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    Can i Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Brachra, May 27, 2012.

  1. Brachra

    Brachra Newbie

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    I own a m17X R4. with a Geforce GTX 660m

    i have the part # for a 7970m
    and found out its price, etc etc. and when/how to buy it.

    only question is

    If i were to purchase one would i be able to install it to replace the 660M thats in this thing?

    --EDIT--
    Im talking to a rep as i type this, hes stating its possible to upgrade it myself.

    i just really want a "community" response and perspective on this
     
    Brachra, May 27, 2012
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  2. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    Look at my sig...at the 7970 install and overclocking guide. ;)
     
    SlickDude80, May 27, 2012
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  3. Brachra

    Brachra Newbie

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    I guess my next question would be. Do you know any vendors whom sell said card? because dell is telling me i have to wait 6mo's from (m17x R4) release. i.e. "Point of sale" in order to purchase it from them

    --Also in the guide ti states the 580m/675m have diff heatsinks and thus require one to be purchased for the 7970M. Does the 660M also fall into this category?
     
    Brachra, May 27, 2012
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  4. JoeyFUZZ911

    JoeyFUZZ911 Notebook Evangelist

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    contact "upgradeyourlaptop" on ebay. They are Eurocom and based out of Canada and sell the Clevo 7970m which will work in our systems. I bought mine from them and waiting for the order to come in. You will be paying a pretty penny for it though.
     
    JoeyFUZZ911, May 28, 2012
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  5. Brachra

    Brachra Newbie

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    Would the 675m be a Noticeable change above the 660m?
     
    Brachra, May 28, 2012
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    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    As long as you dont have the 3D screen you are fine.
     
    Brabostaan, May 28, 2012
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  7. Brachra

    Brachra Newbie

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    I have the 3d screen.. why is this bad?
    I think anyway

    17.3-inch WideHD+ 1600 x 900 60Hz WLED

    The choices when buying were

    -- 17.3-inch WideHD+ 1600 x 900 60Hz WLED [Included in Price]
    17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED [Add $150.00 or $4.00/month1]
    17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 120Hz NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle --

    Im actually pretty sure i DONT have it..

    however? i have the option to turn on Stereoscopic 3D in Crysis 2 And such..does that mean i do have it?
     
    Brachra, May 28, 2012
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    xXxPykexXx Notebook Consultant

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    The 60Hz screens are not 3D, whether a program has a 3D Option is irrelevant if your display cannot render that.
     
    xXxPykexXx, May 28, 2012
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  9. Brachra

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    Oh Thank god, so does this mean that im capable of upgrading to a 7970M or a GTX 675?

    And if i did choose the 675M is it a noticeable upgrade above the 660m?
     
    Brachra, May 28, 2012
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  10. HaloGod2012

    HaloGod2012 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yes you can upgrade to either. I would highly rec you get the 7970m, cheaper and much, much more powerful than the 675m
     
    HaloGod2012, May 28, 2012
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