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    M17X R2 with 3D

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by uthall, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. uthall

    uthall Notebook Consultant

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    So if i ws to install the nvidia 460m into the R2, and output it to a 3D capable monitor, would it have 3D?

    Sorry if this is a lame question.

    :eek:
     
    uthall, Feb 5, 2011
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    No because you still need a Dual link DVI output to support 120hz monitor and the R2 doesn't have one

    Wait a minute you have Display port and that may works but i am not sure
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Feb 5, 2011
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    Yeah, this should work with a DisplayPort to DisplayPort connection, I don't know about DP to HDMI connections though...

    And you'll also need the Nvidia 3D vision kit.
     
    svl7, Feb 5, 2011
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  4. inap

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    yes an adaptive dual link to dp will get you 120hz. but cost like $100 for the adapter. :(
     
    inap, Feb 5, 2011
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    claxdog Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would it not work with hdmi? I dont need two cables hooked to my tv for it to work in 3d from my ps3.
     
    claxdog, Feb 5, 2011
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    desu Notebook Evangelist

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    i believe the hdmi port would have to be 1.4 compliant and as of 3.55 firmware the ps3 is 1.4 compliant or maybe it was 3.50 not really sure on that one
     
    desu, Feb 5, 2011
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    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    the best way to go about it for now is to get some good old red blue glasses and enjoy the 3d old school style
     
    granyte, Feb 5, 2011
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  8. uthall

    uthall Notebook Consultant

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    hmmm......are few maybies here, but it doesnt sound like anyone has done this?

    Does anyone have anythng more concrete than "should"

    Thanks.... :rolleyes:
     
    uthall, Feb 5, 2011
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  9. claxdog

    claxdog Notebook Evangelist

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    So the HDMI on our r2s are not 1.4? Can dell make them 1.4 via software.
     
    claxdog, Feb 6, 2011
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  10. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    I think it's has a different hardware.
     
    Typecast, Feb 6, 2011
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