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    Update an M17x R3 from GTX560 to 6990m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Mr47, May 7, 2012.

  1. Mr47

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    Hi, i tried to update my little Alien. I want to build an 6990 into it and i have a few questions to guys who did this before. First of all, does the original Cooler fit on the new one? Then i need a VBIOS for the Card. Can anyone send me one for the 6990 in an M17x? Is their any difficulty to mount or flash the Card?

    thanks for help
     
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  2. Xenn0X

    Xenn0X Notebook Evangelist

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    if you have to ask, let some one do it if you do not know the asked things, no offence but i see a bricked card in the future.

    is it a dell card of clevo?
    same cooler should work fine.
     
    Xenn0X, May 7, 2012
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    mp5cartman Notebook Evangelist

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    Follow this Guide Skip the part where you disable the igp. If its a dell card no need for a vbios, if its for clevo i think u need the dell 6990m vbios. Also for the heatsink i think its better just to buy a amd heat sink so it doesn't cause you problems. Go to part 3 on how to flash the vbios Here
     
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    just to add, make sure you get the proper X plate on the back of the 6990. For example, the dell cards typically come with the x plate attached on the back. The clevo cards require an additional purchase
     
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    I already Flash Cards before, but only in Desktop Systems. The Card is an Clevo i get it this week. The Package include the Card, Screws, the "X Plate" and the Headsink. The Headsink is for an Deviltech so i dont know if fit's in my System.
     
    Mr47, May 8, 2012
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