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    Alienware Mx17 R3 Graphics card isnt recognised

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by zelda9990, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. zelda9990

    zelda9990 Newbie

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    Hi i recently purchased an alienware mx17 laptop, ive noticed that when i check the specks thorugh device manager, that the graphics card doesnt come up that i purchased, ive tried installing the drivers for the graphics card i purchased as well, any help would be grateful on trying to get the graphics card to become recognisable
     
    zelda9990, Feb 1, 2012
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hi
    more info needed
    spec of computer
    nvidia or ati
    single gpu or sli
     
    MrDJ, Feb 1, 2012
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  3. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    I know that m17x r3 only ships with a single GPU but the issue is probably caused by switchable gpu tech.
    If its Nvidia or AMD i do not know, so hopefully the OP will clear that up.
     
    DEagleson, Feb 1, 2012
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