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    GTX 680M into P170HM

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by bigbenbeaubien, Feb 18, 2014.

  1. bigbenbeaubien

    bigbenbeaubien Newbie

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    Hi guys

    i bought this video card a few days ago (thinking it would work in my laptop)
    Dell Nvidia Geforce GTX 680M Alienware M18XR2 M17XR4 Laptop Video Card 680M 2GB | eBay

    I don't have my hands on it right now but i will get it soon.
    I doubt that the card will work.

    Do you guys think that this card will work in my laptop ?

    Will i need to flash the video card bios to a new bios to make it work ?

    Will i be able to flash the video card (blind flash) if my laptop does not detect it ?

    My laptop does not have BIOS and EC up to date but i'm willing to update it if needed.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/556299-clevo-bios-older-models.html

    Thanks for you help.
     
    bigbenbeaubien, Feb 18, 2014
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    TR2N Notebook Deity

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    Dell gpu cards do not work in clevos. Incompatible ec versions.
     
    TR2N, Feb 19, 2014
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  3. bigbenbeaubien

    bigbenbeaubien Newbie

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    k thanks i cancelled my order !
     
    bigbenbeaubien, Feb 19, 2014
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