M15x and GTX 560M

[dutchess63]

Hi Guys,

I have been following this forum for quite some time now, and I read most treads with great enthousiasm, learned lots of new stuff regarding my M15x
In my own words its not the end for M15x after M14x came out..
Its the beginning

So
I wonder If somebody EVER - EVER tried upgrading their videocard to GTX560M in M15x ??? IN THEORIE THIS SHOULD WORK RIGHT ??

Cant find anything GOOD except 1 post talking about all the other options OUT THERE but I am not interested in any of the other options out there, .. 460M, 6970, 6990, GTX 470m currently

The 560M is the successor of the 460M which performs about 15% better / also fits the power limits TDP 75 watt /
Actually its advertised to be use less power than the GTX 460M / little like a boosted 460M

Hopefully somebody knows this ??
Saves me some trouble finding out Having to buy it and try it

Cheers & Many Thanks for your inputs in advance!

M15x cosmic black / 740QM / GTX 260M / Bluray / 8 GB RAM / 500 GB HDD / Intel 6300AGN with 3 antenna's! / ExpressCard 54 to 2 USB 3.0!

[svl7]

No, it hasn't been tried yet, at least I don't know of anyone who put a 560m in the M15x, most people go for a card which is officially supported or the much more powerful 6970m.

The 460m works very well in the M15x, even the Clevo version. The card is based on the GF106 architecture, the 560m is pretty much the same card, apparently Nvidia used a new photolithographic manufacturing procedure and called it "GF116", but it's essentially the same, but with slightly higher stock clocks and some more headroom.

So I can't really think of a reason why it shouldn't work in the M15x as long as you have a BIOS version which supports the 460m.
The 560m can be found online for a decent price, or you could call Dell and get one from them.

[dutchess63]

Hello, Thanks for ur quick reply!
Greatly Appreciated.

I am on latest Bios A09, so that should support it right?

Looking to order from Eurocom, actually the 560m sells cheaper than both 460m and 470m,, which is Very decent indeed

Brgrds,

[svl7]

Yes, should work, though as I said, hasn't been tried so far.
It's a bit less powerful than the 470m at stock, but cheaper and shouldn't have the issues which the 470m in the M15x has.

[noelho]

Originally Posted by dutchess63

Hello, Thanks for ur quick reply!
Greatly Appreciated.

I am on latest Bios A09, so that should support it right?

Looking to order from Eurocom, actually the 560m sells cheaper than both 460m and 470m,, which is Very decent indeed

Brgrds,

hmmmm ... do let us know your results =D

[dutchess63]

I just ordered the card, and some arctic mx-3 & thermal pads.. that should do the job by large

Got it for 290usd plus 69usd shipping to The Netherlands.
Hope they dont send it by boat:-))

Will keep you posted ofcourse with the progress,
As soon as it arrives..

Cheers,

[widezu69]

Good luck, look forward to seeing your results!

[dutchess63]

Hola,
for some reason my post appears to be double in the forum, with different responses to it.. nevertheless..

There is 1 guy who has been successfull installing the 560M so far
BUT >> with modified driver 280.26 <<

So I thought I post the link for here. Make it nice and easy for everyone.

Modded Info file for Nvidia 280.26 drivers M18X

Cant wait for my card to arrive

Cheers,

[destinymax]

look forward to your results~Good luck!
Thx for your drivers!

[FallenDawn]

I await your good news