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    M17x r3 6870 non 3D info

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Aznfire14, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. Aznfire14

    Aznfire14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I received my m17x-r3 today, I know there are a few first impression thread already, but i did not see one with the 6870 and non-3D. I had a few pms to ask me to provide some info to others. Ill try to do what I can. I am a noob so I don't know how much I can be.

    specs:
    2630
    ati 6870
    320gb HDD
    Ultimate N wireless card
    60Hz screen (2nd upgrade)

    I got a lot of pms about the graphics cards.

    My computer has two graphics card under device manager:
    AMD Radeon HD 6870M
    Mobile intel(R) HD Graphics

    Not sure what else to say, other people covered other topics so if you guys have additional questions, Ill do my best to answer them.

    =)
     
    Aznfire14, Jan 26, 2011
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  2. inap

    inap .........................

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    what kind of battery life is it reporting under the 6870 and the integrated.
     
    inap, Jan 26, 2011
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  3. Le0-

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    so this confirmed that non 3d r3s got optimus?
     
    Le0-, Jan 26, 2011
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  4. Aznfire14

    Aznfire14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im not sure i am doing it right, but when I unplug the power it shows 2 hrs and 30 mins. But when i "swtich graphics" (fn+F7) nothing changes, so Im not sure im switching to the integrated.

    Im trying to copy and paste my screen shot of my graphics card for "proof" but it is not working....
     
    Aznfire14, Jan 26, 2011
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  5. kunekaden

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    Not really.
    AMD cards do not support Nvidia technology (Optimus).

    They do have their own version of hybrid graphics, but it only works with AMD cpus.


    and @OP - Optimus requires no physical switching. profiles handle the switch for you. It is an Nvidia specific feature.


    edit; wow, they're still calling it an ati 6870?
     
    kunekaden, Jan 26, 2011
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  6. Aznfire14

    Aznfire14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Kunekaden: wow, they're still calling it an ati 6870?[/QUOTE]

    Sorry for the confusion:
    The device manager says this: AMD Radeon HD 6870M not Ati.
     
    Aznfire14, Jan 26, 2011
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  7. kunekaden

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    I actually checked the website right after posting that. Dell is still calling it ATI aswell. It's no big deal anyway, everyone knows what is meant.
     
    kunekaden, Jan 26, 2011
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    Any chance you can bench it? 3d06? I want to compare it against 460m....thanks.
     
    huxleyZV, Jan 26, 2011
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  9. Emm3

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    Google 3D mark 06 there's a free download of the base test everyone uses to compare results. Takes a few minutes to run and then post the screenshot of your score!
     
    Emm3, Jan 27, 2011
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  10. Aznfire14

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    Sure, I downloaded 3D mark 06 and vantage, Ill post scores as soon as i can.
     
    Aznfire14, Jan 27, 2011
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  11. Macpod

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    can you please check if you can switch between the AMD/ ATI 6870 and the intel HD3000? there is a dedicated function key for it. F7 i think.....

    One way to check if the intel integrated card is working is if the battery runtime changes.
     
    Macpod, Jan 27, 2011
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  12. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    ^^^ He already tried.

     
    Aikimox, Jan 27, 2011
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  13. Macpod

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    i see. Could use one of the monitoring tools to see if the GPU temperatures drop to make sure it doesnt work.

    Would be a damn shame if the INTEL graphics is wasted since it seems like a great tool for coding videos.
     
    Macpod, Jan 27, 2011
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  14. kunekaden

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    or just try disabling amd card. see what happens. If it screws things up. boot into safe mode and re-enable
     
    kunekaden, Jan 27, 2011
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