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    M17x R4 > GTX 660M vs. Radeon HD 7970M vs. GTX 675M

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by [Cyanide], May 9, 2012.

  1. [Cyanide]

    [Cyanide] Notebook Consultant

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    I'm been scouring these forums extensively for the past 2-3 months, waiting for Ivy Bridge to finally be available and the line-up refresh to the Alienware M17x.

    Now that it's finally here, I've been waiting for some benchmarks and reviews to pop up, but I can't seem to find any. (I've seen the GPU comparisions, but I want an actual M17x owner to compare to)

    Bottom line question, is the $200 upgrade to the 7970M really that huge of an improvement over the GTX 660M? (And is the GTX 675M worth it?)

    Isn't nVidia's Optimus switching technology better than AMD's?

    Just want to know a definitive answer before I place my order next week!

    Very very excited to take delivery of this laptop!
     
    [Cyanide], May 9, 2012
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    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Mr. Fox, May 9, 2012
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