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    Part No. M17xR1 & R2 Graphics cards?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DanXbix, Jan 15, 2011.

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    That would be the correct part number for Dell's 5870m.
     
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    awesome thanks all :D
     
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    Deciding on 5870s? I think that is a better route to take. They're basically downclocked desktop 5770s and equals close to a 5870 if you OC them. I think that's a pretty sweet deal overall, especially as the drivers mature even more. As much as I like nVidia...ATI gets my money this round.
     
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    Goto say the 285m SLI are a great setup and the SLI & PhysX support for those cards. Never really used ATI but thought i would try and have a set for backup. Can i order the Secondary card from dell? any ideas on price. Also my warranty expires in 10days but can't afford extension yet ($420 Au 1 Year) do i have 1 month after expiry to extend before it has to be recertified. It is a new build too.
     
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    You'll have to extend before it expires :( Also if you're going for a secondary card make sure it has the CF cable and heatsink as those are pretty rare.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 15, 2011
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