Aw m18x R2 Dual 980m SLI upgrade!!

Do you get 24k graphics score on 3dmark11 performance?
If not, I think you can do something.

 

From what I remember of Peter's issues, there were two:

1) Auto Fan Table GPU Throttling Bug at 72degC
2) sli performance results lower than expected.

Your suggestion of running 3DMark11 is a good one. If he runs it with manual fan control then that would answer point number 2 (because that would bypass problem number 1), and we could see if there is some kind of an issue with sli performance. And if he ran it with Auto Fans then that would just prove the 72 degC Auto Fan Table Throttling Bug again.

 

Well while playing game, auto fan profile wont let GPU to touch 72C at all, when it reached to 63C fan kicks in. I did turn all possible settings to extra, and game run so smoother at 68-80% gpu usage. Now when doing benchmark (3DMark, Heaven) on auto fan profile, fan wont kick in till gpu temp. reached to 72C. I dont know what is wrong init. Anyway we need to perform more test to figure it out. I will install more game tomorrow, especially Crysis 3 .

 

Hey we are testing 980m sli in the same system.
I get 24k graphics on 3dmark11.
So you should be able to get that too.

I dont think there is 72 C throttle. I purposely OCed to make GPU above 72C.
They dont throttle.
But the boost clock sucks. I wish someone can make unlocked vbios that can kill this boost thing.

 

I'd be surprised if the fans kick on at different temperatures depending on whether your run a benchmark or a game - I see no distinction & difference as to why the Temperatures vs Fan RPM would be different. I'm more inclined to think that you perhaps didn't notice when the fans came on & when they didn't, which accounts for you thinking there's a difference.

 

I tried to run 3dmark11 twice yesterday, unfortunately 3dmark11 stopped responding on physics test.

I think SLI performance problem is solved now i compared my system Firestrike score with godfafa. Now it is only 280 points difference,even tho his CPU clocked at 4.7 and mine 4.3.

 

How did you solve it?

 

If you failed due to that reason, your CPU need more voltage.
Not being able to pass 3dmark11 physics is not good.
You will sometimes randomly black out.

 

lol me too, time to fresh install and check all results again.

 

Yes i sort out CPU voltage issue, as turned down clock. Actually i searched about 3dmark11 stopped responding at physics test, it may bug with installation. i did notice that whenever i do launch 3dmark11, it ask update required. I updated 3dmark11 twice already, still on next launch it shows update available.

 

A fresh install is a good start, hopefully that will fix your Auto Fan Table bug, and provide you with undeniably perfect sli performance! If you have the same system as Godfafa, and the cards are the same, then I don't see why not. And definitely turn the CPU overclock way down at a super stable setting during your installation & testing, if your CPU is unstable all manner of weirdness & corruption can occur!

 

That's normal.
It has been that way since I was born

 

lol we got to live with it

 

Did someone found a way to make 980m SLI work onto the M18x R2?? Sorry I didn't read all the threads.

 

Peter, First and foremost congratulations on putting 2 980GTX cards in your AW pc. I've been reading this threading from the beginning and it seems you went through a lot to get them to work. Now with that said, I am sadden to know that my AW 18, is not capable, at this moment, of doing what a supposedly older model AW pc can do. It feels so great to have spent so much money for a top of the line pc, that cannot do, what an older model can. That ugly Clevo model with the duel 980 SLI is looking better and better.

 

People, Nvidia 3D vision works on my Alienware 17 with 980m on my Asus VG278H, I'll upload a snap later.

 

Yes, thanks for testing this. I was going to come and mention this today. nVidia replied to my support ticket again saying that if I had the glasses and emitter it'd work >_>. I guess they're going to fire that first guy they replied.

 

Yes, it works perfectly. I did use a Mac mini displayport/DVI adapter and after some strange little issues, it flawless worked

 

Aw18 do support UEFI boot, so i think it will work with 980ms without any problem. This configuration is not tested yet tho.

 

As promised

 

Even if I could upgrade to 980Ms I wouldn't because they're not covered in the warranty by Dell....despite being an upgradeable machine.
I want to so badly though.

 

Oh so 3D works on 980m on AW17?
Isn't there something like " no certification.. just DEMO" text (which is huge) in middle of screen?

 

This looks beautiful :thumbsup:

 

My understanding is that your laptop would still be covered by your initial warranty, just not the new cards you bought, so if you had a problem with it you'd have to put back in the old cards for them to do any warranty work on the laptop.

 

Where can i buy the gtx 980m?
I need links please.

 

Thanks for sharing, game @ 120Hz with G-sync enabled would be smashin

As@Robbo99999 said, your system will cover under Dell warranty, just 980m cards wont.

It's depend where you located, In US RJ Tech is cheapest i think.

 

I understand, I just meant that if you had a problem with the 980M cards, you'd be shelling out a lot of money to replace them, since they're not under warranty.

 

No demo etc. works perfect 100%

 

I see the 3d 120hz but is gsync enabled on external displayport?

 

I have not a gsync panel... so, no it isn't.

 

Thx, was looking to use an external display with higher resolution than 1080p just to make those 980m sweat a little. Then I remembered the stutteri g when fps dropped below 60 so was looking for gsync to be safe if any game can bring the 980m sli below native refresh rates.
So far been eyeing either the Asus @1440p or the Acer @4k but wary of stuttering. Any ideas if these 980m sli can handle gaming @4k > 60fps or @1440p >120 fps, maxed out quality settings of course

 

No stuttering on my Asus ROG swift with my 980m sli laptop....

 

RJ Tech maybe the cheapest route, but they have a no return policy, soo i would highly recommend HIDevolution as they offer warranty on their products and provide a complete upgrade kit for $850

 

Thanks for the info. What is the right Card Model, P377SM-A?
Question for all, where can i buy the 980m in Europe?

 

Could some one with 3D panel try to activate 3D at windows screen resolution panel?

 

Shipping Policy - R&J Technology, Clevo Barebone Notebook kits, Laptop and desktop system builder

I believe any Clevo GTX 980M card should work. But remember you need UEFI bios, which rules M18xR1 out. R2 and AW18 should both work with 980M

 

As @cloudfire said any Clevo 980M will work with Alienware M18x R2, if you want 2X980M then ask seller about vBios V12 cards. It will work with Aw18 but configuration not tested yet. Clevo 980m is not compatible with Aw m18x R1.
In Europe, it is hard to get at lower price, there are 2 Ebay seller but price is rip off £650+

 

Thanks guess I'm headed for a Clevo P337-sma then. I'll miss Alienware on site service

 

I come to the understanding that any Clevo vbios will work too just that V12 somehow is better with SLI but V10 will also work with SLI?
Yeah, I cant believe hos much the resellers are ripping people off with these sick high prices. I believe there is one reseller there that charge like 800$ for GTX 970M :/

Huh, why are you headed for Clevo? The link I posted just show that RJTech ship 980M/970M international too.

 

Just want to know. If you import 2x gtx 980m in europe will it get taxed?

 

If imported from outside the EU then yes.

 

In Norway you pay lovely 25% tax/VAT.
900$ GPUs suddenly cost $225 more

A nice way to force Norwegians to buy from the overpriced shops here. But nobody sell GPUs here anyway

 

980m sli seemed to work great but now I think it does not for me.
Sli randomly disappears. I can get it back only byI reinstalling windows8.1

Right after new windows installation, they work great. But randomly Sli just disppear. And after its disappearance, I cant get them back. DDU and nvidia driver wont help. I need to reinstall windows.

First I thought this was hardware problem. Changed Sli cable, and switched the two 980m around but problem remains. Also tested each for single gpu tests but single is fine. Tested unlocked A10 and stock A12 but same.
Nothing helps but reinstalling windows 8.1.

I also thought it might be due to the mobo, especially the 2nd gpu slot problem. so i got back my old 780m sli but 780m sli works perfect.

anyone any idea?

What I am gonna test is testing 780m sli in windows 8.1 uefi. I havent tested this configuration.

 

So right now it's not working right?
Can we start experimenting with it?

 

Peter says it works grear for him. So not sure this is a genral problem or mine.
Very strange. It works when windows is reinstalled and after like some hours or sometines after a day, it starts not working as sli.

 

Yeah i love experiments.

 

Would you be up for teamviewer?

 

no not now. It is sunday morning and I am at church now

 

No worries! We can get to it later.

 

I have the M18x R1 and if uefi is needed for 980m then I'm out of luck.