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    M17X 120hz LCD upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rsgametech, Feb 14, 2015.

  1. rsgametech

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    Currently have the 1600x900.

    With the 120hz will i get 120 fps & 3d vision?

    Whats involved with fitting it?
     
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    what revision of m17x? and if you have an unsupported card 3d vision will not work. Also is you have an AMD card the system will not even post with the 120hz screen plugged in. Hope this helps
     
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    DOH! i had a 770m but getting a 7970m...need more coffee!

    I was thinking of having v-sync on with 7970m and having fps over 60.
     
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    Would a m6600 lcd work in an m17x?
     
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    All depends on the connector. Idk what connector the m6600 has.
     
    bigtonyman, Feb 15, 2015
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