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    Some questions about upgrading to 970m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Oneyed, Jun 1, 2015.

  1. Oneyed

    Oneyed Newbie

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    Hi guys, i just bought a new 970m to upgrade my laptop, which is a M17x R4 with 7970m working currently. It should be no problem about the physical part, what i'm confused is about software...

    I noticed almost every thread about upgrading graphic cards has mentioned a modded driver, i don't quite understand how it works. Can i mod it myself instead of just waiting new updates and download?

    And btw i'm using a Windows 7 now and i don't want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, nor re-installing the system, is that ok to make this new card work properly on my laptop?
    It'll be kind if you tell me the detailed steps :)

    Thanks very much
     
    Oneyed, Jun 1, 2015
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ask TomJGX as they have a similar model to you.
     
    thegh0sts, Jun 1, 2015
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Your display driver will not install without modded inf.. @j95 over at techinferno mods these infs... Join the tech inferno forum and pay $5 for immediate access to download any drivers ( one time fee).... Otherwise make 5 quality posts to get access which can take time..

    http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia...arket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf.html
     
    TomJGX, Jun 2, 2015
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  4. DARCODER

    DARCODER Notebook Deity

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    Yes you can mod yourself.
    Take your id of the gpu found in hwino64, use this code in Display.Driver folder for nvcvi and nvdmi.inf
    You have to copy/paste and edit some line, very easy.
    If you are interested, i can create a tutorial but will be available in a few days not very soon.
     
    DARCODER, Jun 3, 2015
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