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    M17x R1 and two Nvidia 460m cards?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by RED-XIV, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. RED-XIV

    RED-XIV Notebook Consultant

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    I found a place where I can get a 460m card for $200... could I put these in my old M17x R1 with SLI?
     
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  2. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Chances are slim to none.
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    i recall somebody tried in the R2 and didn't manage to get SLi to work!
    They have to be suported by the BIOS which i doubt!
    But if you can send them back why not try.
     
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    RED-XIV Notebook Consultant

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    lol thanx guys... dont have the money to burn, so it is a no go. I will stick with what I have, and wait for my R3 to come in. That should keep me happy for some time. Mmmm new toy! =^_^=
     
    RED-XIV, Jan 31, 2011
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