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    Question about dual Nvidia 260m and SLI

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by fayez999, Jan 14, 2010.

  1. fayez999

    fayez999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    I had Alienware M17x with single Nvidia 260m and I bought from Ebay one more Nvidia 260m I would like to add it to be dual graphics card 2GB and I bought SLI bridge cable I have been attached photo. Does this cable I need it to connect two cards? and I would any one help me and show me with photos how to connect them with SLI.And help which tools can I use to open Alienware ? I mean screwdriver sizes :confused:

    This viedo card Nvidia 260m
    http://up4.m5zn.com/9bjndthcm6y53q1w0kvpz47xgs82rf/2010/1/13/09/g9e9rd5uk.jpg

    and this SLI cable

    http://up4.m5zn.com/9bjndthcm6y53q1w0kvpz47xgs82rf/2010/1/13/10/8b30eunmm.jpg


    I wish any one assist me. :D
    Thank you :)
     
    fayez999, Jan 14, 2010
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    kavy Notebook Guru

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  3. DJ_Pawel

    DJ_Pawel Notebook Consultant

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    I think you will have to buy the SLI cable and the heatsink from Dell (the heatsink in your pictures is for the master gpu and i think that SLI cable is for the old area-51 m17x)

    The_Moo™'s guide to Remove/Replace your GPU in the M17x:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=402017


    This is the SLI cable and the slave heatsink for the M17x: (photo from ebay)
    [​IMG]
     
    DJ_Pawel, Jan 14, 2010
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  4. fayez999

    fayez999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    actually I just want add not change graphic card I want to add one more. I visited your website .
    thank you
     
    fayez999, Jan 14, 2010
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    kavy Notebook Guru

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    :) its not my website just another forum that has a few useful posts.
     
    kavy, Jan 14, 2010
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    fayez999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok DJ_Pawel than you for provide me good information. I'll order. and could you tell me which side can I open my Alienware m17x. and how ?
     
    fayez999, Jan 14, 2010
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    fayez999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ohhh I'm so sorry . thank you
     
    fayez999, Jan 14, 2010
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    BatBoy, Jan 14, 2010
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    fayez999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you BatBoy it's helpful the service manual.step by step
     
    fayez999, Jan 14, 2010
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  10. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    I have a gpu for sale, if it's cheaper :/

    also just watch the video it's the same process. Trust me :)

    any questions pm me :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 14, 2010
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