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    alienware m17x r3 7970m compatibility

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by johnnyman27, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. johnnyman27

    johnnyman27 Notebook Lover

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    hi guys!!i want to buy an alienware m17x r3 from a friend and it has the 560m gtx with the 1080p 3D screen.can i upgrade to 7970m with this screen or it's not possible?thx!! :)
     
    johnnyman27, Aug 13, 2012
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  2. Joe85

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    Vaguely remember reading on another thread that it inst possible.

    Not sure aboutt he 680m though.
     
    Joe85, Aug 13, 2012
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    joe is right...with the 3d screen, you need to stick with an nvidia card...so the 680m...however, just to complicate things, if you install a 680m into the m17x R3, the card will work, but you lose 3d functionality because the 680m isn't officially supported
     
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    so to install 7970m i need to change the screen to non 3d version eh?damn that's bad..... :/
     
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    yes that's correct. Widezu replaced his 120hz screen temporarily to a 60hz screen to test the 7970m, so its possible...However, to me, it seems like a lot of trouble to go down this route just to install a 7970m
     
    SlickDude80, Aug 13, 2012
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    The 7970m isnt cheap so unless your getting an exceptional deal may be best to get a new one. then again, if it is an exceptional deal, im sure you could live with a 560m?
     
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    i cant live with 560m cuz the laptop i have now it has 6970m!!so i can't go backwards!!anyway i ll keap this one i have and i ll buy 7970m for it!!thx for the help guys!!! :)
     
    johnnyman27, Aug 13, 2012
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    Just to add to what everyone says, no it won't and if you need to get the pricing info for the LCD and/or VC you can let us know. [email protected] and we'll help you as much as we can.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 13, 2012
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