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    M17x R4 upgrade on GTX780M

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bivfon, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. bivfon

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    Hello !

    Tell please I without problems will be able to make an upgrade with 7970M on GTX780M the laptop Alienware M17x R4 ?
     
    bivfon, Aug 20, 2013
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    there will probably be some small issues, but with the right driver you should be able to upgrade just fine.
     
    bigtonyman, Aug 20, 2013
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    Thanks for the reply. Let's try to put it.
     
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    Just make sure you put the thermal pads in the right place.

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    bigtonyman, Aug 20, 2013
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