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[Graphics Cards] Replacing GTX 260m for GTX 580m

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Last response: July 6, 2012 12:33 PM in Graphics & Displays

June 29, 2012 1:31:09 AM

Hello,

I have an Alienware m15x with a GTX 260m card. I'm thinking about upgrading to a GTX 580m. Can I just replace it?

Thank you,

Zeh

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hijaxhfx

June 29, 2012 5:04:01 AM

Far as i know Laptop video cards are integrated into the motherboard and so can not be changed

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GI_JONES

Graphics card Expert

June 29, 2012 6:53:10 AM

You would have to contact Alienware, to if there is an upgrade option for that laptop. Most of them are not upgradeable, and I dont think that madel is, but check. If you can upgrade I doubt if you could go to a 560m, as usually upgrades of this type are limited to what was the best available at the time.

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Pyree

Graphics card Authority

June 29, 2012 7:09:31 AM

GTX 260m is a MXM 3.0 type B card like the GTX 560m and GTX 580m but I don't think there is enough power and/or cooling for GTX 580m. GTX 560m may be ok though. Also there is the bios recognition problem. Check with Dell for definite answer.