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    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by LaptopNubb, Aug 15, 2013.

  1. LaptopNubb

    LaptopNubb Newbie

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    Hey guys my alienware m15x is performing like a pile I need to increase performance any suggestions would be greatly appreciated here's some performance specs

    16gb ram
    gtx 460m gpu
    i7 740qm
    100gb hdd.
     
    LaptopNubb, Aug 15, 2013
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  2. Talon

    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Looks like its wearing out and its time to sell it at a heavily discounted price. Nobody will want it since its performing like a pile! How much do you want? ;)

    Honestly how can you expect us to help you when you don't give us any details or descriptions of its symptoms. We don't read minds, and have no idea what you mean when you describe it as a pile. What exactly is it doing? Once we know more information people will be willing to help you out.

    Also next time you should look around more before making any posts. This thread should have been started in the Alienware M15x boards.
     
    Talon, Aug 15, 2013
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  3. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    What game are you trying to play?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Aug 16, 2013
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  4. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Single biggest increase in performance for gaming will be from buying a new GPU. Plenty of options out there.
    If you've got the cash go with a GTX 680M. AMD 7970M are selling for quite cheap at the moment and offer great performance but require slight undervolting to work well.
     
    fatboyslimerr, Aug 16, 2013
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Upgrading the GPU would be of great help. A new system would be better though :p You may try selling it on eBay or something.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 16, 2013
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