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    M17x-R2 is it possible to buy 2nd HD5870

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Maciejka, Jun 15, 2011.

  1. Maciejka

    Maciejka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    is it still possible to buy additional HD5870 CF to the M17-R2 laptop in any country? or it is no longer supported?

    as I know this is the only option to extend Gpu in my laptop, right?

    cheers,

    Mac
     
    Maciejka, Jun 15, 2011
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    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Simplified, Jun 15, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Also fan + heatsink :D
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 15, 2011
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    GallardosEggrollshop Notebook Evangelist

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    If your gonna order from Dell the part number for the 2nd (slave) gpu is RV546. That comes with the GPU, Xfire cable, and heat sink.
     
    GallardosEggrollshop, Jun 15, 2011
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  5. Maciejka

    Maciejka Notebook Enthusiast

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    do you think it is better to go with seconf 5870 card or add few $ for 6k series?

    PS.
    I just got an aswer from Dell taht they not supporting AW laptops in PL, strange because they are selling them lol
     
    Maciejka, Jun 16, 2011
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Go 6970s oles!

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Jun 16, 2011
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