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    Upgrading an M17x R1 with gtx 680m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Moonsugar, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Moonsugar

    Moonsugar Newbie

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    Hey People,

    I am new to this forum, so please correct me if I accidentaly break a rule :)

    Long story short; I would like to upgrade my M17x R1 (non-i7 quadcore, dual gtx 260m in SLI etc...) with a gtx 680m and I was wondering if it is possible. I have read countless threads and posts in several forums but I haven`t found a clear answer yet. I wanted to buy the card from Eurocom and they said that it is compatible, but I wanted to hear your opinions as well.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Moonsugar, Jan 4, 2013
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I think the best card R1 can take without major hassles is CF 5870M. I think people have tried 580M, 670M without success.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 4, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    According to engineering it is not oficially supported and as Tsunade-Sama says, I haven't seen any success story with any card above the 5870m
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 4, 2013
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    Matthew1993 Notebook Consultant

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    why you dont give it a try? if you can refund your money if the card is not working for you . If it works i might get one too lol
     
    Matthew1993, Jan 4, 2013
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    Moonsugar Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I am considering the CF 5870M as you suggested. Would those preform significantly better than my current setup? Unfortunately I am a noob when it comes to ATI cards...
     
    Moonsugar, Jan 14, 2013
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