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    A question about the HD 7970M...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Pistino01, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. Pistino01

    Pistino01 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,
    a week ago i finally ordered the M17x with the HD 7970M GPU and i'd like to ask if the card is 3D capable, because i'm also about to buy a new TV to hook the M17x into and can't decide whether to buy a 3D ready TV or a normal 2D LED TV .
     
    Pistino01, Jul 6, 2012
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    The 7970M is not 3D capable. But still a 3D ready TV is always a nice addition =P
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Jul 6, 2012
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    DumbDumb Alienware !Wish money wasn't the problem.

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    are you sure? I could have sworn it was..

    or is there a problem with it Luis? I have not tried the 3D but according to this it is..

    AMD Radeon™ HD 7900M Series Graphics
     
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    Sorry let me rephrase :p

    If you got a M17x r4 with a AMD 7970M GPU, the laptop won't have the Nvidia Internal emitter. Therefore, unless you buy an external emitter, it wouldn't be able to reproduce 3D.

    On the other hand, a 3D ready TV should have an emitter, what I'm not sure of is if the card will be able to use that emitter. To be honest, we haven't had any 3D tests with AMD cards so far.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Jul 6, 2012
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  5. Pistino01

    Pistino01 Notebook Geek

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    Well, the card seems to be... so is it 3D capable in m17x as well ?
     
    Pistino01, Jul 6, 2012
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    You would need an internal 120Hz LCD for that
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Jul 6, 2012
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    It definitely is. Samsung is releasing a version of their gamer 7 series that has one. Some day.... I think when AMD actually has a production worthy driver that supports all features of their new chip stably.
     
    hfm, Jul 6, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    What are you talking about !?? I used the IZ3D driver recommended by AMD and played Max Payne 3 in 3D !!
     
    Prasad, Jul 7, 2012
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    Have you? And what notebook have you got ? M17x? If so, were you using an external monitor?
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, the M17x. And no, I used the notebook display.
     
    Prasad, Jul 7, 2012
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    Ah, thanks.
     
    Pistino01, Jul 7, 2012
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    evoandroidevo Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought you had to use a 3d display o_O

    Sent From My Rooted EVO 3D
     
    evoandroidevo, Jul 7, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I thought so too. But the IZ3D driver allowed for Max Payne 3 to be rendered and displayed in 3D. It was as easy as that.
     
    Prasad, Jul 8, 2012
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    Could you give a link to that driver? And you really don't need a stereoscopic screen?

    Sent From My Rooted EVO 3D
     
    evoandroidevo, Jul 8, 2012
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    The AMD 7970M supports AMD HD3D.

    AMD HD3D - iZ3D.com
     
    Prasad, Jul 8, 2012
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    He probably has a stereoscopic 3D display... There is no way a 60Hz stock one could render anything in 3D. All im trying to find out is, if the HD 7970m's 3D function will work on an external 3D TV... If someone has the means to try it, please do.
     
    Pistino01, Jul 8, 2012
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