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    Alienware M17x R4 & GTX 460M

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ikarah, Jan 6, 2016.

  1. ikarah

    ikarah Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone,

    I have recently purchased an Alienware m17x r4 with an Nvidia 675m gfx card. Since I purchased it if I am about to play any game i get a BSOD or the laptop randomly says the nvidia card could not be ejected. I tried reinstalling the latest Nvidia drivers and also the original Alienware drivers and I cleared the old drivers using DDU in safe mode. Nothing worked. I also tried opening the laptop and checking if there is any dust blocking the fans or if the card is loose but, there wasn't any. I have decided that the graphics card is most likely faulty and I will have to downgrade to a gtx 460m due to a tight budget (any other advise on good budget compatible cards is welcome).

    Is ithe gtx 460m going to be compatible and would the bracket from the 675m fit directly?

    Also if anyone knows what else may be causing this issue please advise but, I think the card is faulty.

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    I attached an image of the error. Thank you
     
    ikarah, Jan 6, 2016
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