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Got my Dell 7970m (ES) today... and so far it rocks! Native fan control, runs cooler than the 6900m series, and it simply kicks ass. It's pretty much plug-and-play, no issues so far, though I will need to continue the testing (and benching ). Only did a Vantage and 3dM11 run so far, with GPU and CPU at stock, Tess on, check it out, hehe: Confirmed for the Dell 7970m (part nr. 747M2) in the M15x: Fan control is working properly Sound per DisplayPort / HDMI is working GPU clocks and performs as expected Possible issues: The card runs slightly warmer than the officially supported cards, due to it's higher power draw. This also leads to less overclock headroom. The card works fine even if you have an i7 920XM in your system, but if you overclock the CPU too hard, the GPU voltage drops, resulting in a drastic performance drop. (This is actually not directly caused by a power limit due to the PSU... the CPU can draw as much power as it can get, but it seems that when the CPU draws more power than usual, the GPU voltage supply somehow doesn't get provided anymore with enough power, even though there's headroom power-wise, it's probably caused by the circuit design of the mobo). Things to do before changing the GPU: Download working drivers. At the moment you can either get the drivers of the M17x R4 from Dell, or the modified, but actually more recent (12.5) from "benchmark3d". Get some thermal paste, e.g. Arctic MX-4, or Prolimatech PK-1, or whatever you prefer, you'll also need something to clean the GPU die and heatsink, isopropyl alcohol or similar will do. I highly recommend using an ESD mat and wristband whenever working Get familiar with the upgrading procedure, respectively disassembling the system. Refer to the M15x service manual if you need help, or to this pictured guide which explains how to replace the GPU in the M15x. The upgrading procedure: Uninstall your GPU drivers. Make a power drain (Turn off your M15x, remove the power cord and the battery. Then press and hold down the power button (Alienhead) for about 10-20 sec. Remove your GPU - Here's a little guide with pics in case you need some help. Clean your heatsink, if necessary replace the thermal pads with new ones. Make sure the 7970m has the correct backplate on it. Insert your GPU, make sure that it sits properly. Apply the thermal paste, and attach the heatsink. More to come.

M17x-R4 HXD3N N13E-GS1 GeForce GTX675m C0XGT N13E-GS1 GeForce GTX675m Kit (Video card HXD3N + Support Plate 3MHHT) M3XJV NV13E-GE GeForce GTX660m 5H5NC NV13E-GE GeForce GTX660m Kit (Video card M3XJV + Support Plate 3MHHT) 747M2 AMD Wimbledon XT 7970m 8DG8P AMD Wimbledon XT 7970m Kit (Video card 747M2 + Support Plate 3PVGK) M18x-R2 HXD3N N13E-GS1 GeForce GTX675m C0XGT N13E-GS1 GeForce GTX675m Kit (Video card HXD3N + Support Plate 3MHHT) M3XJV NV13E-GE GeForce GTX660m 5H5NC NV13E-GE GeForce GTX660m Kit (Video card M3XJV + Support Plate 3MHHT) 747M2 AMD Wimbledon XT 7970m 8DG8P AMD Wimbledon XT 7970m Kit (Video card 747M2 + Support Plate 3PVGK) Update: 05/09/2012 Thanks to DELLChrisM.

Hehe, no, it's with the stock heatsink, didn't came around to solder on the heatpipes so far. Hopefully during the next two weeks... I'd like to see whether I can get it soldered on with copper instead of tin. MXM is awesome when implemented properly. The AMD cards seem not to rely on the BIOS calls in the same strict way as the Nvidia cards, thus they seem to work better in systems whithout official support for a certain card. Moar... here a Vantage with GPU stock, CPU at 25x, the additional CPU power helps to bring the GPU score above 20k And here a first OC run at 950/1300, Vantage. Highest M15x Vantage score ever I got my hands on an ES card, not an official source, it was the only one available, people will have to wait on the official release.

(No part numbers for M11x andM14x since the GPUs are soldered to the mobo) M11x-R1 Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD Nvidia GT335 M11x-R2 Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD Nvidia GT335 M11x-R3 Integrated Intel HD3000 Nvidia GT540m M14x Integrated Intel HD3000 Nvidia GT555m ------------------------------------------------------------------ M15x 479NV Nvidia GTX460m GS N11E WDXVH Nvidia GTX260m KCTKH Nvidia GT240m 0XYPF AMD 5850m Pro K6654 AMD 5850m Broadway Pro NTVGT AMD HD5730m XT Inofficially also: - V9XKH AMD HD6970m Blackcomb XT - -m15x-amd-6970m-everything-you-need-know.html#post3716"]more information - Nvidia GTX 470m - -m15x-nvidia-470m.html#post7371"]more information - C8245 AMD HD5870m XT (needs VBIOS A00 to work with the M15x) M17x-R1 Integrated Nvidia 9400m 96RJ4 Nvidia GTX260m 4WGVV Nvidia GTX260m Secondary + Cable X648M Nvidia GTX280m X203R Nvidia GTX280m Secondary + Cable (That's probably a mistake on Dells list: 3MF8R Nvidia GTX580m N12E-GTX2) G51FX AMD 4870m XT NHCHW AMD 4870m XT Secondary + Cable M17x-R2 2TKKD AMD HD4870m XT 2YVP1 AMD HD4870m XT Dual + Cable (requires 240w adapter) C8245 AMD HD5870m XT RV546 AMD HD5870m XT Dual + Cable (requires 240W adapter) 35RJH Nvidia GTX285m (requires 240w adapter) (for 17WUXGA must use 0DHMC) V4THJ Nvidia GTX285m Dual + Cable + Clarksfield CPU (requires 240w adapter) (for 17WUXGA must use 0DHMC) Inofficially also: - V9XKH AMD HD6970m Blackcomb XT - -installing-amd-radeon-6970m-your-m17x-r2-single-gpu-crossfirex.html#post8162"]more information M17x-R3 Integrated Intel HD3000 V5TGF AMD HD6870m Granville Pro V9XKH AMD HD6970m Blackcomb XT VDV04 Nvidia GTX460m N11E-GS YT99J Nvidia GTX560m N12E-GS 3MF8R Nvidia GTX580m N12E-GTX2 RDRGR AMD HD6990m Blackcomb XTX Inofficially also: - Nvidia GTX 485m (no 3d so far) M18x Integrated Intel HD3000 V9XKH AMD HD6970m Blackcomb XT left 29NC1 AMD HD6970m Blackcomb XT Right RDRGR AMD HD6990m Blackcomb XTX VDV04 Nvidia GTX460m N11E-GS YT99J Nvidia N12E-GS 3MF8R Nvidia GTX580m N12E-GTX2 Source ------------------------------------------------------------------ -> Check out the M18x list... Part nr. for BLACKCOMB XTX (supposedly 6990m) Let me know in case I missed something, so I can include it in the list.

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Build 1620 (and later) adds preliminary support for fan speed monitoring of those models.

This thread will be updated with some infos in the coming weeks. I'm buying a 7970m and 60Hz display. My good friend GeoCake has already proved that it works. I'm just going to make an official thread. If you read this Geo, feel free to chip in I decided to go ahead and get the 7970m as according to the interwebz, the nvidia GTX 660 Ti won't be out for another few months which spells trouble for the GTX 680m which it should be based off. I'm just gonna have a play with this in the mean time. I've also ordered a 6990m backplate and heatsink from eBay as the from what I see in the pictures, the GTX 580m one will fit but the 6990m is less of a hassle. Plus it give me easy swap options. I literally have to take the whole GPu assembly out and swap to nvidia and the 120Hz screen when I to watch 3D movies. WIN Some technical details of the card: 1280 SPUs, 28nm Wimbledon @850Mhz, 2GB memory Hynix (Dell version) @1200Mhz. The specs are similar to that of a desktop 7870. The new GPU uses MXM 3.1 which is the mobile equivalent of PCIe 3.0. In the M17x R3 it will only run @PCIe 2.0 x16 (same as PCIe 3.0 x8). In the R4, the Ivy Bridge CPU will support 3.0 x16 speeds (or x8 in the M18x when running dual cards). I'm excited, GeoCake has already done some awesome benchmarks over at NBR and I hope to replicate them. This card is overclockable with MSI Afteburner and I hope to hit 1Ghz with it on air coupled with my 2920XM @4.5Ghz? Please stay tuned I will add more as things move along. [uPDATE] The 60Hz screen is installed and calibrated. The 7970m has also arrived. Was actually hand delivered by the seller 'cause he lives real close. Now it's just the heatsink and backplate. For people eager, track it with me here: https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=EC740116213US

@Raypac, one 7970m=more than double 5870 performance so an increase would be really quite something.