Upgrading the Alienware Laptop Graphics Card
There are two following ways by which one can upgrade the GPU of Alienware laptops:
- Upgrading the Alienware laptop graphic card using external graphics card
- Upgrading the Alienware laptop graphic card by replacing the older one with the newer one
Upgrading the Alienware laptop graphic card using external graphic card
If you own a later model of Alienware laptop and looking to upgrade its graphic card, then there is good news for you as your laptop might have a dedicated port for connecting the e-GPU. To connect an Alienware graphic amplifier or e-GPU you need PCI express interface between the laptop and the graphics card so the thunderbolt 3 port can serve this purpose.
In the late versions there are dedicated external graphic ports, so you simply need to plug your e-GPU in your laptop and connect the graphic amplifier with the power supply. If you are interested in buying one, then click here. However, Dell has recently launched a new e-GPU that is Polaris which can be connected to the newer laptops using the thunderbolt 4 port and will remove the necessity of any dedicated port for external graphic card, also it comes with a water cooling system.
Upgrading the Alienware laptop graphic card by making changes in the hardware
Another way of upgrading the graphic card of an Alienware laptop is by making changes to hardware which is quite a complicated process and is suitable only if you are well aware of components of the laptop and their working. Moreover, the list provided below shows the model which supports the upgradation of their GPU, and if you have the similar model as in the list then visit here and select the upgrades you want to do to your laptop.
On a serious note,if you are planning to buy a new Alienware laptop and you have a plan to upgrade it in near future then go for the Alienware area 51m as it is a fully customizable laptop.
List of Alienware laptops whose GPU can be upgraded
Not all Alienware laptops have the option of GPU upgradation as it depends on the internal design of the laptop because some have integrated graphic card, and some have discrete graphic cards. So, here is the list of Alienware laptops whose GPU can be upgraded:
- Alienware Area 51-m
- Alienware 18 (R3)
- Alienware M18X (R2)
- Alienware M18X (R1)
- Alienware M18X (R1)
- Alienware M17 (R6)
- Alienware M17X (R4)
- Alienware M18X (R1)
- Alienware M17X (R3)
- Alienware M17X (R2)
- Alienware M17X (R1)
- Alienware M18X (R1)
- Alienware M15X (R1)
Conclusion
Alienware is the flagship series of the Dell, which is known for its performance, however as the laptop age its newer versions are launched making it outdated. The GPU is one of the main components of a laptop because it powers up the display and provides users with a great gaming experience. So with the passage of time, it needs to be upgraded, this guide explains the two ways by which you can upgrade your graphic card of Alienware laptop.
