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    AMD 7970m available for buy

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by flingin, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    Hello brothers and sisters,
    I PM'd ebay seller ''upgradeyourlaptop and he gave me an ETA


    Fingers CROSSED IT WILL WORK IN R2 :))))0 :D :D :D

    NOTE: Please, do not post content from private correspondence
     
    flingin, Apr 20, 2012
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  2. Heihachi88

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    is upgradeyourlaptop not scammers?
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  3. Cereallll

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    pretty sure that is same as Laptopmonkey on eBay-they just changed their name

    They have been sellers of processors and have proved to be pretty legit
     
    Cereallll, Apr 20, 2012
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  4. Heihachi88

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    Laptopmonkey == Upgrademonkey for now and yeah they're fair - already bought 2 processors from them 5 stars ill give to them.

    But upgradeyourlaptop - i'm not sure...
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  5. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    Why scammers ?
    i bought 6970m from them and 90% of R2 users have bought from them as well, all very happy, including me :)

    Upgradeyourlaptop is basicly Eurocom company, just on ebay lol

    So te Official relase of 7970M is on 24th of April, and in 2 weeks from now we can buy the card on ebay.
     
    flingin, Apr 20, 2012
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  6. Heihachi88

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    so it would be a eurocom 7970m. Interesting, would it have issues with 100% fan speed or not..
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  7. GeoCake

    GeoCake http://ted.ph

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    I've bought a 6990M from them, it was a Clevo card and worked well but not well enough!
     
    GeoCake, Apr 20, 2012
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  8. Heihachi88

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    If we get a eurocom 7970M could we flash it to Dell vBios? or we can keep eurocom vBios?
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  9. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Heihachi you keep asking hypothetical questions. No one will know for sure unless someone acquires one and tries it out.

    As to attempt answer your questions, sure it is likely that the Dell vbios will allow certain features such as audio over HDMI and such but no one knows.
     
    widezu69, Apr 20, 2012
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  10. SlickDude80

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    how much are they asking for a 7970?
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  11. Heihachi88

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    it would be in 600-700$ range.
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  12. postalman

    postalman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought one Notebook from eBay seller 'upgradeyourlaptop'. Bought Clevo Barebone p170hm (Eurocom Neptune non 3d screen)with AMD 6970m wich was dead. After one month I solved this trouble through eBay resolution center. He send me new one by RMA. Also there is a vary strange description in his videocards on eBay. It says "no returns" because too many people send him DOA cards wich was new and was checked if they work before shipping. So if he will send bricked card there is no way to return it. Also some man PM me about his 6990m wich was bought from Eurocom and was dead too. Their support give him RMA#, he send card and nothing. Simply dont answer to his emails. Thats man (upgradeyourlaptop)working in Eurocom. I send my card to Eurocom Corp. Canada. So be carefull with Eurocom. Some people satisfied some are very dissapointed in this Company.
     
    postalman, Apr 20, 2012
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  13. Cereallll

    Cereallll Notebook Consultant

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    If you buy from Ebay and he says no return, that doesn't mean anything.
    If card is doa, open a case and Ebay will back you up for sure.
    Been there, done that.... Ebay always sides with buyer when dealing with faulty merchandise
     
    Cereallll, Apr 20, 2012
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  14. long2905

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    For a time upgradeyourlaptop was the only outlet with 580M for sale. This seller is as legit as it goes.
     
    long2905, Apr 20, 2012
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  15. katalin_2003

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    First of all, upgradeyourlaptop is indeed Eurocom's eBay store.

    Second, they post the No returns accepted line because many have bought cards from them without checking compatibility with their systems and declared DOA when the cards were actually fully working. If you are honest they will work with you in case there's something wrong but i'm not saying they are great.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 20, 2012
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  16. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    Yes, this is true @Katalin.
    I imagine, that some of them OC'd the cards and bricked them, then they wanted new card or money back.

    Look at their feedback.

    And i would do the same on their place, would you ??
     
    flingin, Apr 20, 2012
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  17. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    it is not listed in their store?? you just sent them an email asking if they are selling any?? also as Slick is saying, how much??
     
    maxheap, Apr 20, 2012
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  18. SlickDude80

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    Guys, you can wait for a 7990m, but the 7990 may not happen. The 7970m is already 100W. What are they going to do with the 7990? increase stream processors? The 7990m will have to be a completely new design so i'm not waiting for anything
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  19. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    @Slick you are waiting for the 7990m by passing the time playing with a 7970m :D
     
    widezu69, Apr 20, 2012
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  20. SlickDude80

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    lol...yes, for sure.

    widezu, do you know if anyone has a 7970m driver (i.e., inf already modded)?
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  21. postalman

    postalman Notebook Enthusiast

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    7970m will be 65-70w. Its not official but looks like true because of new memory chips which need less power for the same perfomance.
    Here is a link: ÏÂÒ»´ú¸ß¶ËÏÔ¿¨È«¹æ¸ñ¼°ÐÔÄܱ©¹â£¨AMD Radeon HD 7970M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M£©_´÷¶ûAlienwareÍâÐÇÈËÂÛ̳
    Look at 3dmark 11 score 4500-4700 =) Great perfomance for 70w.

    One more interesting link: Tech ARP - Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 13.0

    Beta drivers for Windows 8 available on AMD which support 78xx/79xx series. I think for mobile solutions we will see when they will be represented.
    Hope it will be true and prices will be reasonable )
     
    postalman, Apr 20, 2012
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  22. SlickDude80

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    no Postal...

    7970m is 100w, here are the confirmed specs...

    850mhz core
    1200mhz vram
    1280 spu's
    256 bit
    100w

    it is essentially a downclocked desktop 7870
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  23. postalman

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  24. xeroxide

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    i bought a pair of 6970's and a 5870m from upgradeyourlaptop.
    never had an issue, even threw in the crossfire cable for me at no cost :D
    and, i bought the second 6970m months after the first.
     
    xeroxide, Apr 20, 2012
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  25. Heihachi88

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    you bought 6970's with clevo vBios?
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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  26. bigtonyman

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    from what I understand they work fine but with a few minor issues. We shall see what comes up when someone pops one of these into an m17x r3. Till then nobody knows. ;)

    Edit: Ill also try to come up with a decent guide on how to also upgrade your GPU. I went from a 460m to a 6990m, and from what I have seen so far the 7970 will be no different other than installing different drivers. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Apr 20, 2012
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  27. postalman

    postalman Notebook Enthusiast

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    xeroxide

    Looks I am a lucky one )

    I think upgradeyourlaptop is an honest man but company no. There is a huge topic here in this forum about Eurocom. Use search.
     
    postalman, Apr 20, 2012
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  28. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Hmz, I like this quote the best:

    Hmz perhaps don't offer machines at lower prices than you can do. If they tried that stunt in the UK they would be breaking the law. No matter the discount you have you MUST be treated the same as any other customer regardless of the price you pay.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 20, 2012
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  29. SkittlesXD

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    I read that thread (and many similar stories) and it keeps me far from eurocom. I'll play BF3 on a toaster before I order a video card from them.
     
    SkittlesXD, Apr 20, 2012
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  30. katalin_2003

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    Now let's not turn this thread into a pro-con Eurocom discussion.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 20, 2012
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  31. long2905

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    So since the content of the OP is modified, can I ask when is the ETA and is there any information censored from tha tpost?
     
    long2905, Apr 20, 2012
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    Well I'll be definitely interested to see someone try this in an R2. My 6970's are running like champs and I have 0 complaints...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't be tempted if they worked and the performance was significant enough to justify the cost.
     
    Greywolf22, Apr 20, 2012
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  33. HSN21

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    So it's pretty much equal 7850 Desktop version in gaming performance?
    Not bad for laptops

    I wonder if heat will be reduced but since it's 100watt i don't think we will see that much of a reduction
     
    HSN21, Apr 20, 2012
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    If I wanted to stick one of these in my R2, would I need a new power supply? :confused:
     
    wonderpookie, Apr 20, 2012
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    obviuosly you dont need a new power supply since 6990m is 100watt too
    you can even put 2*7970m in it with a litlle undervolting i guess
     
    lastshady, Apr 20, 2012
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  36. SlickDude80

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    ya, should be between an amd 7850 to 7870 desktop

    For those that only know Nvidia...that's desktop gtx 570 territory. That's faster than 560ti

    That's pretty darn good in a laptop
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  37. HSN21

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    I suspect Nvidia will do better with 680m though

    650m (which can be used in 11inch laptops and upcoming clevo) already pass 560m scores, heck can even maybe pass 570m scores when overclocked :eek:

    Still if 680m was much better the gap between desktops and laptops is getting smaller and smaller year after year

    I remember the days of @lol gaming laptops mockery by people :p
     
    HSN21, Apr 20, 2012
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  38. SlickDude80

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    it will be close. I doubt the 680m will be that much better, if at all. There's only so much you can do with 100w...

    either way, i will assume that the 680m will be cost prohibitive when they first come out
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  39. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Slick is probably right. The GTX 680m will be way overpriced when it comes out. However, I'm hoping for the ability to overvolt both cards. The ability to bring things close the the desktop speeds. I mean with an OV, the 580m was able to achieve 560 Ti speeds. If the 7970m OC's well, then I'm hoping it will hit desktop 7870 speeds :)

    The 680m looks to have the same specs as the upcoming GTX 660 (all rumoured of course). And I bet it could hit the same specs with an OV.
     
    widezu69, Apr 20, 2012
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  40. bigtonyman

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    Sounds like fun :D

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 using tapatalk 2
     
    bigtonyman, Apr 20, 2012
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  41. SlickDude80

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    I'll have the 7970 tomorrow ... we will all see soon :D
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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    Already? Did you promise your first born child for it? :confused:
     
    SkittlesXD, Apr 20, 2012
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  43. SlickDude80

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    lol...no. I'll have pics by tomorrow and hopefully, i'll be able to install it. I'm currently messing with the inf in the 12.3 drivers. Hoping that that's all it will take.
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 20, 2012
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  44. littleone562

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    Do some benchies as soon as you are able to get it working :)
     
    littleone562, Apr 20, 2012
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  45. Heihachi88

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    Where do you buy it? :)
     
    Heihachi88, Apr 20, 2012
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    Not sure if troll :-s... theres not a single hint of joke in there :-s
     
    long2905, Apr 20, 2012
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    SlickDude80 how much cost you and how many days take to shipping and veliver the card and it will decress performance about 1 or 2 %???
     
    hanser, Apr 20, 2012
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    any guesses on how much better the 7970m will be over the 6990m? and is it even worth the upgrade?
     
    x32993x, Apr 21, 2012
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  49. micahmatthew

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    7 series has graphics switching like optimus. That alone is sweet. Ppl think 25 percent over 6990.

    How much does it cost ? When is ETA ? I want one
     
    micahmatthew, Apr 21, 2012
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  50. SlickDude80

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    no joke bro...i'm dont troll.

    Just some info for you guys:

    I just got confirmation that the 7970m does 5384 3dmark11's STOCK. That's zero OC on the CPU and GPU...oh...that's with tesselation ON
     
    SlickDude80, Apr 21, 2012
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