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    Is it Possible to Upgrade R3 into 3D?

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

  1. sherrypizza

    sherrypizza Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to upgrade M17x R3 with 6970m into 3D screen with nvidia card, do I just have to install nvidia graphics card or there is something has to be done with LED for 120Hz frequency output?
     
    sherrypizza, May 17, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Uhh you'll need a new LCD, an Nvidia MXM card, likely a new heatsink, I don't think it is really worth it. Might as well sell the R3 and buy a 3D. Dunno if you'd need a new motherboard, I don't think 3D has Optimus support.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 18, 2012
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  3. JakenSD

    JakenSD Notebook Enthusiast

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    No Optimus with the 3D screen. Laptop will be totally dependent on the graphics card.
     
    JakenSD, May 18, 2012
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    And there's also one motherboard for the M17x R3, the 3D panel uses an eDP port so the iGP is completely bypassed, hence no optimus.
     
    katalin_2003, May 18, 2012
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