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    Graphics Card Upgrade Help

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Fallenwon, May 13, 2012.

  1. Fallenwon

    Fallenwon Newbie

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    I got an Mx15 from a friend it has a Nvida Geforce 260m in it. I was looking to upgrade it. I dont really know much about graphics cards, but i was looking for one that could run games like skyrim, diablo 3, ect on high settings. What cards should i be looking at?
     
    Fallenwon, May 13, 2012
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  2. Ninefingers

    Ninefingers Notebook Consultant

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    A 6970 or 6990m would go nicely, a lot of people have had success with those cards here. You might even find a few coming up for sale soon now that the 7970m has been released :)
     
    Ninefingers, May 14, 2012
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  3. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    I can confirm a 6990m plays nice along side my 940XM. And I upgraded from a nvidia gtx460m. So going from a 260m you will know what you have Ben missing.
     
    KurtH, May 14, 2012
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