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    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Mi10s, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Mi10s

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    Mi10s, Nov 13, 2011
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    Yeah, take a look at the screenshot, also he says he replaced the card:
    Still, way too expensive.
     
    svl7, Nov 13, 2011
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  3. Mi10s

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    Thank you for quick reply! Is it much better then gtx 260m?
     
    Mi10s, Nov 13, 2011
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  4. Kingpinzero

    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    Oh well, yes, alot. Talk about 40-45% of perfomance gain.
     
    Kingpinzero, Nov 13, 2011
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  5. khetik

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    I wouldn't pay that much for that laptop. Don't get me wrong I love the laptop, just not worth it at that price.
     
    khetik, Nov 13, 2011
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    You can get a new M17x R3 for that much.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Nov 13, 2011
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  7. khetik

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    I was gonna say the same thing, but figured he was after a 15'' :p
     
    khetik, Nov 13, 2011
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  8. Mi10s

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    Thank you guys! You helped me a lot. Is there any thread about installing this GPU on M15x? Can you please post it.
     
    Mi10s, Nov 13, 2011
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    kurupt, Nov 13, 2011
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    Will this fit in M15x. Which MXM port we have in our laptop?
     
    Mi10s, Nov 17, 2011
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  11. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The port is MXM 3.0 type B in the M15x and yes that card will fit ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 17, 2011
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    My question is does the gtx 580m fit in this laptop. Because I really like that card and it looks powerful. Plus, what else fits in the laptop since I know that Alienware's are very flexible. Would a 6990m fit in it.
     
    ultimatebeast, Nov 17, 2011
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  13. khetik

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    The cards that you can put into the M15x are gtx 460m, amd 5850, gtx 560m, amd 6970m, and amd 6990m (in order of performance level).

    As for the gtx 580m, yes it will fit. **BUT** it hasn't been tested, so no confirmation of whether it works or not. You could always be the guinea pig :p
     
    khetik, Nov 17, 2011
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  14. saadleo

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    This is quite an old story now.. 560 in M15x.. Works great. Some of the folks around here have done that successfully. As far as the performance boost is concerned its almost 45-50% in comparison to Gtx 260M.
     
    saadleo, Nov 18, 2011
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    Somebody was ripped off .... 1900 bucks for an M15x :eek:
     
    saadleo, Nov 18, 2011
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    Nice info. :) I cant wait to buy gtx560m!
     
    Mi10s, Nov 18, 2011
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  17. ultimatebeast

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    OMG I am too hyped. I am planning on just buying like a whole new barebone alienware case and then just adding the parts in. I want to have one for school
     
    ultimatebeast, Nov 18, 2011
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  18. katalin_2003

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    Or you can get a very low spec'ed M15x, you'll have more chance than finding it barebones.
    Keep the unused parts for troubleshooting, just in case or sell them.
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 18, 2011
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  19. saadleo

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    Yeah.. buy the used one, just saw a few off them going a bit cheap on ebay. They'll be upgraded nicely, kinda plug n play :).. and keep old parts in case something breaks down.. like I am in a similar situation and cant even find a graphic card to check if my mobos fried or wat.. but anyway I have already sent it for the repair.
     
    saadleo, Nov 18, 2011
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