I need some info on upgrading m9750 to sli..

i ordered an m9750 alienware laptop from a seller on ebay with only a single GPU . now that is okay since i just intended on buying the second gpu with the sli cord. but, i was looking at a site about taking apart the m9750, and the pictures looked like the SLI Bridge was integrated, but i could not be sure . so, is the m9750 SLI Ready? or would i have to order a bridge also?? if i do then im screwed cause i cant find it anywhere but, if not id really like to know. you would think that its just sli ready and all you need is the second gpu and the sli cord but i dont know. if you only need those two, would i also need to get the heatsink and fan for it?

 

As former Owner of the M9750!

1st! = Get the second GPU 7950GTX or 8700M, depends on your existing card!
Your exisiting card should be called the Daughter card! Your new or 2nd
card will be called the Master Card/Parent card!

2nd = Yes! M9750 is SLI ready with PM945 intel chipset/SLI chipset N100!
You'll still need the SLI cable which would be almost impossible to find!
Goodluck calling AW, even they might not even want to sell it to you,
due to Original Ownership!

3rd = No! Heatsink/Fan required! It's already there! though you'll need
some form of thermal paste, etc, Artic Silver 5. You can find detailed
instructions on how to remove and install the 2nd GPU! On AW website! It's not too
hard but, good luck on SLI setup and pls! update the Drivers! with
laptopvideo2go.com (modded)

 

Thanks for all the great info!! But one thing.. The laptop should be comming with the 8700m gt master card right? I mean, I know it is comming to me with the 8700m gt but it should be master and then I should need the secondary or "sister card" sorry I'm not up on my termanology.. The secondary card I'm getting from an eBay seller which is going to include the sli cord. The card and cord were pulled from a used m9750 but were tested working. If you'd like the eBay name of him I can provide if anyone is intrested in getting one of those cards with the cord.

 

No! the one that's used now or say is coming with the laptop is the Daughter Card! The 2nd one you need is the Parent Card! Here's a site for install!

http://4help.alienware.com/cgi-bin/alienware.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5555

 

so I need the master then?

 

Okay, I told the guy that's sendin me the card with the cord that I need the master card. I hope that was right what I did..

 

Yes, some ppl called it the master and others the parent! AW called it the Parent or secondary card. It's going to have a P and spelled out parent , on one of the chip! Once you open up your laptop I'll be clear! Hope this helps!

 

well i havent got the laptop yet, i wanted to order gpu along with the laptop so it will get to me around the same time. well, i ordered the master or (parent) so i guess ill see. thanks for everything! im just really glad its already going to have the heatsink and fan along with the bridge. i was gunna be so sad.

 

Aliencontact I do not know why you are telling him to get a master secondary card since in the M9750 the naming is as follows:
DAUGHTER Video Card = Primary/Master Video Card (This Is What The Laptop Primarily Runs Off)
PARENT Video Card = Secondary/Slave Video Card (This Is The Second Additional Card)
If You want to get the correct card make it clear that you want a PARENT Card clearly marked "Parent" on the card itself, do not use the words master since the chances are they will misinterpret that master as a daughter video card. Incidentally you may have been able to order the card directly from Alienware if you explained your situation to technical support.

 

okay so again i wrote the seller to send the parent gpu. not the master or daughter. thanks for everything, wow, so confusing!

 

Could not this person upgrade to the ATI HD3870 crossfire ??? If so, sometimes there is someone selling the HD3870's and the corssfire cable on Ebay. I hope this helps. God Bless

 

Yes he could. ichime has installed a pair of 3870's in a M9750.

 

If he can find the cards theres no doubt upgrading to them would be an excellent upgrade over the 7950's

 

Yes, thanks for the clarifacation! It's been a long time since I lost her! Both of my cards fried and AW couldn't help me! I have to sell her! Still my best PC of it's days!

Master = Daughter = Main card! 1st one
Parent = Slave = 2nd card!

 

Hmm I must be on crack ! .. can't seem to find any auctions for the HD3870's for laptops.. found a bunch for desktops, but no laptops...... anyone have a link to any auctions?

 

It's no secret they are incredibly rare to find If There arent any on eBay then there is no way anyone else can magically find them!

 

Ahh I see said the blind man ..... So I guess like Woot, I'll have to check daily... hmm wonder wats on Woot ..... Tks for the heads up