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    Upgrading M17X R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kampfen, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. kampfen

    kampfen Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to upgrade the 4870 CF in R2 to 5870 CF?
     
    kampfen, Oct 14, 2010
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  2. reborn2003

    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Yes it is oles!
    You can give dell a call if you like and purchase them. However your 4870s should be powerful enough.

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Oct 14, 2010
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  3. kampfen

    kampfen Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, pal. I am leaving the States to work in Hong Kong, so I want to upgrade my baby to its max before hand.
     
    kampfen, Oct 14, 2010
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Oh okays. No worries chiefs. :)
    Good Luck! Safe Trip.

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Oct 14, 2010
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  5. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Where are you getting your 5870m's from? :)
     
    anodize, Oct 14, 2010
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