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    Did someone here @ NBR tried installing dual GTX460/560/580M or even 6870/6970

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by OmarAn, Aug 27, 2011.

  1. OmarAn

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    are they compatible? does it work? did someone actually tried it? :rolleyes: ON AN M17X-R3
     
    OmarAn, Aug 27, 2011
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    There is a thread for 6970m CF in a R2. Some have 580 SLI but not yet working correctly/
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 27, 2011
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    i forgot to mention this detail: ON AN ALIENWARE M17X-R3
     
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    Not possibe.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 27, 2011
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    Because the M17x R3 is a single MXM 3.0 GPU system.
     
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    oh, then i must be on a m18x to get SLi/CrossfireX right?
     
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    YES. :cool:
     
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    so my best deal for a sli/crossfire would be on an m17xr2
     
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    If you want xfire and those cards then your choices are M17R2 or M18. Obviously the m17 is cheaper but once you factor in the prices of upgraded cards the two are similar in price if you get the M18 on sale.
     
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    You can get an M17xR2 through the outlet, but you'll be sacrificing CPU power if you do.
     
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    try to talk to a rep when there is a good offer on, prolly get an m18x cheaper and its newer tech so a better investment.

    sure the m17x r2 u can drop 2 6990 in n stuff but its still an older chipset and cpu also 18 inch screen :D
     
    DarkXeRoX, Aug 27, 2011
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    Bigger screen means nothing. have you ever had a look at the 17" RGB LED the R2 is equiped with?

    About CPU power, during gaming it will be hard to tell if you have a 2920xm or a 840qm.... performance wise unless it is a really cpu bound game (like some emulators, or some bad consolle port..) you wont notice the differences..
     
    CptXabaras, Aug 28, 2011
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    Also, the i7940xm has the equivalemnt power of a 2920qm, will you notice the difference??? No,the interval beteween two is seconds
     
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    You either mean 2920XM or 2820QM.
     
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    For the average user, Which is what you are. You will not notice the difference between a 940xm and a 2920xm. From our talks I know you are going to use it for Uni and gaming, the difference will be minimal for you. If you get an R2 and buy dual 6970's and an outlet R2 which run from 12-1500 + about $600 for the cards. IDK about anyone here getting an M18x for under $2000 with Dual 6990's/6970's+ an XM. (unless AAFES) Omar get an R2 and later on if you want to upgrade get the 6970's. The 5870's with an XM is still no joke and won't be for a few years , + you will be able to get 6970's/6990's + they are working on 580's. An R3 will not be able to compare to either an R2 or an M18x.
     
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    sorry, i meant to say; i7 940xm is equivalent to 2820qm! Mkelliny, that is what i'm talking about, i'm just waiting the right moment and the right specs i want to be available in outlet! i'll get 720qm 5870 Xfire at leat 4gb ram and 500gb hdd! As for upgrades, the days are coming
     
    OmarAn, Aug 30, 2011
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