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    M18x r1 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Two Tall, Jul 22, 2017.

  1. Two Tall

    Two Tall Newbie

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    I would like to apologize in advance Iam new to this.
    I have a friend in China that will send me 2 780m cards and 2960xm CPU for a good price.
    My specs are 2820 CPU 2-460m GPU cards 32 gb ram 2 ocz vertec4 512gb and it all works.
    I do clean installs some regedits thanks to this site I have no problem taking this baby apart
    and putting it back I have a manual.
    What I need is a -- Mr. Fox -- or someone to help me with details like model # of CPU GPU
    heat sink sli cable and so on. The right GPU drivers and Bios and anything I did not cover.
    I do LIKE my M18x I would like new one but you all know that not going to happen.

    Thanks Please Help
     
    Two Tall, Jul 22, 2017
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  2. GodlikeRU

    GodlikeRU Notebook Deity

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    There's a thread with M18xR1 parts numbers, just use search.

    GPU drivers - you can download modified ones to work with your new cards from TechInferno
    BIOS - Unlocked is recommended
     
    GodlikeRU, Jul 23, 2017
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  3. Two Tall

    Two Tall Newbie

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    Thanks I have searched along time. I will keep searching. I was hoping someone could give me links I could go to. Do I use a unlocked A05 BIOS or ? and where do I get it.
     
    Two Tall, Jul 23, 2017
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  4. ssj92

    ssj92 Neutron Star

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    So....right now you have:

    2820QM, 460M SLI

    and you will upgrade to:

    2960XM, 780M SLI

    right? Everything will be plug n play except the drivers.

    I recommend using A05 unlocked. It can be found on the TechInferno forums along with modified drivers.

    I also recommend grabbing the triple pipe heatsink as it will help cool the 2960XM better and allow you to overclock higher.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dell-AL...129032?hash=item1a2fbdf988:g:6ioAAOSwtfhYoeLg
     
    ssj92, Jul 23, 2017
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  5. Two Tall

    Two Tall Newbie

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    So the SLI cable and X bracket will work with the 780m. Do you think Dell will still have the heatsinks I need for the GPU & CPU.
     
    Two Tall, Jul 23, 2017
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  6. ssj92

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    I think there's a possibility that the current GPU heatsink will fit. For CPU heatsink you can try dell otherwise there's eBay
     
    ssj92, Jul 24, 2017
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    ssj92 thanks for info TechInferno forums and was unable to download BIOS I would happy to pay for or donate but I could not find where to do this. I ordered the GPUs and CPU
    I be able to do the teardown and install
    I still need more info on BIOS settings and driver version and anything more
     
    Two Tall, Jul 24, 2017
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