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    Alienware Graphics Amplifier on AW M17x R3 ??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rizzo20, Apr 25, 2015.

  1. rizzo20

    rizzo20 Notebook Guru

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    What laptops are compatible with the new Alienware Graphics Amplifier? I would love to use a desktop GTX 780 on my old M17x R3. Will this work? I was even thinking about buying a new M15 lappy and using my GTX 780 on that. Any thoughts?
     
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It doesn't have the port.
     
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    Alienware 15 + Amplifier + GTX 780 will work

    M17x R3 + amplifier will not work, there is no PCIe port on the M17x R3
     
    Raidriar, Apr 25, 2015
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    OK thanks for the info. Im thinking about getting the M15. My M17x R3 has been a great laptop but its time to upgrade. I honestly think this M17x R3 is too heavy and bulky so I want a smaller one this time. I also have a GTX 780 desktop card laying here collecting dust. I might as well get the AGA since its only $175 right now when purchased with a 13/15/17.
     
    rizzo20, Apr 26, 2015
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    If you M17x R3 is too big/bulky, feel free to trade it for my macbook pro haha
     
    Raidriar, Apr 26, 2015
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