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    M17 Crossfire Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by simonmpoulton, May 29, 2009.

  1. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Anyone got a price for upgrading to dual HD3870's if you only ordered with a single one?
    Friend has one with a single card and would like to know the cost :)
     
    simonmpoulton, May 29, 2009
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    buying from AW will be more expensive then buying somewhere else. Don't forget you need the crossfire cable too.
     
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  3. simonmpoulton

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    Theres nowhere else to buy them though ;)
     
    simonmpoulton, May 29, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    rjtech or xotic pc may sell them but i doubt it since they are not getting any more
     
    The_Moo™, May 29, 2009
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  5. Rob41

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    Has he given Alienware a call?

    Don't forget about the warranty either.
     
    Rob41, May 29, 2009
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    yes there is.
     
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  7. simonmpoulton

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    I've looked around for these cards for a long time for my M9750, perhaps you would enlighten me as to where they are readily available for sale?
     
    simonmpoulton, May 29, 2009
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    They are for sale but not readily. Ztronics sells them when they have them and it's a similar situation for other resellers of that card. Kepp looking and ask for a notification when they get one.

    Also, FYI, the parent card (marked with a P) is the slave or secondary card. The daughter card (marked with a D) is the master or primary card. It seems backwards but it's not.

    Good luck.
     
    Rob41, May 30, 2009
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  10. hwt

    hwt Newbie

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    i upgraded mine

    Item:M17 ATI RADEON M88 XT 512MB HD3870 SLAVE REV. 1, Qty:1

    cost me £90
     
    hwt, Jun 5, 2009
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  11. simonmpoulton

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    Only £90? Geez Alienware are sure ripping people off with the £184 Crossfire Upgrade for new builds.
     
    simonmpoulton, Jun 5, 2009
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  12. marius

    marius Notebook Consultant

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    sure, maybe 190 ?
     
    marius, Jun 6, 2009
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  13. kcuk

    kcuk Notebook Evangelist

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    if your in the uk itl cost you with the crossover cabe a total of 182£ for 1 card and 1 cable.
     
    kcuk, Jun 6, 2009
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