Do you need a certain type of graphics card for the M17x r3

Hi, i was looking to upgrade my gtx 460m to either a 6970 or a 485m. One small problem I'm having is finding where to buy either of the cards, and if i need a specific 485 or 6970 for the m17x. Is it possible that I could just go to my local computer store (who sells Asus) and see if they will sell me one of the cards above or even the gtx 580m? any feedback will be helpfull

 

Check the NBR Marketplace, there's a member selling them.
iDK if the ASUS ones have the same architecture and would be safe to flash a Dell vBIOS on them.

 

alright thanks ill look and see what i can find.

 

Asus doesn't make a laptop with anything but the 460m, aka you can't buy an Asus 485/580/6970 as they aren't made. Even if one was made Asus uses proprietary reverse MXM slot cards that won't work with AW's. You'll need to look for either an Alienware or Clevo/Sager card for it to work.

 

that's what I was afraid of
Here, contact this guy:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/computer-components/591124-fs-gtx-560m-brand-new-free-heatsink.html

Or try mxmupgrade.

 

One problem with that idea, there's no guarantee that the 560m will work with the M17xR3, and even if it does it's basically an overclocked 460m with slightly better tessellation ability. If you're going to do an upgrade I would recommend one of four things:
1)Contact Dell and buy the 6970m or 580m from them, guaranteed to be plug and play.
2) Contact the member BabyHemi on here and buy one from him, he should be able to get you any of the cards but they will be Clevo/Sager versions.
3)Buy one from a member on here in the marketplace.
4)Contact RJtech.com for a 6970m

 

I post the link to his FS thread for the 560M so you'll know who I was talking about as he sells both the Clevo mobility 6970 and the 580M, Dane is right, there's no guarantee that the 560m will work but also a waste IMO going from a 460M to a 560M.

 

Just buy a 6970M straight from Dell.

 

Doing that, your card will also be covered by Dell's warranty so you'll have nothing to worry about just in case

 

how much is that going to cost me though? I saw the same guy thats selling the gtx 560m also sells 6970's. will that version of the card work?

 

It might need to be flashed with a Dell vBIOS.

 

Someone correct me, but isn't Dell selling 6970M for less than $500?

 

Just call, explain tou want to change your GPU (don't use words as "upgrade" ) and maybe you can get it cheaper returning the 460M..

 

im past my return date though and i bought the laptop in march

 

I'm not talking about the whole laptop, just the video card(GPU).

 

What is dell charging for a direct sale of a 6970m though?

 

good question. i'd like to know that too. it'd be awesome if they offered some kind of "swap out" for the 6870 to a 6970. if not i suppose one could sell the 6870 on ebay or whatnot.

though i dunno if its really worth more than 200-300$ to upgrade? i mean, really what kind of performance are you looking for? i can run Witcher 2 on medium with the stock 6870 no prob, no OC.

 

Your best bet is to call and ask. maybe they'll take back your mobility 6870 so you'll have to pay less and not have to sell your current card on your own.

 

I called dell, I want the 6970 card! But I want to put it on my business credit and they would not let me. BUT! Here is the quote they sent me via email:

Quote Details




Quote Number: ########
Item Number Quantity Item Description

V9XKH 1 Card,Graphics,Advanced Micro Devices,6970M,Digipath $569.99

11725 1 Warranty Longer of 90 Days or Remainder of System Warranty/ Svc Contract. 21 Day Return. Parts may be Reconditioned. $0.00

375-6061 1 Thank you, Dell Outlet $0.00

Subtotal: $569.99
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $44.17
Environmental Disposal Fee: $0.00

Total Price w/Discounts: $614.16