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    Recommend me a MXM GPU for M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Erekson7, Apr 10, 2018.

  1. Erekson7

    Erekson7 Notebook Guru

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    i am looking to upgrade my gpu in my M17x r2 from my 4870m. want something that will work well and play battelfield 3 etc.

    don't know what to get i would prefer it be plug and play ! please list links preferably ebay.com or if any seller is letting it go pm me offers. i don't want a 5870,5850 or 6870.
     
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    According to @Raidriar the HD 8970M is plug and play and is to date the best price to performance card.
     
    Danishblunt, Apr 10, 2018
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    Raidriar, Apr 10, 2018
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    i have r9 m290x(8970) for sale if ure interested, works right now inside alienware 17 ranger with max 73C
     
    Pron1o, Apr 11, 2018
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    not work in m17x r2 not compatible with EC and UEFI vBIOS not work
     
    Raidriar, Apr 11, 2018
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    sorr mb then, didnt know that :p
     
    Pron1o, Apr 12, 2018
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    Carson Dynes, Apr 16, 2018
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    I have not tryed it but, it lookes like it will work! :biggrin:
     
    Carson Dynes, Apr 16, 2018
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