Alienware m11x R3 graphics card upgrade

[mennor19d]

I am looking to purchase a Alienware m11x R3, however, from what I can tell they come with a GTX 540m GPU. I have read that the graphics card can be upgraded, but I have not found one that says it is for a Alienware m11x R3. I have seen some for the Alienware m17x and m18x, will these cards work? They look identical from what I can tell in the pictures. I would like to get it up to a 880m or higher. Any help or advice with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[mlga91]

Those cards (540m,880m, etc) are MXM cards, those are rare to find, you usually see them in ebay, i would't get that machine if you have any intention of upgrading it. Why dont you build your own PC?

 

[mennor19d]

I was going to upgrade it to 16gb ram and throw a SSD in it. I have seen those MXM cards on Amazon, eBay, etc... but I am not sure if any particular one will be compatible with the m11x R3. The reason I really like this machine is that its an 11in, the m11x R3 can use the Dell external batteries for extended use, which will be nice for traveling.