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    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by vexillian, Dec 4, 2009.

  1. vexillian

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    hey guys just a quick question, if i bought a m17x with 260gtx, could i upgrade it next time with ati 4870 or mayb 5000x in crossfire mode or it could only support nvidia's SLI.
     
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    Yes it supports both nvidia and ati but right now only the 4870s are guaranteed to work.
     
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    so if i wanted nvidia SLI i could just tell dell to send me the SLI cable ? and if i wanted ati crossfire i could just dell to send me the xfire cable ? does both cards fit in the slot ? just clearing out questions in my brain @@ .
     
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    yes both cards fit and the cables are different. You would to buy an upgrade kit which would include the card, cable, heatsink and fan.
     
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    where could i get such upgrade kit in singapore ? or order from dell ?
     
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    can't help you there. I'm in the US and all I would do is call Dell spare parts in the US.
     
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    ok thks . ^^
     
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    Just so it's clear you can use either ATI or nVidia but both cards must be the same when going with a dual GPU solution.
     
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    another quick question . if i got a m17x with core 2 duo and i wanted to do a aftermarket upgrade to core 2 quad extreme or core 2 duo extreme . is it possible ? will it fit in the m17x ?
     
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    yes. Any Montevina based processor works. QX9300 and x9100 being the highest quad-core and dual-core solutions.

    We've been buying qx9300 from HP for $500USD. Check to see if they ship out by you. I know they're international.
     
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    i dint know that quads are montevina . thks drake great help and u reply fast lol .
     
    vexillian, Dec 4, 2009
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