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    Where can I find an MXM3.0b gpu?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by tychormthorp, Feb 28, 2013.

  1. tychormthorp

    tychormthorp Newbie

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    Hey there! I'm a VERY poor college student at the moment, majoring in VTD - I've been hoping to upgrade my m15x for over a year now, but I haven't the slightest idea where to find one - I've checked local repair shops, ebay, and what seems like the entire internet - so far, I've found nothing. Where do you gents buy your cards? Do you get them used? Would anyone be willing to sell me an ati gpu :p ? Thanks for all of your help in advance!
     
    tychormthorp, Feb 28, 2013
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    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    you can find some good deals in NBR marketplace, but i think most come from ebay. you have to search for specific models to find anything, such as '460m' or '5870m'
     
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Yes ebay, try clicking search description too and put 680M MXM or 7970M MXM.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 28, 2013
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    "very poor" college student...gets himself a 680M with student loan :D oh well better than spending on a holiday to Australia
     
    King of Interns, Feb 28, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Well he may have a GT240m at the moment in which case an HD5870 would be a huge upgrade.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 28, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    NBR marketplace, Ebay or [email protected] any of those could provide you with ideal video cards and prices.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Feb 28, 2013
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  7. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    It depends what you call an update. If you are still rocking the gtx 260m then I can sell you my old gtx 460m for a very cheap price. Works well and can be overclocked to 800/1600 and 1500 memory using MSI afterburner.
    It can play Crysis 3! Only on low though :)
     
    fatboyslimerr, Feb 28, 2013
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    Well there are better cards that are still very cheap, it's only when you hit the really modern ones that they spike.
     
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    tychormthorp Newbie

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    Hey man! I just read this! I'd be thrilled to buy your old 460m! My email is [email protected] - Lets make this happen!
     
    tychormthorp, Mar 4, 2013
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    tychormthorp Newbie

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    Actually, I'm running the lowly hd5730 (the oc'd 5650 essentially) - It's been pretty good up until now, but it's time for an upgrade methinks.
     
    tychormthorp, Mar 4, 2013
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    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    Hey! Unfortunately the 6990m installation isn't going well and I may end up giving up as I don't have the time to make it work.
    Meaning I'll probably keep my 460m but if I do get new card to work I'll send you a PM.

    Sorry about getting your hopes up.
     
    fatboyslimerr, Mar 4, 2013
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