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    Dell won't give me anything BUT the 6970m!!!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by CleaningService, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. CleaningService

    CleaningService Notebook Consultant

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    I've phoned in numerous times inquiring about the 580m/6990m, and all they've said is that the only card available for purchase separately is the 6970m....

    I wanted to pull the trigger on the 6990m (because I don't think my wallet would like me to get the 580m) but they won't give it to me!!!

    I've called several times over the past few weeks and they won't give it to me!!! I'm also getting a little sick of this 460m........
     
    CleaningService, Aug 20, 2011
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    DarkXeRoX Notebook Consultant

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    that sucks man although u have your laptop already i still have to wait for mine ;p

    guess patience is key here :(
     
    DarkXeRoX, Aug 20, 2011
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    My guess they have very limited stock and want to reserve them for laptop purchases.
     
    aarpcard, Aug 20, 2011
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  4. CleaningService

    CleaningService Notebook Consultant

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    Shame :/ do you guys know if I can purchase the card from somewhere else??
     
    CleaningService, Aug 20, 2011
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    A couple people on NBR are selling Clevo cards which should work in the R3 just fine.
     
    aarpcard, Aug 20, 2011
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    I would just overclock your 6970m to 820/1100 until such a time as you can get a 6990m. Honestly I cannot tell much difference between the two gaming, they are both very powerful.
     
    ValkerieFire, Aug 20, 2011
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    Wait for 7xxx and 6xx
     
    ewitte12, Aug 20, 2011
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    Are you trying to get a replacement? Or are you buying new? I don't get why Dell would "not give it to you" lol..
     
    maxtek, Aug 20, 2011
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    CleaningService Notebook Consultant

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    I am just trying to get something to 'replace' my 460m. They are saying the only card that can be purchased separately is the 6970m........... While other users on this forum were able to purchase the 580m and 6990m
     
    CleaningService, Aug 21, 2011
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  10. krazor8

    krazor8 Notebook Guru

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    i bought 1 now problem... got it for my gfs computer... did they say y?
     
    krazor8, Aug 21, 2011
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