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    buying a Gtx680M

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Isik87, Jun 2, 2013.

  1. Isik87

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    doc0075579 Notebook Consultant

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    This is the Clevo version, the Dell is 2GB. I just purchased two Dell 680M from this seller. Great seller, quick shipping, however one of the cards has an issue. The seller has been very helpful and is sending me a replacement overnight, tomorrow.

    The Clevo will work in the M18x, though.

    or a M17x :)
     
    doc0075579, Jun 2, 2013
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Thats a high price for the card with the 780M out now.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 2, 2013
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    That looks to be a clevo card hence the issue there but you should be able to find a genuine dell part for a similar amount.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 2, 2013
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    Hopefully this' fix' (adapted) can be used with MSI cards w/ faster Samsung VRAM modules. Crysis 3 Max settings vsync/motion blur off OC 980/2300 (GTX 680M Clevo) 1080p FXAA 2300MB VRAM allocated.
     
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    Well the MSI models support display outputs hooked straight into the card (MSI use a hybrid display setup where intel gets the internal and VGA while the dedicated gets the HDMI and display port) so it might just work out the box.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 3, 2013
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    I would say avoid the issues and go with a DELL branded card, we do not officially recommend the Clevo 4GB version but you can give it a try and let us know if it worked for you.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 4, 2013
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    u can get the clevo version and flash the vbios.
     
    pinoy_92, Jun 4, 2013
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