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    ATI 6970M European resellers

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pras1011, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. pras1011

    pras1011 Notebook Consultant

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    Are there any EU sellers that sell the ATI 6970M?
     
    pras1011, Apr 18, 2011
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    I got mine from MXM-upgrade.com What system do you have?
     
    svl7, Apr 18, 2011
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    pras1011 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a MSI GX660R.

    I don't want to buy from the US or Canada as they will/may declare the full value of the card and I will have to pay 30% on top when I receive it. Eurocom and Fortnax had a cheaper price than MXM Upgrade.

    Is the card working ok?
     
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    The card is working great, though the fan control doesn't work so far, I'll work at a solution when I have some more time. Atm I use HWinfo32 for controlling the fan speed manually, but this won't work on your machine afaik.

    Anyway, you'll need to contact MXM-upgrade before ordering as they don't sell it for your system... otherwise you won't get warranty on the card. If you live in the EU you pay quite a high price because of the VAT, but importing the card from the US/CA won't be cheaper.
    If you live in Europe, but in a country that's not in the EU you can get the card cheaper as they won't charge you the VAT.

    I don't know your machine, but keep in mind that you may need to modify your heatsink. Also what kind of PSU do you have? 150W?


    Edit: Has anyone already tried a 6970m in your systems? There's also the possibilty that it won't work at all.
     
    svl7, Apr 18, 2011
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    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    When did the GX660R use MXM? I wonder...
     
    TomJG90, Apr 18, 2011
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    pras1011 Notebook Consultant

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    What do you mean?

    The GX660R does use the MXM 3.0 type b connector.

    I am getting a Targus 180w PSU.

    Someone has successfully installed the 6970m in a GX660R but they had do very minor heatsink modifications.
     
    pras1011, Apr 18, 2011
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    lol your joking? I would have got it instead of the G73 if it had MXM.. noo... Just joking. I don't need the horrible 15 inch screen on it.
     
    TomJG90, Apr 20, 2011
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    Replace the screen =)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 20, 2011
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