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    M17xR2 on 4870 wanting to upgrade? Options?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jarablue, May 11, 2012.

  1. jarablue

    jarablue Newbie

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    What are my upgrade options? Would it be possible to get a 7970m in here? I currently have a 4870 in a M17xR2. Is there a way to use the latest catalyst drivers with my board? The ones on dells site are old.

    Thanks for the help! :)
     
    jarablue, May 11, 2012
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  2. mitsuhide

    mitsuhide Notebook Consultant

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    7970M from DELL
     
    mitsuhide, May 11, 2012
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    7970M in the R2 is still untested, but there is speculation on it working.
     
    DR650SE, May 11, 2012
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  4. mitsuhide

    mitsuhide Notebook Consultant

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    the 7970MCF , less or more power costume than 6990M in CF ?

    performs 85% 7970MCF power in R2 is satisfied

    have you replace the 240W adaptor to 330W when you upgrade to 6990MCF ?
     
    mitsuhide, May 11, 2012
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  5. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    From what I've seen the 7970M will consume 10w-15w less per card then 6990M. I still use a 240W PSU. Just undervolted the 6990Ms
     
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  6. jarablue

    jarablue Newbie

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    If I want to keep my 4870 but use the latest Ati Catalyst drivers, what do I need to do to get them working on my laptop?
     
    jarablue, May 14, 2012
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    imglidinhere Notebook Deity

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    Well... I've got a 6970M here that's brand freaking new... as in... <6-months old. :) That's easily 3x as powerful without a problem. If you're interested. :p
     
    imglidinhere, May 14, 2012
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    jarablue Newbie

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    How much do you want for it? Do I need a special bios other than the A10 bios on here now to use that card? Also do I need an upgraded power supply?

    Let me know.
     
    jarablue, May 16, 2012
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