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Upgrade my Alienware 17 laptop
Hi all,
I have had my laptop for a few years now, i want to know if i can upgrade it i.e. processor/graphics card and if so what to?, finally would it be cost effective apposed to buying a fresh laptop?
I believe that the graphics card is built in to the processor but i could be wrong as i'm a complete computer/laptop novice....
Thanks in advance, [:)]
My spec is as follows:
Machine name: DESKTOP-IK06D1K
Machine Id: {D1E47937-5766-4CCB-BD19-6ABB79B84638}
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 14393) (14393.rs1_release_inmarket.161004-2338)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Alienware
System Model: Alienware 17
BIOS: A03
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16102MB RAM
Page File: 5215MB used, 13793MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Supported
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0416&SUBSYS_05AA1028&REV_06
Device Status: 0180200A [DN_DRIVER_LOADED|DN_STARTED|DN_DISABLEABLE|DN_NT_ENUMERATOR|DN_NT_DRIVER]
AndrewSi
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October 20th, 2016 07:00
You can upgrade you CPU to anything in the 4th Gen series (that's what the "4" stands for in 4700MQ)
I think the fastest available CPU in 4th Gen is a 4940MX, still a VERY fast CPU that is equal to current CPU's
ark.intel.com/.../Intel-Core-i7-4940MX-Processor-Extreme-Edition-8M-Cache-up-to-4_00-GHz
GPU's are a different story, you can go for a 8GB GTX980M but you will have to learn how to modify NVidia drivers so they install, there are lots of tutorials on the web, once you have done it a few times it will take you less than 30 seconds, but theres a bit of a learning curve at first :)
You "may" possibly be able to install a GTX1060M, but there is still discussions as to weather it will work, you will need a 3D screen for this GPU as the "10" series GPU's from NVidia no longer support any form of LVDS screen connection, only eDP which is what a 3D screen on your model uses.
The GTX1070 are an odd shape with a large piece sticking out of the side so looks like that wont fit (still discussing that too)
The GTX1080M - Forget it, Dell has thrown out the MXM3.0B GPU configuration and they are MXM3.0C or something like that, they are a lot larger than the MXM3.0B GPU's so wont fit either, and they draw to much power for the MXM3.0B slot to handle (still discussing that too)