AW M17X R2 - SLI

Hey guys

I have a plan to sell AW M15X and replace it with AW M17 R2 SLI. My question is, has anyone successfully installed GTX series pascal like GTX 1060 - 1080 in SLI or single GPU?

if anyone can please share the information.

thanks.

 

Sorry pal, LVDS only notebook, anything beyond maxwell is impossible I'm afraid

Even tho I have never seen maxwell SLI in that notebook highest I've seen is HD 8790Ms

 

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really It is unfortunate

 

Max upgrade for M17X R2 is 8970M CFX

 

Just get a M18X R2.

 

Even M18x is old, I would not buy one today. Just make a clevo p870tm1 or better yet, desktop and move on. Alienware is no longer viable option either way

 

His budget is around the M17X R2 range. I just recommend he gets the M18X R2 over the M17X R2.

 

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I saw so many review on AW M17X R4 and its success upgrade to Pascal like GTX 1080, i think this laptop still in budget range and is very feasible to invest for the next 5 or 10 years.

I assume, the maximum configuration M17 R2 is SLI GTX 980M, when viewed from the GTX 1080 performance is much better than the SLI 980M isn't it right?

 

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clevo p870tm1 is perfect but the price damn expensive...

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Euroc...I-Clevo-P870TM1-G-Laptop-Review.274230.0.html

 

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M18X is to big, i prepare maximum size is 17inch

 

M17X R2 max config is 8970M crossfire, M15X is 970M

 

If M18x is too big then get M17xR4. You can run a 1060 easily in there, 980M, even 1070.

Just try and get one with the 120Hz display and you should be fine.

 

Well you can try and see if you can get an Alienware 17 R1 (R5) or the R4, either would be fine, both support pascal. a single GTX 1060 is faster than 8970M's.

 

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Hi Bro,

I Prefer AW M17X R4 more shows his identity that this laptop is an alien. AW 17 R1 or R5 is too soft, besides the used price is still above the AW M17X R4 price

 

then get alienware m17x r4 with 3d 120hz panel, pascal work there no problem. You can use MSI GTX 1070 for good performance, but must make some case mods to have it fit

 

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Yes.. is worth to have it..

 

Thing is, haswell can be cooled much easier than ivy. You cannot change voltages on an ivy bridge, meaning your overclock will be worse.

Just keep this in mind if you need CPU power, however if CPU performance is not important, the R4 will be the better choice.

 

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Noted bro... thanks for the advise...

 

I can sell you one , either aw 17 R1 or m17x R4 ... depends where you live , shipping can be arranged.

 

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thanks bro.. I am still looking for the buyer of AW M15X that I have, if I sell, I will replace it with several choices.
1. MSI GT60
2. AW M17X R4
3. EUROCOM P5 Pro - if i get yearly bonus: D
because the two options above are able and successful to be upgraded to GPU pascal architecture
i will lets u know later.

 

I really, really strongly advise you save money towards P870TM1. If not, go for P5 Pro or check what HIDevolution sells (do not buy from Eurocom). MSI Gt60 and M17x R4 are just too old to sink any money into

 

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interesting why don't I buy directly from Eurocom, yesterday I emailed them directly and asked a lot of things and they responded quickly and well, was there a problem with them? bro

 

Eurocom is a shady company, not to mention overpriced. Many respected board members here refuse to interface with Eurocom. I really recommend you work with a different reseller that sells Clevo laptops. @Donald@HIDevolution gets mentioned frequently around here, he seems to be a decent, honest person to work with.

 

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I see thanks bro.. for the suggestion I will consider it

 

Get an m17xr4, can run pascal fine with either 60hz/120hz panel you just have to use optimus for 60hz. Theres next to no performance loss doing this you just get longer battery life. the 3920xm you can overclock to easily get around i7 6700hq-7700hq levels

 

Do not purchase the clevo, the mainbonards tend to burn.

I would consider a GT 70.

Warning: it will make you not want to accept anything else but MSI.

 

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it seems you are a big fan of MSI MSI laptop prices damn.....expensive bro..

 

Not really a fan of MSI, I'm a fan of good notebooks. MSI made some horrible notebooks such as the 4th gen haswell GE series. I'm also a big fan of the Gigabyte Aorus X9 DT, Asus Chimera etc. I like when I get quality for my money.

The older alienwares are also quite decent, I don't like them as much as the older MSI notebooks for instance, but they are also up there.

sadly most manufacturers like to offer garbage, MSI is the only manufacturer thus far that offers a great (but expensive) overall package on older notebooks, today we got others such as Chimera, Aorus X9 DT etc.. Good driver support, BIOS support, great keyboard, great speakers etc.

While others are lacking in 1 or more thigns, such as the Alienware for instance, Mainboard is way to fickle and the lack of subwoofers in the m17 series also hurts it imo.

 

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actually I am a big fan of Alienware special size 15. only I am very disappointed DELL Alienware for 15 inch has no longer issued the MXM version. for size 17 is actually too big for me. that's why I also glanced at MSI GT60.

one thing that concludes me is to sell the AW M15X that I have because of the design of the Heatsink. the copper pipe used is too long to circulate so the heat flow that should be removed is not too maximal.

they should place the battery in the back and design copper pipes as short as possible and the heatsink as close as possible to this fan will maximize heat dissipation from the GPU and look like they fix it in the next 17 series.

heat on the AW m15x can only be overcome by replacing it with the first-generation AW 15 heatshink i have done it. that is sticking directly on the GPU, but must make a hole in the back. I have tried modifying and replacing the fan with a variety of fans with CFM 12.0 which is bigger but not maximal specially I use GTX 980M. so it's not maximal.

I still consider AW M17X R4 and MSI GT60 because these two laptops have the same chipset and both are pretty cheap. and both can be upgraded to GPU with pascal architecture.

 

Uhm what?
If 17 inch is to big, why do you consider M17x then? It's 17inch.

 

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AW17 it is an alternative option bro..

 

So why shouldnt GT 70 be an option too then??

 

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i saw the review it also quite interesting bro