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    M17x R3 with dual graphic card

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by afifboy1993, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. afifboy1993

    afifboy1993 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys.. I have a simple questions which made me so curious.. is there any possibility that m17x r3 can support dual graphic card? Thanks..
     
    afifboy1993, Jan 24, 2012
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    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nope. None at all since the system has only one MXM slot. Take a look at M17x R2 or M18x R1 if you want SLI/xfire.
     
    long2905, Jan 24, 2012
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    afifboy1993 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ic.. So what can i do to make my m17x r3 even more powerful? there is a big diff between single gpu and dual gpu?
     
    afifboy1993, Jan 24, 2012
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    Wait for new/faster GPU to upgrade to. Or get a M18x which supports SLI/XF :-s
    Which GPU do you currently have?
     
    Cthugha, Jan 24, 2012
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yes, there is a big differance between single and dual GPUs. Best bet is to get a dual card system if thats what you want.
     
    DR650SE, Jan 24, 2012
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    I dont think so, bang for you buck wise the single 6990 is probably the best noitebook card about atm.
     
    Joe85, Jan 24, 2012
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    afifboy1993 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have bought m17x r3.. iam nt very good in IT so yeah haha..
    currently i have gtx 560m.. which i bought for rm7500..
    in malaysia, m18x is nt available yet :(

    Some ppl said radeon is good in perfomance but lack of graphic quality compared to nvidia.. shud i wait for 600 series?? will it be compatible with m17x r3 graphic card slot?
     
    afifboy1993, Jan 24, 2012
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    You can get the 580M today, but it's probably not worth the upgrade right now. Better to wait for the new 6xxM cards (which should be compatible).
     
    Cthugha, Jan 24, 2012
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    ^^^^^ ya, 580m will run you around $650US. Not worth it imo. I'd wait to upgrade when the next gen gtx 680's and amd 7900's become available

    Afi, if i were you, i'd just live with the 560m for now. Overclock the crap out of the card though :D
     
    SlickDude80, Jan 24, 2012
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    aye! i was going to get a GTX 580M but decided to wait instead. After all it is just a few more months until the new cards come out.

    @slickdude: i thought you were using a 6990M?
     
    long2905, Jan 24, 2012
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    I am using a 6990m...when i said 560m, i was referring to the OP...let me modify that post for clarification
     
    SlickDude80, Jan 24, 2012
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    thanks man..yeah, i think so .. shud stick with 560m first..hope 600series will be compatible haha.. thanks :D
     
    afifboy1993, Jan 27, 2012
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