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    Alienware, graphic card problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by buzztrack, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. buzztrack

    buzztrack Newbie

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    I have an alienware laptop. All has been fine until the weekend. The graphic card has gone caput!!!!!
    I have reinstalled windows, updated the bios , slowed the bus speed down, used the omega drivers, used the latest official drivers (along with 3-4 older drivers) and the computer still hangs saying I have an infinate loop with the ati card.

    Of course the warranty is up 2 months ago and Alienware do not have anymore stock of either Nvidia or Ati cards left that work with my laptop.

    Does anyone know of a retailer of mobile graphic cards - on the web or store - that sells mobile graphic cards. I'm looking for either nvidia Geforce fx Go 5700 or ATI Radeon Mobility 9700.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Thanks
     
    buzztrack, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ohhh tough one...

    Besides eBay I don't really think there are any other way, since AW are one of the only places that sell mobile GPU's standalone.

    Best of Luck
     
    coriolis, Aug 30, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yes, what coriolis said - I'd give Alienware a call and see if they can special order one for you or something like that.

    Well, there's always ebay..

    I wish you well.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 30, 2005
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  4. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    yea...that sucks..u could also replace all the hardware in it if u had the time and money to if u wanted to keep that laptop...but selling it at a garage sale could make u a lot of money if ppl have no knowledge of laptops/computers ;)
     
    LuckMC11, Aug 30, 2005
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