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    P170HM upgrade gpu to 7970m or 680m

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xeleetex, Feb 5, 2013.

  1. xeleetex

    xeleetex Newbie

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    hello all, i currently have a clevo p170hm and am considering upgrading from my 6990m to either a 7970m, 680m, or a 675mx. but i have a few concerns,

    if i were to upgrade to an nvidia card would i have to swap out to nvidia heatsinks or would i be okay with mine?
    the 680m is rather pricey so im leaning toward either the 7970m or 675mx does anybody have any thoughts on which to choose?
    if i were to go with the 7970m has the hdmi issue been resolved?

    thanks for the help!
     
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  2. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure about the heatsink question but I know that the 680m and 7970m will definitely work on your p170hm. See link: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/673141-p170hm-has-been-successfully-installed-clevo-gtx680m-4gb.html

    I haven't see any one post HDMI issues with the 7970m. Search through this thread. http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/688656-guide-blind-flashing-amd-7970m-modded-vbios-clevo-p1xxhm-laptops.html

    Hope this helps :D
     
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  3. xeleetex

    xeleetex Newbie

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    thank you very much, im gonna go with the 7970m then, do you know a good place to sell my 6990m to help fund it? im too new to these forums to use the marketplace
     
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  4. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    Try eBay, I've seen them sell from $300-350. If I had the money I'd buy it off you since it would be perfect for CrossFire in my M17x R2. My brother-in-law just bought a 7970m and I tested it in my M17x R2 and it's pretty amazing! Highly recommended.

    On eBay, the 7970m and 680m have both sold for similar prices. Just look around I'm sure you'll find something.
     
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    xeleetex Newbie

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    awesome thanks for the links, yeah ill probably post it on ebay in the mid 300's im in no rush for a new card so ill just wait for the right buyer

    edit: changed the price drastically
     
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  8. Misdemeanor

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    Good luck selling it! It's still a popular card so I'm sure you won't have an issue selling it. I'll be on the lookout for it on ebay :D
     
    Misdemeanor, Feb 6, 2013
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  9. Prostar Computer

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    I hope you enjoy your 7970m! It's definitely the better value over the 680m, even though the 680m is considered the better (i.e., more powerful) card.

    Don't be shy about trying to sell that card here on the NBR marketplace either - or at least asking for a proper selling price point for it. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 6, 2013
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    xeleetex Newbie

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    Sounds good i'll post it on there, its funny you posted actually, my computer is from Prostar!
     
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    6990M is a very good card, why change it at all? There is also a way to go for Crossfire, I've seen them going for around 200$ recently.
     
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    Well hopefully your laptop is treating you well! Feel free to PM me or call/email us if you have any questions or concerns. :D
     
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