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    M15X 7970 Simple question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ipashov, Mar 11, 2013.

  1. ipashov

    ipashov Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,


    I have a question, I know maybe answers are somewhere in those forums, but I did;t find all answers of my questions, so please advise me.

    I have M15x with Q820 and AMD5850,

    I plan to buy 7970 upgrade from MXM-Upgrade.

    But I have few questions since I use my notebook mainly for work in Office with External Monitor over DP, and from time to time for some gaming.

    Due to this I have following question.

    1. Is it native fan control running (especially for one from MXM-Upgrade ordered with Dell Vbios)
    2. Display PORT is it working ok on MXM-Upgrade card, since I always use my notebook on external monitor.
    3. Is it Power Play working (I mean when GPU not in full load like on normal Word/Excel work to lower his core speed)
    4. Since I don;t have Extreme CPU should I worry about throttle issues when GPU on full load.
    5. Do I need to ask for something more like X bracket form MXM-Upgrade, since I have ATI 5850 now and maybe it will be same as 7970

    I will really appreciate your answers and recommendations.

    BR,

    Ivan
     
    ipashov, Mar 11, 2013
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  2. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    This thread has all the answers -m15x-amd-7970m.html][Guide] - M15x with AMD 7970m

    From my knowledge:
    1. Yes native fan control if its a Dell card (not just dell BIOS), blue pcb board.
    2. Yes
    3. Yes as BIOS has several clock settings for different power levels. These can be manually set by editing and flashing the BIOS.
    4. Possibly but extreme CPUs require more power, not sure if that would cause more or less throttling.
    5. Not sure

    Hope this helps. That thread is great. Have a read through.
     
    fatboyslimerr, Mar 11, 2013
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  3. onego

    onego Notebook Consultant

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    For No.5, yes you would need an extra x-bracket and you will need to manually grind it to a certain height. Make sure to ask for the appropriate screws as well.
     
    onego, Mar 11, 2013
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Thank you both for helping out on this. +1Rep to each :) All of your answers are correct.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 14, 2013
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