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    Can i upgrade alienware m18x r1 to wuadro gpu?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sacrosman, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. Sacrosman

    Sacrosman Newbie

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    hi, quadro k4100m would work in ALW m18x laptop ? i am really interested about the difference between gtx vs quadro performance on expensive polygons in my 3d solid works. :)
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  2. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    It probably won't work.. Your safest bet is to get a 680M/780M/880M... Those should work.. However for CAD, AMD cards seems to be better.. 7970M should also be an option.. Your best bet however it to head to the Alienware M18x forum.
     
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