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    M17x R3 Gfx Card Driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ikarah, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. ikarah

    ikarah Notebook Consultant

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    I have 2 questions:

    1.There was somewhere on this forum a thread where there were modded upgrades for the gfx card. I cannot find it anywhere because, the nvidia drivers don't upgrade and dells drivers are outdated. Can someone please tell me where it is I looked through the m17x r3 owners lounge but couldn't find it.

    2. Is it worth upgrading from the 460m to the 580m.
    Edit: If it is worth upgrading, where can I get the 580m for a good price.

    Thanks.
     
    ikarah, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    when you say modded upgrades to the gfx card, the only thing i can think of is the modified vbios. Is this what you are referring to?

    It is definitely worth going to the 580. It is so much more powerful than a 460m. However, the price is steep. Dell still wants $1100 if you are buying the card outside of a system. I've seen cards on nbr marketplace and ebay...you're still looking at about $800
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 9, 2011
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    How much for a 6990?
     
    JimboJet, Nov 9, 2011
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  4. ikarah

    ikarah Notebook Consultant

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    No i mean gfx card driver just upgrading... >.< Like when u go to nvidias website u pick your gfx card and you upgrade. You cant upgrade it...
     
    ikarah, Nov 9, 2011
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    SlickDude80, Nov 9, 2011
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    i've seen the 6990 for under $500
     
    SlickDude80, Nov 9, 2011
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  7. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    got mine for $350 but its not working right :(
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 9, 2011
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