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    M17XR2 w/SLI upgrading GPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by boxboy, Nov 5, 2011.

  1. boxboy

    boxboy Notebook Consultant

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    M17XR2 with GeForce GTX 285M x 2

    Is it possible/practical to upgrade my M17XR2 with a newer GPU?

    Or...

    Since I have two M17XR2's in really good condition would it be more cost effective if I (try to) sell both and buy a newer model?
     
    boxboy, Nov 5, 2011
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am glad to be able to tell you that the 6970M and 6990M both work, single card and CrossFire.

    6970M/6990M in M17xR2

    Sell one of them to cover the cost of the upgrade.
     
    TurbodTalon, Nov 5, 2011
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    boxboy Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks TurbodTalon! I posted a help request in that thread.
     
    boxboy, Nov 5, 2011
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