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    4870 in M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Table21, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. Table21

    Table21 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey is there a way (ie a working vbios) to make the 4870 from and m17x r1/r2 work in the m15x?
     
    Table21, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. Ldmoose

    Ldmoose Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried installing the new card? It should be plug and play, it'll likely work with the vbios that's on the card now. I haven't heard of anybody putting a 4870m in their M15x, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
     
    Ldmoose, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    I am assuming he tried. I think table21 uses a M15x as a testbed for his cards.
     
    King of Interns, Feb 8, 2012
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  4. Table21

    Table21 Notebook Consultant

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    I guess no one has made this work
     
    Table21, Feb 10, 2012
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  5. Mexic00ls

    Mexic00ls Notebook Deity

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    no i dont believe anyone has tried this
     
    Mexic00ls, Feb 10, 2012
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  6. inap

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    it was tried a really long time ago, with no success but that was way back with a really old bios.
     
    inap, Feb 10, 2012
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