catweazle007 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hello everyone,i want to change the GPU in my Alienware M17x R4 from GTX 660 M to 8970MCan anyone told my , what I must Do and what I need ??? Is it the same procedure as in M15x ???The Card 8970m with 4GB from upgrademonkey is ordered.RegardsUdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzz09800 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think you can disable Intel HD graphics first and juts put the card into as long as you have the suitable steady and heat sink for HD8970M.As long as I know GTX660M have graphic memory on only one side, but HD8970M with 4GB have graphic memory on both sides so you may need some additional silicone pad.Also remember to remove all nVidia drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfKnight Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The HD8970 does not have dual sided memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balamut Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 how can I turn my 7970m to 8970m? or how it is possible to add capacity. probyval I make it through the msi, but no access to power lifting. the default is 850 and 1200, 3720 intel processor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balamut Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 how can I make my video card 7970m to 8970m? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpdaddyscoot Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 i too am curious- - - Updated - - -oh wait... my 7970 gets better 3dmark11 scores than a stock 8970. never mind haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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