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    Could someone try the 3870HD's on M9750!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by AlienContact, Nov 8, 2008.

  1. AlienContact

    AlienContact Notebook Evangelist

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    Could someone try to install a 3870 card on their M9750 to see if it would even fit, or work. Pls post pics also im considering buying one. Currently own a M9750.
     
    AlienContact, Nov 8, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    no dice. wrong MXM-connector, too much power draw, possibly even too big in terms of size.

    in any case, no one's gotten their m17 yet, and even if they do, i'm not sure if anybody would void their warranty just to test this.
     
    whizzo, Nov 8, 2008
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  3. Charr

    Charr Notebook Deity

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    The coming HD4850 has the same MXM slot as the M9750, that may work if power and thermal requirements are met.
     
    Charr, Nov 8, 2008
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  4. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    that's a pretty big IF, seeing how the HD4850 will probably be the most powerful mobile card ever produced.
     
    whizzo, Nov 8, 2008
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    lol just found this and we see how this turned out ..... :rolleyes:
     
    The_Moo™, May 19, 2009
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