everything i have read about MXMs. It is not something you can rely on just yet.

    Plus a 8800GTX will be 500 atleast
     
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    I know... but $500 to $600 for an upgrade in whenever.. is still cheaper than a ROCK or ALIENWARE etc...

    Who upgradse gpus? I hear many ppl saying it...

    And I would send it in or so.... idk... something like DELL upgrading the XPS
     
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    Go read the sticky on the top of the forum, in particular the thread about UPGRADING your graphics card. Learn about MXM before spamming the boards in your usual fashion troll.

    You've had your week, frankly I'm no longer interested in your claims but you would do everyone a favour by learning to search the forums and reading up on information before spamming endless threads on what high-end gaming laptop to buy and what graphics card you're intending to get.

    For an answer to your question if you can be bothered to read this far, no one knows exactly which MXM format the new 8800 cards will take in the unveiled alienware laptops. Assuming the new card physical designs are identical with the current offerings (MXM slots must also match) then there won't be a problem upgrading your card. You will pay a premium getting the spare part from Alienware but frankly if you're buying a high-end gaming laptop either put up with the laptop or shut up.
     
    Harleyquin07, Nov 22, 2007
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