Wanting to Upgrade Graphics Card

Hey guys,

I have been pondering upgrading my graphics card because of a few incoming games I have on pre-order (Borderlands 2 and Dishonored).

My laptop specs:


Order Contents:
- Digital Storm Laptop 233039 Quantity: 1 $1,771.00

System Configuration:
Chassis: Digital Storm x15 8690 (Weight: 7.38 LBS)
Display: 15.6 inch HD+ LED Display with Enhanced Super Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1600 x 900)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz (6MB Cache) (Quad Core)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 at 1333MHz (Extreme-Performance) (NOTE: Requires i7-720QM or Higher Processor)
Inputs: Gigabit Ethernet LAN / Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 500GB (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Access: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Integrated Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
Carry Bag: Standard Carrying Bag
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: Razer Deathadder Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty


The 5870 has served me well, but I wanted to make sure I was in the best position I can be, and figured with all of the new cards coming out, something will most likely be better than what I have. The issues I have are knowing which cards I can actually fit into the chassis, and what the best cards I have access to would be. All advice and help is much appreciated, and if you need more info from me to help, just ask away

Edited by Odyssey996 - 09 Sep 2012 at 11:28am