AlienWare M17x R3

[monster7232]

hey guys i am trying to upgrade my laptop to something that can play some modern games. 

specs 

Model = M17x R3

Ram = 32gb 

SSD/HDD 250gb SSD 1TB HDD

GPU = 560m 1.5gb 

CPU = 2760qm i7

WINDOWS 10 PRO 

 

What do you all think i could upgrade in this baby to make it run better while playing games. 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW

[Morgan Everett]

At this point it would be easier and more economical to upgrade to a new computer.

[monster7232]

i really dont want to get ride of this computer its going to be my girls first little gaming computer as you would call it i really want to upgrade this thing i already spent alot on ram and the ssd and hdd so i might of well just go for a newer gpu 

[Guest Generallee]

7 minutes ago, monster7232 said:

hey guys i am trying to upgrade my laptop to something that can play some modern games. 

specs 

Model = M17x R3

Ram = 32gb 

SSD/HDD 250gb SSD 1TB HDD

GPU = 560m 1.5gb 

CPU = 2760qm i7

WINDOWS 10 PRO 

 

What do you all think i could upgrade in this baby to make it run better while playing games. 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW

All I can see is the gpu, you could upgrade it provided you can find a suitable replacement

[Thermosman]

Unfortunately laptops arent really very upgradeable

[Centurius]

You really don't want to get into upgrading laptops without a lot of experience, even if you find a compatible part installation tends to be hellish.

[monster7232]

this would not be my first laptop i have worked on heck i work in a computer repair shop so i know my way around it i really just want a better gpu in it because mine is the 560m and i know its going bad 

 

[Morgan Everett]

4 minutes ago, monster7232 said:

i really dont want to get ride of this computer its going to be my girls first little gaming computer as you would call it i really want to upgrade this thing i already spent alot on ram and the ssd and hdd so i might of well just go for a newer gpu 

If you're responding to someone, make sure to quote them.

 

It's up to you if you want to go to the hassle and expense of trying to upgrade the machine. But, if I were you, I would sell it, and invest in something new. Note that it isn't just the GPU that's dated: the CPU is also.

[monster7232]

morgan i understand its old but i am stong believer that if it still works use it the gpu is the only thing i want to figure out 

[Mat_95]

Having looked into this; you can put a 680M in it; you may have to look into power consumption etc.

 

a 780M IS possible but requires vBios tinkering and a stronger power brick for the laptop, and maybe the TDP etc.

 

trouble with them is finding MXM cards for reasonable money nowadays as most seem to suggest eBay or perhaps local if you know people for parts.