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    M17xR3 HD6970 MXM compatible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by stevenxowens792, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ok folks... Does anyone know if the new cards in the R3 are backward compatible with the m17r2? If so maybe they will also be compatible with the m15x?

    I know the cards were reported as available now from the UK so maybe we get some in the US soon.

    Best Wishes,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Jan 28, 2011
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    DaneGRClose Notebook Virtuoso

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    The MXM slot itself should be compatible. The 2 issues there may be is
    1-the power consumption may be more than what the M15x can handle as it's listed as a 75-100 watt card
    2-it may not be compatible due to BIOS and other software compatibility issues.
     
    DaneGRClose, Jan 28, 2011
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    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    @Dane - you already selling the xps14? lol.. is the r3 coming your way soon?
     
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    I ordered the R3 on release date lol, and the XPS probably won't get sold due to some developments on warranty status.
     
    DaneGRClose, Jan 28, 2011
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    yeah my xm and 5850 were pulling over 180 watts at full throttle, i don't think the 6970 would have a chance in the M15x.

    but would still like to see someone try, hehehe
     
    inap, Jan 28, 2011
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    john2000 Notebook Guru

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    The Bios will never support it, how will they make a continuous profit by allowing next generation hardware to follow onto their past products. The m17x r1 doesn't support dual 5870s' so why would an m15x support a 6970? Not only that but the PSU requirements of that graphics card will be large, it is there to compete with the 480/485 not the 5850 PSU region. m15x was never a contender for the 6970 man.
     
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  7. blaster

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    Sadly :(, just like the R1, the R2 is meant to die in the next months then m18x comes out. It all comes down to marketing tactics
     
    blaster, Jan 28, 2011
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