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    M17x R3 HD 7970m upgrade - Will the intel HD3000 still work?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Caladdon, Nov 22, 2013.

  1. Caladdon

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    Hello forum.

    Just wondering if Ill still be able to switch to the HD3000 if I upgrade to the AMD 7970m?
    Im currently running a HD6990m on the R3.
     
    Caladdon, Nov 22, 2013
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    nope I believe you will have to disable it or the drivers won't install properly.
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 22, 2013
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    So I wont be able to conserve battery? :(
    Why is that the case?
     
    Caladdon, Nov 22, 2013
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    Sorry to double post but a quick thought just came to mind.

    If I disabled them in device manager could I be able switch to and fro that way :)
     
    Caladdon, Nov 22, 2013
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    don't think that works either. They only way to swap between graphics cards is to use the bios toggle as far as I know.
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 22, 2013
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    Thanks for the swift responses bud.
     
    Caladdon, Nov 22, 2013
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    no worries man. If you follow the guide you should be good to go. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 22, 2013
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    That capability is lost when you upgrade beyond the 6990 (latest AMD officially supported card).
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 27, 2013
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