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    M17x R1 + Gtx285 Sli

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ID4, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. ID4

    ID4 Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys

    I recently updated the firmware on my HDD's and it looks like the stuttering problem ive had is solved forever. Now I am concidering of upgrading my gpu with something more spicy. Since I read that Dell wont support the ATI 5xxx and Nvidia 4xx cards in the R1, Im going for the 285's.

    In bios it says I have a 240W PSU, and I believe it is the standard for R1's and should be able to handle the two OC'd cards.

    Have someone successfully installed a pair of these in their R1 and can confirm that they work fine? And does Nvidia have good driver support for these two oddball cards?

    A link to a recommended shop would also be very much appreciated. (btw i live in europe)

    -thanks
     
    ID4, Jun 16, 2010
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    What about going to 4870s? They'll outperform the 285M and you know for sure it will work.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 16, 2010
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  3. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Yep, plus no latency/stuttering issues with ATI's. Many (including myself) went this route and never had regrets.
     
    Aikimox, Jun 16, 2010
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  4. ID4

    ID4 Notebook Guru

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    /edit

    Is there a definite proof of which config is the most powerful? Ive done some searching and the results are mixed.
     
    ID4, Jun 16, 2010
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  5. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Depends on the game, but generally 4870's are more powerful, easily OC'ed and the most important - your system won't stutter/have latency issues like with Nvidia cards.
    Many people on this forum went through the hard time coping with latency problems, many ended up switching to 4870's, some got their R1 replaced with R2 .
    Here is one huge proof.
     
    Aikimox, Jun 16, 2010
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  6. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    not only that, you will probally be able to find them easier and cheaper. Dell 4870s are all over eBay and parts outlets for the moment.
     
    Lozz, Jun 16, 2010
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