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    alienware area 51 m15x with 5850??

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by highfly, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. highfly

    highfly Notebook Consultant

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    would it be possible to put one of these in the old m15x as it has a lower power need than the 8800 gtx so should run cooler and better

    or is the problem that it is not supported by the bios.

    thanks
     
    highfly, Jun 2, 2010
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    No

    - incompatible MXM slot

    100% impossible.
     
    Kevin, Jun 2, 2010
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