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    MXM with Apple vBios - reflash?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chrisc007, Nov 15, 2011.

  1. chrisc007

    chrisc007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know if an MXM3.0 B card with an Apple vBios can be flashed to be used in a laptop such as Alienware/Clevo etc.?
     
    chrisc007, Nov 15, 2011
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    You mean the crippled 6970m from the iMac? I highly doubt it... it seems there are quite some hardware differences, e.g. the amount of VRAM.
     
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Amount of vRAM is not a problem with Nvidia cards.

    Its more a matter of whether it will work before or after flashing, I think it will be very difficult to find specific experiences and reports of people doing this.
     
    niffcreature, Nov 15, 2011
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    chrisc007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys - in that case, I think I'll keep my hard earned cash well and truely in my pocket! Just thought I'd found a bargain!

    It's here if anyone wants to give it a try!

    HD 6970 Blackcomb XT
     
    chrisc007, Nov 16, 2011
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    I see Apple seems to be mean when it comes to the voltage supply circuits, this card has is missing quite some mosfets compared to the standard 6970m.
     
    svl7, Nov 16, 2011
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