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    5870s

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Arctic_Rush, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Arctic_Rush

    Arctic_Rush Notebook Guru

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    Hey all I want to upgrade to 5870's but is it just me or is it hard to find these cards for sale? like tiger direct and newegg both don't have them in-stock.
     
    Arctic_Rush, Oct 13, 2011
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    Trulyfatal Notebook Consultant

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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Speaking of the upgrade, why don't you go to 6970 or 6990s instead of the 5870s?
     
    TurbodTalon, Oct 13, 2011
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm pretty sure they will replace with 5800's if you are still warranty and your card goes bad.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 13, 2011
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  5. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    You will never find mobile gpus at retail stores. Best place is the marketplace section in the forum, Ebay, or the MXM Upgrade site.
     
    i has m11x, Oct 13, 2011
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    Yeah, are the 6000 series soooo much more $$$$ that they arent worth it? I dont know, I havent bothered to price it. Heck, couldnt you just buy one 6990 and it would be better then 5870s in crossfire?
     
    Megatony73, Oct 14, 2011
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    An overclocked 6990M is about on par with CF 5870 at stock clocks. The 69xx series cards have 2GB of VRAM, more shaders, and are infinitely more capable of handling tessellation. They are 40nm technology as well. Get two of them in CrossFire, and the 5870s don't stand a chance. You will pay about $800 for two 6970s. You can cover half of that just by selling your 5870s. Any way you work the numbers, it is much cheaper than an M18x. Plus, you retain the R2s gorgeous display.
     
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  8. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Agree with all of it. I <3 R2.

    Next mod, metallic gun metal gray chassis :D I'll be rocking this system for a while :p
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I agree with everything that Turbod and DR said R2 is a definite keeper for me as well! This system is amazing, and with the support of this forum it is truly "All Powerful"!

    @DR650SE I am looking forward to a tutorial on that gun metal gray chassis!
     
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    I bought a pair of 6990m that should arrive soon, once i install them on my R2 I'll be selling 2 5870m.
    PM me if interested.
     
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  11. Arctic_Rush

    Arctic_Rush Notebook Guru

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    yeah i was thinking about the 6000 series but ive heard its not that much better than 2 5870s plus i don't void my warranty correct?
     
    Arctic_Rush, Oct 14, 2011
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  12. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    If you get the 5870's through Dell that is the only way to have them covered by warranty, If you buy aftermarket ones Dell will not cover them. Your system warranty is not harmed at all.(As long as you keep your ORIGINAL factory shipped system components. So keep your 4870's and do NOT sell them, unless you have no warranty. Now in the case of a replacement or a depot repair you have to install the 4870's back in. You will be fine as long as you don't break anything while installing, and you do not sell your 4870's.

    2 6970's are up to 50% better than 2 5870's, 6990's are slightly better than 6970's. So it is a good upgrade, a 920xm which goes for about $250-300 is a good investment and you will notice a huge improvement.
     
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  13. Arctic_Rush

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    oh i see thanks for the information!
     
    Arctic_Rush, Oct 14, 2011
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  14. Arctic_Rush

    Arctic_Rush Notebook Guru

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    Hm well since Ill be keeping all my original parts i think i will probably try the 920xm and the 6970s or the 6990s just gotta save up first :p im glad this laptop is so upgradable
     
    Arctic_Rush, Nov 2, 2011
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  15. Mikeobwan

    Mikeobwan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell will not replace a 4870 or 5870 with a 6*** series card, as they are not "Officially" supported in the R2.

    I just went through this..

    Thanks
    Mike
     
    Mikeobwan, Nov 3, 2011
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