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    GTX 580m now only $75 more than 6990m...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by nayilalien, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    Just checked the Alienware.com website. It's no longer 300 bucks more than the 6990m.

    :eek:

    Just thought some of you would like to know.


    Ohh Nvidia
     
    nayilalien, Nov 3, 2011
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  2. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I wouldn't mind getting a 580M for my R2, but I doubt that lower price is going to carry over to the aftermarket. Not at least anytime soon.
     
    TurbodTalon, Nov 3, 2011
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  3. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Grrr this happens less than a week after i buy a 6990 :p
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 3, 2011
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  4. Communism

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    I'm literally on the phone ordering right now because of this. haha

    Edit: I take that back, they didn't want to negotiate, gonna try tomorrow for a US rep who might be able to help =X
     
    Communism, Nov 3, 2011
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    OoSchismoO Notebook Consultant

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    will dell give a refund if you purchased it at the full price less than 30 days ago?
     
    OoSchismoO, Nov 3, 2011
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    Hey BigTonyMan, has someone figured out how to make an ATI card work with the 120hz 3D screen in the R3? Or do you not have that option on your R3? Reason I ask is because I just sold a 6990M to an R3 owner who was previously running an Nvidia setup, and it wouldn't work. He ended up having to resell it.
     
    TurbodTalon, Nov 3, 2011
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  7. bigtonyman

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    i only have the 50htz setup so it won't be a problem, but the 120htz screen is still only compatible with nvidia cards as far i know do to hardware limitations. :( there is a thread from back in march that addresses this in detail i believe.
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 3, 2011
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