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    M17x R4 3D version display card replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by paptimus, Aug 4, 2014.

  1. paptimus

    paptimus Newbie

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    My GTX 660M is just burnt (motherboard may be burnt also, I will ask for replacement from DELL), so I would like to find a new display card for upgrading
    1. Any good suggestions? 780M/680M?
    2. Should I need to change 240W PSU right?
    3. Should I need to flashed the unlocked BIOS? since my laptop is 3D version that it should not have integrated display
    4. How can I boot the laptop without display for flashing BIOS?

    This is my first time to change the card manually, sorry to ask much.
     
    paptimus, Aug 4, 2014
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  2. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    1. 3D will work only with 680M... You should still have 120Hz with the 780M...
    2. Yes.
    3. Might as well do it.
    4. No idea :)
     
    TomJGX, Aug 4, 2014
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  3. paptimus

    paptimus Newbie

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    just bought 680M, thank you for suggestion
     
    paptimus, Aug 4, 2014
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  4. MickyD1234

    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    Just to add, since you have a 120hz model you never need to modify the bios. As the iGPU is disabled pretty much any NV card will work, but you still need a modified file for the driver if you get anything not sold with the model . Hence, the 680m is the smart choice IMO No messing (except for heatsink) and a straightforward plug & play :D :thumbsup:
     
    MickyD1234, Aug 5, 2014
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  5. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Great choice, going for the 780m would have let you without the 3D
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 8, 2014
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