USA : GTX 580 + 3D Available

Customize the Non-3D version, add the 3D panel, add the 580 GTX. No compatibility Errors. Enjoy.

 

Just placed the order, no issues. Wonder why the 3D page hasnt been updated yet

 

Did you speak to a rep at all, or do it all online?

 

All online. No rep involved.

Also yes I am in the USA

 

Really? Did you try for the 25% epp hot summer sale discount? I got mine for being a AAA member but in all honesty I think I could have lied since no proof was requested.

 

wow, i may need to sell my M18X and go back to the R3, all I ever wanted was a more powerful GFX for 3d, and the 580M delivers...

 

Didn't do the discount. Probably going to return it after receiving it anyway, need it to run tests and dump the A05 BIOS, which will probably unlock 3D for the 485M as well I am thinking.

 

It's been like that for more than a day now, but the problem is, as I mentioned in another thread, someone wanted to order by phone not by using the online configurator, and they told him that although no error is given when choosing the 580M with the 120hz screen, 3d is not yet available with the 580M. And the fact that when you choose the 3d configuration you're stuck with the 460m further enhances the doubt. Hopefully this is only a mistake, good luck!

 

Actually I asked my rep whether he can confirm that my 580m card would be compatible with my 3D 120 Hz screen. He put me on hold to go ask a technician and then came back saying that I'm fine, the 580m should work with my 3D screen.

I didn't feel like it was a 100% sure thing whether the 580m will be able to run 3D games as I should have specified that exactly (since 485m works with 120hz screens as well without the ability to run 3D).

But despite that, I was able to configure the 580m with 3D and since the UK site has the R3 3D package selling with the 580m (as opposed to configuring from a basic model here in the US), I'm sure it'll work.

 

It will work.

 

LVNeptune is 101% correct...

I just tried customising an Alienware M17x R3 3D on the Dell Malaysian Website. Thought it mentions 460M card in red under the 3D option screen, once you select the 3D screen it automatically customises the graphic card to 580M and its also the only one available when 3D panel is chosen. When you select non 3D panel it gives a wider range ie. 6870m,6970m,580m and 6990m.

I think its time we put this question of availability/compatibility of 580m+3D panel to rest. They are probably in the midst of updating their system for this purpose worldwide. It will make it ridiculous for them to sabotage their top selling 3D model by forcing customers choose 460M with the availabilty of cards many times more powerful.

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Status changed to "In Production

Quantity Item Number Description Unit Price

1 225-0536 Alienware M17x Soft-Touch, Stealth Black $2081.65
1 317-6602 Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
1 317-6116 MOD,DIMM,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
1 331-1347 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
1 320-1932 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
1 320-1940 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M

 

very, very tempted now to dump my m18x...

 

i was about to place a order on hidevolution and they dont have anymore the r3 3d i dont know why i email them to ask about that i been waiting for this like 2 months

 

Congratulations on your order. Are you saying you’re going to try to put 485M into the new rig to see if the bios changes fixed issue with the internal screen? If this worked that would be great for these people who got 485M and are now stuck with it.

 

Hi Thrimidge, how where you able to get the 25% discount? I am also a AAA member.

 

Yup. 10char

 

I called the "EPP Specialized Phone Queue at 1800-695-8133" to which point I just said I was a AAA member. But the key was to mention that I was looking for "the 25% off hot summer saving promotion for EPP members" Which I think ends very soon, I think maybe this friday (July 29th, TOMORROW, maybe not sure :/) If they don't give it to you, hang up and call again and try for another rep.

My total with taxes was near $3000 bucks for the rig in my signature but I paid $2,339.05 with taxes and free shipping.

My rig also included the standard 4gb ram, 320gb hd

 

Does Dell send technicians to provide GPU upgrades if I buy the 580m from them?

 

The card is $1200 by itself. You are better off buying another laptop with the 580M, switching them out, and re-selling the other one.

But to answer your question, I don't know. However, it's like 10 screws total

 

Anyone know if the modded R3 bios works with the nvidia 3D R3 versions?

 

It's the same BIOS and motherboard, so yes. I also say this from personal experience. DO NOT DISABLE OR TRY TO ENABLE IGP ON 3D MODEL!

 

Anyone with a 460m try the Dell 7/28/11 580m graphics driver yet?

 

^ Negatory.

 

Thanks for the info, I'm the phone now with them, lol. Will keep you updated.

Update*****

I was able to get the 25% discount. The Original price was $3247 before tax and the final turned out to be $2435. Here is what I ordered:

225-0537 Alienware M17x Soft Touch Nebula Red
1 317-6602 Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
1 317-6116 MOD,DIMM,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
1 331-1347 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
1 320-1932 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
1 320-1940 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M
1 342-2218 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
1 331-1350 Custom Nameplate
1 330-6106 Personalized Nameplate Trigger
1 313-8792 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
1 421-4655 Alienware Command Center Software, M17X
1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp
1 420-9956 PC Restore
1 421-0092 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
1 421-5830 Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
1 410-1883 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
1 318-0396 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
1 421-4541 Roxio Creator Starter,No Media
1 421-4550 Power DVD 9.6, 3D
1 318-0424 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
1 430-4330 Killer Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming and Video
1 939-0330 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Extended Year
1 939-0320 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty, Initial Year
1 939-0380 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, 2 Year Extended
1 939-0340 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year
1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
1 993-8552 Accidental Damage Service, 3 Years
1 421-1721 Soft Contracts Service Hardware Agreement for Alienware
1 421-1719 Soft Contracts Consumer Accidental Damage Agreement for Alienware
1 993-8582 Warranty Support, 2 Year Extended
1 994-3730 Warranty Support, Initial Year
1 330-5090 Thank You for Purchasing AlienWare

 

So the bottom line is the 3D works with the 580? That 15% offer looks pretty good now...

 

Yes it does.

 

Thats great. complete package now.

 

lol thank god .. ffs finally

 

7 days left

 

Stupid question but why is the GTX460m more expensive than the GTX560m? Does optimus technology make 3D better? the 560 is better for 3D right? What does O.T. do?

 

It's a glitch in their system. The 560M is the 460M replacement OT = Optimus Technology. The 560M was originally like $150-200 more than the 460M.

 

Cheers for that. So does the 560 have optimus tech even though it doesn't say it in the description?

 

Yes, and I believe it works better than the 460M did. There were issues switching between IGP and discreet

 

10 days for me