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    Video Card Upgrade question.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Blazertrek50, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. Blazertrek50

    Blazertrek50 Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the best Nvidia video card that I can upgrade my M17x R2 with? I am currently running two GTX285Ms in SLI configuration. Can I upgarde them to the 500 series or do I need a new motherboard for that? Thanks!
     
    Blazertrek50, Oct 27, 2011
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  2. fittyman

    fittyman Notebook Consultant

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    No. Just need the two cards. Everything you're using with the SLI 285's (Heatsink/Fan and SLI Cable) should work if you get two 580M's.

    You'll need a few spare organs and a small fortune however...
     
    fittyman, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think SLI 580M is working in the R2 yet. If you must have Nvidia, then you might just go with a single 580M, which is incredibly powerful even for a single card. If you're willing to go with ATi, then you can go with two 6970s for around $850. You can use your current heat sinks and CrossFire cable.
     
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