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    amd 7970m crossfire

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by caima48, Jul 5, 2012.

  1. caima48

    caima48 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello . i want to know if is possible to upgrade my Alienware M17x r4, with a amd 7970m. to crossfire mode with two amd gpu 7970m
     
    caima48, Jul 5, 2012
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  2. Eldaren

    Eldaren Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not possible. The R4 has only one GPU slot. The older R2 has two GPU slots.
     
    Eldaren, Jul 5, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Only the M18x supports a dual GPU configuration from the current Alienware lineup. Sorry.
     
    Prasad, Jul 6, 2012
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    phill1978 Notebook Consultant

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    can you imagine the driver hell with this at the moment :D
     
    phill1978, Jul 6, 2012
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    caima48 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys
     
    caima48, Jul 6, 2012
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