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    everyones thoughts on the 6990m is it a good card

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by martin541, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. martin541

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    was just wanting to know is the the 6990m really work the £160/ $200 upgrade any help would be great have did research but would like someone who has it opinon on the gpu
     
    martin541, Sep 30, 2011
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    Its way better then the 560m.

    If you need the GPU power go get it. FHD is also a must.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 30, 2011
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    from what i learnt the 560m is a good card but will struggle with new a+ titles and i was already getting the fhd creen its actually quite cheap only £70
     
    martin541, Sep 30, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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  5. martin541

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    ok will do thank you
     
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    i completely agree..never buy direct from the website. Talk to a rep or a reseller because you will get a discount. The reseller i dealt with has a 20% margin on alienware...The longer we talked, the larger the discount became lol...he ended up giving me a 12% discount..which was the max he could do (3% for credit card which left him with a 5% profit which i think is fair). So the discount covered the cost of the upgrade to 6990m
     
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    it is well worth the upgrade. 6990m is significantly better than 560m. The 460m overclocked to 560m in my Asus g73 was not enough card to play games "...the way they were meant to be played"
     
    SlickDude80, Sep 30, 2011
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    If you're a proper gamer, you'll regret the 560m.

    I would go all the way to sacrifice the 1080p for a 6990m.
     
    nayilalien, Sep 30, 2011
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  9. martin541

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    i am indeed looks like i will have to save a bit more and sorry it took so long to reply was playing bf3 beta
     
    martin541, Sep 30, 2011
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    We have both the 460m and 6990m in two systems. The 6990 is twice as fast as the 460m generally. That said, besides four games like crysis, metro, SC2 etc..., the 460 plays everthing well.
     
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    is the stock gpu in the m17x r3 not a 560m ????
     
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  12. Dr. J

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    560m now but 460m at launch. Basically a small overclock difference...
     
    Dr. J, Sep 30, 2011
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    oh i c didnt know that fair eough and i have made a decison i am going to get the 6990m for a bit more furture proof
     
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  14. Dr. J

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    Personally, I'd wait 3months for the 7000 series as it's expected to double the 6900 performance.
     
    Dr. J, Sep 30, 2011
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    And never sacrifice the FHD screen, the 1600x900 resolution sucks. You will regret it later.
     
    zoolian982, Sep 30, 2011
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    i don't know what it is now...but when i bought my m17x, the stock vid card was an ATI 6870m
     
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    is this just rumors or a fact
     
    martin541, Sep 30, 2011
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    Well, it is one above rumour. More like speculation.
     
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    i just cant wait that long and the the new gpus which i know are in development will be very expensive in the first year or so of realise i know they will pack a big punch but its just worth the time and money thanks for the help though
     
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  20. Dr. J

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    You get what you pay for here pal.
     
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    question: does any one know how much it cost to buy the 6990m from dell AFTER you already bought the laptop. I'm getting my R1 replaced, not sure with what yet, and the rep said if i do upgrade decide to upgrade the video card at that time that it wont be for the price under the build area. (aka 300 for 6990m). so how much will it cost?
     
    Ralo90, Oct 1, 2011
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    Dell isn't currently selling 6990m's unless you have a m18x. And they will verify that you have one
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 1, 2011
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    really? that makes no sense. they have them on the build page for the m17x's.
     
    Ralo90, Oct 1, 2011
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    you can order them with a new laptop or buy them if they are already in a refurbished unit. However, if you call up and try to buy the card on its own, they won't sell it to you. I suggest you call up and find out for yourself
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 2, 2011
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    3month?? 6990 just came out not long ago , i dont think u will see the 7000 before spring time or summer
     
    RIKO, Oct 2, 2011
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    Unless you switch it out with a 90% 1080p screen ;)
     
    ewitte12, Oct 5, 2011
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    I'd Still wager Beginning of q1.
     
    Dr. J, Oct 5, 2011
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