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    M11x R1 Graphics Card replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ukgamer, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. ukgamer

    ukgamer Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK so after a few BSODs preceded by video image breaking up in games, I called Dell to explain. To their credit, the call went smoothly and they asked the usual questions about reinstalling drivers, etc.

    Told them it looked more like a graphics card issue with bad RAM or overheating and they agreed to send a tech out to replace the card.

    I thought the card would be integrated to the mobo, should I assume they will swap out mobo in totality? I ask because I am happy with the ability to OC and would hate to get a mobo that won't.
     
    ukgamer, Jul 31, 2010
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    Tedster59 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, they will have to swap out the mobo totally.





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    ukgamer Notebook Enthusiast

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    @Tedster, thanks and +1 for you. Guess its a flip of the coin on whether the replacement is stable at OC *crosses fingers*
     
    ukgamer, Jul 31, 2010
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