Laptop Upgrade Advice Needed

[r0bc]

I have that same CPU in my notebook and was looking at getting something like the QX9300 on ebay but I use that notebook less all the time and with all games not using multiple cores I didn't bother.

[undpilot87]

Hey guys I just had a quick question about a friend looking to upgrade his laptop's graphics card. He has an Alienware Mx 15 with an i7 q820: 8 cores @1.73-3.06 and a 5850m graphics card. He was considering putting in a 6970 but he wasn't sure if he would see a noticeable improvement in graphics. What do u guys think?

Also would anyone recommend for him to do it himself? I have taken apart a laptop before and it was a nightmare. I had to remove a lot before I ever got to the mobo. I told him he should pay someone else to do it if he decides to do it. Whats all of your opinion?

[mcler002]

Not sure about ATI cards... you could always ask the company...

As for taking apart the laptop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7KUTPbDX1Q

Might give you a better idea about the graphics card location (i dont know, didnt bother watching them all)

Cheers

EDIT - Skip to the last minute or two... shows the graphics card! You'd need to check what pci connection the card/ motherboard has (again, best bet is asking dell or goggling)

[undpilot87]

Originally Posted by mcler002

Not sure about ATI cards... you could always ask the company...

As for taking apart the laptop

Might give you a better idea about the graphics card location (i dont know, didnt bother watching them all)

Cheers

EDIT - Skip to the last minute or two... shows the graphics card! You'd need to check what pci connection the card/ motherboard has (again, best bet is asking dell or goggling)

Thanks for the help