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    6990m VS Future 3D?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Altuno, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. Altuno

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    Wow, I'm asking a lot of questions over here :p

    I'm considering buying the R3 with no 3D features, and no 120hz screen, and then replacing the screen. I wonder, if I were to suddenly wan't 3D on the awesome new screen, how possible would this be with a 6990m?
     
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  2. Brabostaan

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    Not possible as far as I know.

    Buy a external 3D sceen and 3D on that.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 1, 2011
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  3. Altuno

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    Don't I need an Nvidia card to be compatible with 3D?
     
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    No. Blu ray player for the content and a external 3D monitor or 3D TV.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 1, 2011
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  5. Altuno

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    Would I be able to play games in 3D? That really seems to be the only real reason I'd get 3D
     
    Altuno, Aug 1, 2011
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    On the external yes. Dont know how it will look on a 3D TV but a 3D monitor should be ok.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 1, 2011
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    It should work, but with ati don't u need a compatible monitor and not just a 120hz screen?
     
    d2c, Aug 1, 2011
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