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    Is it plausible to buy Mobile GPU on EBAY

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Mauigideon, Sep 14, 2014.

  1. Mauigideon

    Mauigideon Notebook Enthusiast

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    My current GPU in my alienware m15x is dieing, the memory on it I believe has become corrupt and is malfunctioning. I have been searching online for a replacement GPU and could not find one anywhere except for ebay. I have decided on purchasing the AMD 7970m GPU, because it is in my price range and I feel it is not too old to be replaced in a year or two.

    How safe is it to buy a GPU from ebay?

    This is the current GPU I am looking at...


    The price ranges for the AMD 7970m are pretty big also, range from $300-$500. Why is there such a big gap for the same device?

    Any help would be awesome...
     
    Mauigideon, Sep 14, 2014
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  2. D2 Ultima

    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    It should work, I believe. You're a little better off asking this over at the alienware forums though. Sorry I can't be of more help.
     
    D2 Ultima, Sep 14, 2014
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  3. Mauigideon

    Mauigideon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think it should work as well. What Im kind of wondering is if there are "knock off" GPUS. I mean these are from China... Could they be fakes? Or is that just not possible with GPUS.
     
    Mauigideon, Sep 14, 2014
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  4. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    The 7970M will work.. Check the M15x forums for which version to buy.. Clevo cards something cause issues and dell ones are hard to find.. I think that in the M15x the Dell card should work perfectly.. I know that there is someone selling 7970Ms from Dell on the NBR markeplace.. It would be worth also asking and buying from him as it will be a good deal and safer.. Link to his thread below..

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/computer-components/758112-fs-new-sealed-dell-gpu-s.html
     
    TomJGX, Sep 15, 2014
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