Major Havoc

Hi,

Finally about to get my Dell 7970m (Alienware M18X M17X 2GB AMD 7970M Official Dell Part Number 747M2 | eBay), I currently have a GTX 260M.

As you can see it doesn't come with any backplate brackets, do I follow the instructions here : http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware-m15x/390-%5Bguide%5D-m15x-amd-6970m-6990m-everything-you-need-know.html

I understand that is for the 6970/6990m.

So do I need to

a ) File down the backplate ?

just insulate it from the components as shown.

c) Both ?

I want to use the backplate from my 260m.

Cheers

Got some cheap RAM just put the old ram in another older laptop here, and got 8GB. Really want a 7970.

This is my next purchase. I have only had the laptop for a couple of weeks.

Cheers

Had a quick look your system is using A09 BIOS, That is what svl9 is using, However I dunno if he is using a modified version of A09 BIOS for overclocking.

Hi Svl, sorry for my late replay but was away for some time, I am trying to find my system revision but no success so far, I make full report with HWinfo and will attache it, if you can find it. But so far no success having my DP work,,,,,,,,,,

Cheers

Do you have to use a Alienware / Dell Display Port adapter or will any brand DP adapter be fine ?

I have a similar spec'ed machine. Already installed a small SSD.

I am looking at upgrading the Graphics Card First, then maybe the RAM, then buy a 2nd HDD Caddy for it.

I am looking at sticking with the 4GB of RAM for now and getting the video card first I am looking at the 7970M.

Found a cheap one Also with the RAM, is more better ? Will 8GB be fine ? or should I get 16GB ?

I am not made if money, however the 7970 I have lined up is real cheap off a mate.

Cheers

good news!

she's work perfectly !

after flashing vbios, modded inf drivers.

No throlling, 73°c max in game. so no undervolt for the moment.

675m work on M15x! upgrade monkey sold me the gpu for 200 euro. for the price and score don't hesitate !

I am looking at buying one of these cards to use for my M15x, do you have the details of what you did to get it to work please.

Cheers

MH