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    M15x + ATI 5870 (MOD)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ethanh8791, Apr 9, 2010.

  1. inap

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    yeah i'm waiting on baby hemi's next batch, will really want to do this also.
     
    inap, Apr 10, 2010
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  2. sleey0

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    Well, go over to the clevo section.

    The 5870 has been available for a while for the W8x0 series laptops.

    Performance should be very similar.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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  3. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I can tell you the answer :D

    3DMark06 = Asus G73
    Vantage Total = Asus G73
    Vantage GPU = "M15xR2"

    That's how it is with the Clevo systems so I expect them to be similar although the driver used will make the difference.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 10, 2010
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  4. cookinwitdiesel

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    But we all know those are uglier ;)

    And there is at least some overclockability in the M15x bios (even if it is just memory lol)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 10, 2010
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  5. AtolSammeek

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    Best idea is Stress the system useing Furmark and such and high end games and monitor the temps. Check to see how the cooling is. I just dont want tons of people buying the 5870 and expecting it to work.

    Now the question is 4870 and 5870 crossfire in the same location. So we can do this with a M17x r1 or M17x r2? I also think it will require a bios upgrade.

    But good work.
     
    AtolSammeek, Apr 10, 2010
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  6. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    No.. I want to see what the m15x-R2 can squeeze.. If no takers , then Asus win by default.. lol :D
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 10, 2010
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  7. Mandrake

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    I'd guaranty it will not even come close in 3DMark06. The challenge would be with Vantage GPU.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 10, 2010
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  8. darkloki

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    Comparing a 17 inch asus with a 15 inch alien isn't really fair is it? I mean I've seen these 2 PC's next to one another. It's not even close.
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  9. sleey0

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    Same hardware, though the clevo 5870 runs better than the asus-made 5870.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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  10. Mandrake

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    What do you mean? They are both Core-i, single gpu systems.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 10, 2010
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  11. darkloki

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    Same Hardware except the Heatsinks are COMPLETELY different the author of the thread showed us that too. about the Clevo,
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  12. Mandrake

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    Doesn't mean it will in the M15x. Too many variables. Get some benchmarks done to find out.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 10, 2010
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  13. sleey0

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    True, but which heatsink comes with these cards (W860 or W870)?

    The heatsink on the W860 is similar to the M15x while the W870's is quite beefier.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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    dttran83, Apr 10, 2010
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    claxdog, Apr 10, 2010
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  16. darkloki

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    someone just bought one TODAY!lol :D
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  17. sleey0

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    Just sent them a message about returns, which they do not accept.

    I want to at least know there is a DOA period.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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  18. claxdog

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    You must be psychic i was thinking the same thing.
     
    claxdog, Apr 10, 2010
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  19. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

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    They are from Eurocom. They sucks when it comes to CS
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 10, 2010
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  20. darkloki

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    Yea never buy from Canada, there is a reason why so many Canadians cross the border everyday to make their Computer and Computer part Purchases.
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  21. sleey0

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    Well, I would rather not buy from eurocomm (if it is them) but at that price and it says they have 9 available.

    If hemi can't get more I might bite. The listing is very specific so I doubt it is a bait-and-switch either.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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  22. darkloki

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    Aren't you the slightest bit curious why the ATI cards are so much more reasonable then the Nvidia cards? look at their listings for those.
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  23. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

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    Just through them an offer. It does give you that option. SO you can get it cheaper than $390.00 and babyhemi charges ..what ?...$469.00 right? The price is good.... If I had a m15x, It would have changed to a m15x-R2. :)
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 10, 2010
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  24. sleey0

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    I might once they respond to my DOA question.
     
    sleey0, Apr 10, 2010
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  25. darkloki

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    I checked they declined 2 offers from that other guy , and he ended up "Buying" it at the full price, Thus what's that lead you to believe?
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  26. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

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    You have to give reasonable offer. lol Can't be something rediculous. The price is cheap as it is. maybe $10 or $20 off selling price? :) :)
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Apr 10, 2010
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  27. darkloki

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    So you think he went from 2 unreasonable offers then to Buying it for Full Price? Dude I don't think he went 100, 200, ok I'm buying it. He more then likely did what you just said. HE DID BUY IT you know
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  28. Mandrake

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    Just make sure you guys use paypal. I've had only 1 shady deal with ebay and paypal gave me my money back quickly.
     
    Mandrake, Apr 10, 2010
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  29. dttran83

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    dang there was 9 available when i post this afternoon now there only 3 left. So do i have to buy a heatsink separately with this or it come with it? How much does the heat sink cost and where can i buy one?
     
    dttran83, Apr 10, 2010
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  30. darkloki

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    Uhhh you should be using the heatsink that came with your m15x originally I thought.
     
    darkloki, Apr 10, 2010
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  31. ethanh8791

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    yes the heatpipe from your current GPU should be suitable.
     
    ethanh8791, Apr 10, 2010
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  32. HarryTheFish

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    The last sentence tells us the heatsink is not included:

    Picture simply represents the card for sale and is not the actual card. Sale does not include heatsink and is for the Video card only. If other parts are requirted, please enquire.

    I reckon you can buy it there as well if needed.
     
    HarryTheFish, Apr 10, 2010
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  33. cookinwitdiesel

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    If you have a M15x, you will be reusing that heatsink so this should be a non issue.....
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 10, 2010
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  34. The Revelator

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    How are your temps running with greater experience and different applications? Any benchmarking yet?
     
    The Revelator, Apr 10, 2010
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    Hey ethan what do you mean by extra padding? Is that from the original gpu or combine of gtx 260m and 5870?
     
    dttran83, Apr 11, 2010
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  36. Aikimox

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    Heh, some action at last. Soon we'll see the first M17X-R3-home-made system. :)
     
    Aikimox, Apr 11, 2010
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    It's gone up to about 90c with stress testing, mid 80s with gaming (BC2 & SF4). Only benchmark I ran is Heaven 2.0 & Furmark link, see M15x benchmarking thread.



    Yes, some pads from the original 260m setup "sandwiched" with pads that came with the 5870.
     
    ethanh8791, Apr 11, 2010
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  38. Irb Digital

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    x2. This will be the kicker on whether I purchase one of these or not.
     
    Irb Digital, Apr 11, 2010
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  39. djan84

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    same here... :)
     
    djan84, Apr 11, 2010
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    Its consuming 15W less power so Im hoping that it wont throttle.
     
    Wattos, Apr 11, 2010
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  41. sleey0

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    TDP does not = power.

    However, I do believe the 5870 is less power-hungry than the 260.

    I hope hemi gets more as I didn't purchase one from ebay before they sold out.
     
    sleey0, Apr 11, 2010
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  42. kcuk

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    do these 5870s have crossfire connection on them.?

    fantastic job by the way people like you make this forum what it is :)
     
    kcuk, Apr 11, 2010
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  43. Mandrake

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    No

    /10char....
     
    Mandrake, Apr 11, 2010
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    pitty ... thanks for quick respons mandrake bud :)
     
    kcuk, Apr 11, 2010
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    Wattos, Apr 11, 2010
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  46. The Revelator

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    @Mandrake: "RIP Mandrake" ??? Need intervention? Whiskey? A new laptop?
     
    The Revelator, Apr 11, 2010
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    His dogs name was Mandrake.
     
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    It was my dog, he got hit by a train on Friday.
     
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  49. ethanh8791

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    this thread just became a huge :(

    GPUz Sensors do not work so I can't give answer on throttling.
     
    ethanh8791, Apr 11, 2010
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  50. The Revelator

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    Awwww. Man, I'm sorry. It always seems particularly unfair when such exemplars of good will and friendship are lost.
     
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