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    M15X Upgrade Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by wanobi, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. wanobi

    wanobi Newbie

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    I know there are a thousand and one questions out there like this but here goes anyway. I recently purchased a M15X, i3, 8 gig ram, Radeon 5730, from a buddy of mine. Just after I did this I got into my first MMO type of game, SWTOR. Now I want to upgrade the laptop to handle SWTOR better. What video care can I upgrade to? Thank you in advance for any help.

    wanobi
     
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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  3. wanobi

    wanobi Newbie

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    Great I will check that out. I assume the threads on updating my processor are there as well? Would I have to change out motherboard? Thank you very much.
     
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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    i will not mention i3 or i5 cpu's as i7 cpu's are cheap enough nowadays, but 7-720qm, i7-820qm, i7-840qm, i7-920xm (extreme edition and overclockable) and lastly the i7-940xm again extreme edition and overclockable.

    basically first gen i7 mobile cpu's
     
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    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Cheap value for money option would be an i7-720Q or i7-820Q and a AMD 6970m
    More expensive would be a i7-920xm or 940xm with 6990m or gtx 660m
    Most expensive option would be a i7-940xm with a 7970m!

    Just an idea but I have an i7-720QM and a gtx 460m left over from my upgrade which I may be looking to sell cheaply.
     
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    batfinks Notebook Consultant

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    i would suggest you pester fatboyslimerr :D for his items.
     
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  7. wanobi

    wanobi Newbie

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    I can do that. Mr. Slimerr how do I contact you to discuss this posibililty. Thank you all once again.

    W
     
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    ssj92 Neutron Star

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    For the CPU, get a i7 920XM.

    For the GPU, get a 7970M

    Total cost would be around $600. You should be set for awhile with that combo.
     
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  9. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Agreed its worth saving up to get the 920xm and 7970m combo if you can.

    Otherwise I'm still seeing how well my upgrades work before parting with them but in a week or so I'll let you know by private message.
     
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    wanobi Newbie

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    Roger that. Thank you all for the grea advice.


    W
     
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    tychormthorp Newbie

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    Awww - I thought I had first dibs :(
     
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  12. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Oh darn! That was only on the gpu right? We'll come to some arrangement don't worry!
     
    fatboyslimerr, Mar 8, 2013
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  13. wanobi

    wanobi Newbie

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    Its all good. I can get the CPU and GPU from other sources if need be but definetly will need the expertise of those who have posted on this thread. Thank you


    wanobi
     
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    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Hey the CPU is all yours. You definitely have first dibs

    Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk HD
     
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    Alright! I'll hold you to it. PM me if the 6970 works out!
     
    tychormthorp, Mar 8, 2013
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