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bvbz

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So, my friend just got the new Alienware 13 in, and I have to say I really like the laptop. My issue is that the 960m/965m was just released; what's the typical turnaround for a company like Dell to put the new GPUs in? More importantly, is it likely they will put the 965m in it? Anyone have any insight?
 
bvbz said:
So, my friend just got the new Alienware 13 in, and I have to say I really like the laptop. My issue is that the 960m/965m was just released; what's the typical turnaround for a company like Dell to put the new GPUs in? More importantly, is it likely they will put the 965m in it? Anyone have any insight?
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My guess is definitely not anytime soon. Especially considering they are pushing that external gpu unit (graphics amplifier).
 
I don't think it'll take too long considering they just released the M15 with the 9xx series cards. Hopefully they should have it out within a few months.
 
Alienware (Dell) is slow to adapt new tech. Sometimes new parts won't even come out until a year after they're released. I've noticed this over several years. I wouldn't hold my breath or wait out anything when it comes to Alienware.
 
I saw in the service manual recently with the 960m listed there.
 
The 960m is just a rebrand of the 860m and the 965M uses a GM204 core (cut down) so wont fit, no reason to wait if that's the machine you want.
 
I recently picked up the new 15 with the 970m and I have to say... unless you just need the 13" form factor... make the jump and get the beefier GPU.... its 1000% worth it.
 
I hope you don't want to use the desktop graphics adapter box with it since it has a lot worse design than the MSI G30 with the use of the cable docking. I have tested out the GS30 at CES and I was very impressed though its on top of the box docking is not up to all potential customer's tastes.
 
The Alienware 13 once it gets the GTX960/965M variant will be worth while, but as MunneY stated the 15 is just a tad bigger and has a beefier graphics option.
 
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