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    R3 gpu upgrade option

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NewAgeMessiah, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. NewAgeMessiah

    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all

    I got a quick question

    If i got an R3 with the 3d 560m with the 3d 1080p option, would i be able to change this to a ati 6970/6990m 2GB card?

    thanks.
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 15, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Nope. End of. The ATi cards must pass their signal through the IGP in the R3. Unfortunately the IGP doesn't support the 3D screen. Not even setting it to 60Hz.
     
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  3. NewAgeMessiah

    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    Thought that would be the case, worth a double check though.
    Thanks
     
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    why do you want to upgrade? you can go to a 580m
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 15, 2011
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  5. NewAgeMessiah

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    Dont like nvidia and want ati instead (potential outlet purchase)

    Can you get replacement screens instead of the 1600x900 to the 1920x1080 anywhere in the UK or USA? as theres a couple with ati cards online but have the 900p screen and thats just not good enough
     
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    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 15, 2011
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    you can change the screen to a 60hz 1080p screen...but if you don't do it yourself, the cost might be prohibitive. It'll cost you about $400 if a tech comes to replace it (not worth it imo)

    the direct alienware replacement screens are about $190 on ebay
    17.3"LCD SCREEN for Alienware M17x R3 (NON-3D) WUXGA A+ | eBay

    There are also much cheaper screens available... you should look.

    This thread talks about swapping screens on the R3
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...r3-lcd-w-90-ntsc-color-gamut-b-rgled-lcd.html
     
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    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    Just looked at that so thank you.

    Could do with a thread on this site full of replacement parts nad upgrades for alienwares from various worldwide sites.
     
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    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    And while I was trying to work it out its been bought.

    I could cry now.
     
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    :D ...don't cry over computers lol...not worth it
     
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    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    I am using an inspiron 1525 (that i got given, i would never buy one) with a scar on the screen, poorly hinges that have no stability, no GPU, crappy amounts of ram and a Core 2 Duo, I think i could cry!

    I bet its gone to a bloke for his 15 year old that wont use it properly too.

    Not impressed
     
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    yikes...i think i'm gonna cry too :D

    Keep your eyes peeled for more decent machines...and check back everyday
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 15, 2011
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    Okay happy now £880 ive just paied.

    i7 2720QM
    Ati 6870
    900p screen
    2x 320 Gb Hdd
    4Gb ram

    Dont think i got a bad deal at all.
     
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    That's lightyears better than your current computer
     
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    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    Just a tad, roll on delivery day.
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 15, 2011
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