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    GPU future?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Orion123, Apr 4, 2012.

  1. Orion123

    Orion123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, unless I've missed some threads or articles, do we have much of a future with GPU upgrades, or are we bound to this card for as long as it holds out?
     
    Orion123, Apr 4, 2012
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    doniGforce Notebook Geek

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    The thing is the GPU is soldered in the motherboard so no upgrades. Unless by any chance the M14X R2 board turns out to be compatible with the R1s which I don't believe it will. :(
     
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    Ah, must be why I haven't seen anything on GPU upgrades in the future.

    Thanks!
     
    Orion123, Apr 4, 2012
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    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    Like doniGforce said , no future upgrade possible. i am little sad by this little thing but i guess this GPU will serve me well atleast 1 more year. after that who knows what new tech is out there!
     
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    I'm already starting to itch with the idea of building another desktop... If only I had more money
     
    Orion123, Apr 4, 2012
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