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    7970M 2GB MXM 3.0, what laptop is it for ?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tom Jacobs, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. Tom Jacobs

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    What laptops does the 7970M 2GB MXM 3.0 fit in ?
    i'm trying to find a cheap laptop for it or sell the thing...
     
    Tom Jacobs, Dec 24, 2020
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    one of many...too vague of a question...but an example would be any clevo mxm laptop
     
    JRE84, Dec 25, 2020
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    Alienware m17xr2 :)
    Generally laptops from the 2010 -2013 era or mxm laptops.
     
    TR2N, Dec 25, 2020
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    There are 3 notably different versions of the 7970m. The Dell version only runs in Dell systems, possibly MSI. It will run on Clevo systems but the laptop turn off after a minute because it cannot read the thermal sensor. The "old" Clevo version will run on any system. Annoyingly using Enduro vs direct display output requires flashing the vbios between versions. The "new" Clevo version cannot run on HM or older series Clevo systems.
     
    Khenglish, Dec 25, 2020
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    Depending on version, fan control will be broken as it cannot communicate with EC. Only clevo 7970M v1.2 and clevo 8970M work without issue in M17x R2
     
    Raidriar, Dec 25, 2020
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    109-c42957-00B
    Thats the nr in the card i find a dell part with this.
     
    Tom Jacobs, Dec 26, 2020
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    I did have the v1.1 clevo 7970m in my m17xr2 working fine up until earlier this year(had about 5 years of use) when it finally went cactus.

    The soldering on the caps was atrocious on these 7970m clevo cards (looks to be done by hand).

    Clevo with embedded ec non-enduro vbios FTW!
     
    TR2N, Dec 26, 2020
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    The clevo cards have a 2nd layer of hand soldered caps. They overclock significantly better.
     
    Khenglish, Dec 26, 2020
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    Unfortunately, that solder of second layer seeps onto the pcb board causing malfunction especially over time when the solder dissipates due to excessive heat.
    I did get some life after baking it but after the second time, it was time to let it go.
     
    TR2N, Dec 26, 2020
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