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17 R5, GPU upgrade
Hello everyone! A quick question: is it possible to upgrade/replace a GPU in a new Alienware 17 R5?
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Hello everyone! A quick question: is it possible to upgrade/replace a GPU in a new Alienware 17 R5?
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Alienware-Eimy
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July 11th, 2018 10:00
Hi @AlmWiz,
The video card and the processor are inserted in the motherboard. Therefore, you must replace the motherboard to perform an update.
denzbs
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July 11th, 2018 03:00
No. You could use external GPU.
denzbs
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July 11th, 2018 12:00
https://www.ebay.com/p/Dell-Alienware-17-R4-Laptop-Motherboard-Gtx1070-8g-W-I7-6820hk-2-7ghz-CPU-147K8/551578522 like this hmm
Jordo24
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December 10th, 2018 08:00
How much would that cost, and would the same go for upgrading the processor? Would the service be covered by premium support plus, and can I upgrade the other components (ram, SSD, HDD) without voiding the warranty?
HellsDisciples
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December 12th, 2018 02:00
Cant upgrade the GPU or Processor as they are both soldered to the Motherboard.
Alienware doesn't offer motherboard upgrades, is not supported by support.
Only things you can upgrade without void warranty, is HDD/SSD and RAM. If you want a GPU upgrade, buy the Graphics Amp.
crimsom
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July 19th, 2021 14:00
Hi @denzbs Agree.
Support for Alienware 17 R5 Ports and connectors has (1) Audio/Video external graphics port for the Alienware Graphics Amplifier, and (2) USB external Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port for eGPU enclosure.
These options are designed to give desktop GPU performance to laptop screen and/or external monitors. Dual eGPU possible on Alienware 17 R5 : eGPU (reddit.com)