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September 29th, 2014 17:00
is the graphics card in my alienware 17 upgradable?
So I have an alienware 17 with the Nvidia gtx 860m 2gb graphics card, but I want to know if I could upgrade to the gtx 880m in the future if I wanted. but I have a few questions about this, is the 860m even removable in my system or is it soldered to the motherboard? and if not will my system support the 880m card? thanks
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7leagues_4ebdf4
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October 1st, 2014 08:00
Assuming you have an Alienware 17 and not the previous M17x version, then yes you can upgrade the graphics card very simply. Google "Alienware 17 service manual" and then download a copy OR search for an Alienware 17 graphics card removal on YouTube.
I have just purchased a new AW17 which comes with the GTX880M as standard. When it arrives I will remove the 880M and replace it with a 980M because Dell don't offer this when you are purchasing.
Also, see http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19512632
Colin93
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October 1st, 2014 08:00
yeah I have the newer 17 model and thank you I was worried that I wiuld forever be stuck with the 860m lol. also would I be able to remove my 860m and replace that with the 980m in the future or will my system not accept this card? and does a gpu upgrade void my warranty if I was to do it?