Hi Bryh456, the video cards supported by the X51 computer are: nVidia Geforce GT 545, nVidia Geforce GTX 555, nVidia Geforce GT 640 and nVidia Geforce GTX 660. To upgrade your current video card you just need to make sure to have the correct AC/Adapter, otherwise the computer might not power up.
Although we've seen people modifying the chassis of the system to hold the video card you want, our engineering team designed this computer to run with the GT 545, GTX 555, GT 640 and GTX 660 only. Since the chassis of the computer is small, we can not even guarantee the video card will fit in, also the power consumption might be a problem and it can cause the computer not to turn on.
What do you think if the 640ti? All I really play is Battlefield, DayZ, and minecraft and sometimes League of Legends. I know it will handle League though.
Yes it will fit perfectly as mentioned above it is 9.5 inches just like the standard GTX 660 that you can now buy the X51 with. However there are different brands of the cards. Like OEM and EVGA, they all vary in fan direction, power usage, and size. Get the EVGA GTX 660 TI, for 100% it will work. However yes you will need the 330 PSU to do this. The 240 is not good enough. Size will not be an issue.
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August 30th, 2013 14:00
Moving this thread to the Alienware Owners Club Forum.
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Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 15:00
Will it take the Nvidia Geforce 560ti?
Alienware-Dani
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August 30th, 2013 15:00
Hi Bryh456, the video cards supported by the X51 computer are: nVidia Geforce GT 545, nVidia Geforce GTX 555, nVidia Geforce GT 640 and nVidia Geforce GTX 660. To upgrade your current video card you just need to make sure to have the correct AC/Adapter, otherwise the computer might not power up.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Oh ok. But would I be able to get the ti models that the x51 takes?"
Alienware-Dani
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Before purchasing the video card, I would recommend you to frist measure it to make sure it will fit on your computer, and then you take the decision.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Would you need to upgrade the psu for the 650ti? I have a 240 volt right now.
Alienware-Dani
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Although we've seen people modifying the chassis of the system to hold the video card you want, our engineering team designed this computer to run with the GT 545, GTX 555, GT 640 and GTX 660 only. Since the chassis of the computer is small, we can not even guarantee the video card will fit in, also the power consumption might be a problem and it can cause the computer not to turn on.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
560ti*
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Why cant you guys support or recommend it?
Alienware-Dani
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August 30th, 2013 16:00
Bryh456, I've seen people using it on the X51, however we can not support it nor recommend it.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
What do you think if the 640ti? All I really play is Battlefield, DayZ, and minecraft and sometimes League of Legends. I know it will handle League though.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
I would also need to upgrade the psu right?
Alienware-Dani
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
Yes Bryh456, you would also need the 330 watt PSU.
Bryh456
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
Like let's say I want the nvidia geforce GTX 660ti, will that fit?
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August 30th, 2013 17:00
Yes it will fit perfectly as mentioned above it is 9.5 inches just like the standard GTX 660 that you can now buy the X51 with. However there are different brands of the cards. Like OEM and EVGA, they all vary in fan direction, power usage, and size. Get the EVGA GTX 660 TI, for 100% it will work. However yes you will need the 330 PSU to do this. The 240 is not good enough. Size will not be an issue.