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    Question about M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by asuka10456, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. asuka10456

    asuka10456 Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to upgrade the gpu to a GTX 460m from a MSI GT680r? Also would the heatsink fit properly? Thanks in advance . :cool:
     
    asuka10456, Sep 5, 2011
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  2. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Hmmm, I know they got one 580M to work in the R2 trying to get the SLI working ATM. I am assuming that you are planning on getting an R2 right? It honestly has never been done, but a 460M is weaker than a single 5870M. So not quite sure why you would want to put the 460M in?
     
    Mechanized Menace, Sep 5, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I think cleverpseudonym had an attempt with the 460M in the M17x R2.
     
    katalin_2003, Sep 6, 2011
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