Can I use an ASUS Strix GTX 980 TI in an Alienware Amplifier?

[acshaw80]

I recently purchased an Alienware 15" with an 970m graphics card. I was thinking of picking up an Alienware Amplifier to upgrade it to desktop performance when needed. The question I have is will an Asus Strix 980 TI work in the amplifier? My concerns are around the power supply. The amplifier puts out 460 watts and Dell says it supports a card up to 375 watts. I think this card is right around that limit. Thoughts?

 

[sizzling]

It should have enough wattage but I can't see a mobile CPU keeping up with a 980Ti

 

[acshaw80]

It should have enough wattage but I can't see a mobile CPU keeping up with a 980Ti

There are quite a few reviews out there with guys using a Titan X so I think it would be ok, no? The processor is an i7 6700 HQ quad core 3.5ghz

 

[sizzling]

I'm sure it will work but I expect some games will be held back by a mobile CPU. Even a modern desktop i5 can hold back a 980Ti in extremely CPU heavy games and mobile cpu's are much weaker.

 

[RCFProd]

It should have enough wattage but I can't see a mobile CPU keeping up with a 980Ti

There are quite a few reviews out there with guys using a Titan X so I think it would be ok, no? The processor is an i7 6700 HQ quad core 3.5ghz

They're using the best graphics card possible to get the most out of the test. Doesn't mean a GPU can't be held back. 3.5 Ghz is not bad at all though but I think a GTX 980 Ti is kinda pushing it. Perhaps a GTX 970/R9 390 instead would be better.

 

[spentshells]

Are you unsatisfied with the performance of the 970m? It seems more than enough for a 1080p screen.

What games are you having graphical issue with?