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    Will my m15x GPU work in my AW17?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Lambda808, Sep 30, 2016.

  1. Lambda808

    Lambda808 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    So my GPU in my Alienware 17 died recently. I desperately need to get some work done on it. I still have my M15x sitting around. It has a gtx 460m inside it. Would I be able to just take it out and stick it in my AW17? I have no idea if this is compatible or not?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Lambda808, Sep 30, 2016
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  2. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    It depends on the model. You need an MXM 3.0B slot. What specific AW 17 model is it?
     
    kosti, Oct 1, 2016
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