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    M17x sees my sli 280m as 260m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by totoro523, Apr 22, 2013.

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    Hi everyone, I did a fresh install on my laptop and noticed after installing the 280m drivers included on my Alienware Resource disc. That my gpu was listed as 260m in the computer details.
    Has anyone run into this problem before?

    Many thanks!
     
    totoro523, Apr 22, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Haven't seen it. What does it show on GPU-Z?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 23, 2013
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    alienware 280m.JPG

    Strange isn't it? This was installed with the Windows Vista 64 disc the laptop came with. I thought I'd use this since i found it cleaning a room.

    My previous install was with an uncertified and it recognized my 280s. I don't get it?
     
    totoro523, Apr 23, 2013
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    That's really weird. Can you please send me your service tag in a private message?
    I would like to escalate the issue really quick.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 23, 2013
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    totoro523 Newbie

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    ok i have my service tag, but wheres the friggen pm button?! sorry im foreign to this forum layout...
     
    totoro523, Apr 25, 2013
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    totoro523 has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.

    Try changing the settings on your account. You may need more posts to be able to send and receive PM's.
    If that does not help then just send it to our e-mail. [email protected]
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 25, 2013
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    ok i'll just email it. thx
     
    totoro523, Apr 25, 2013
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