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    Alienware GPU in a Clevo?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by OCNbluedevil, Nov 25, 2012.

  1. OCNbluedevil

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    OCNbluedevil, Nov 25, 2012
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    It's usually a Clevo card in an alienware/dell

    Clevos are recommended to use clevo cards
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 25, 2012
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    The listing says it's 100 W..

    As for compatibility, the MX cards have not been offered with Alienware thus far so I don't think the card you're looking at is an "Alienware GPU". Probably pulled from Clevo's to entice Alienware users looking to upgrade.
     
    sponge_gto, Nov 25, 2012
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    Ok.
    As far as I can see. It will work, but I might need to flash it to a lower power req. Either that or get a bigger psu.

    OR

    Get a GTX 670MX
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALIENWARE-M...041?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1e741d5c09

    IMO not much of a upgrade over the GTX 670M.
     
    OCNbluedevil, Nov 25, 2012
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    Are you just looking to upgrade, or is there something wrong with your card? If it's the former, I wouldn't bother getting a 670mx. The 675mx would be a decent upgrade, but for that price you could find a 7970m as well. Not sure if there are different power requirements between the 675mx and the 7970m though.
     
    failwheeldrive, Nov 25, 2012
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    Yeah I just as well get a 7970m, depends on which does more frames in the games I play....lol BF3. :D
     
    OCNbluedevil, Nov 25, 2012
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    lol then the 7970 is the best bang for your buck. It runs BF3 really well, especially with the new drivers.
     
    failwheeldrive, Nov 26, 2012
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    How the 7970m will cope with the power limit (if at all) is anybody's guess though..
     
    sponge_gto, Nov 26, 2012
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    What power limit? It's just a MXM 3.0b card, 100W which any Clevo, MSI or Alienware can support. He can just use the 180W PSU, can get one for $50.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 27, 2012
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    9130's got the juice and cooling capacity for 100W? Wonder why they don't come with top-end video cards to begin with..

    EDIT: Seems like they do after all.. Curious :)
     
    sponge_gto, Nov 27, 2012
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    You will need the larger PSU for the NP9130. The NP9130 only comes with a 120W PSU which is not nearly powerful enough for any 100W GPU. 180W is needed. Although I don't know that the heatsink/pipe that comes stock with the NP9130 is sufficient for the 100W GPU.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 27, 2012
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    From what I can see from the NP9150 pics, the HSF is identical.
     
    OCNbluedevil, Nov 27, 2012
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    It may be. It would be good to get confirmation. I know in the past users updated their NP8130 with a faster GPU, but needed a new Heatsink, basically the one from NP8150.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 27, 2012
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    take as example me. :)
    the psu180w+new heatsink.
     
    kolias, Nov 27, 2012
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    But it did require a new heatsink. I believe the NP9130 and NP9150 have the same motherboard, only the power for the backlit keyboard is removed. The connector doesn't exist. Otherwise same.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 28, 2012
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    Expect a detailed write up for this. :D
     
    OCNbluedevil, Nov 29, 2012
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