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    Great News! Who wants the 6970?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by KurtH, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok I just got off the phone with a dell rep who is more then willing to sell anyone the ATI m6970 and quoted me a decent price. If anyone would like his contact info just PM me.
     
    KurtH, Apr 26, 2011
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  2. Kratzen

    Kratzen Notebook Consultant

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    What is a decent price?
     
    Kratzen, Apr 26, 2011
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  3. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    I was told just under 500
     
    KurtH, Apr 26, 2011
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    alienlover777 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the performance difference between a 5850 OCd and a 6970? What about heat levels?

    Edit: Never mind, checking the other thread for this info! ^^^
     
    alienlover777, Apr 26, 2011
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Oh man I was hoping that some kind member of this forum is giving one away! But anyways I'm an nvidia boy unfortunately.
     
    widezu69, Apr 26, 2011
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    holliday777 Notebook Evangelist

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    Be warned. I talked to Dell last night and they "claimed" they were selling me a 6970m (I even have the part number)...yet they managed to ship a 6950 DESKTOP card instead....the actual 6970m costs $569 from Dell. IF you're brave enough to order, make sure you're getting Dell part number V9XKH or it isn't a 6970m. Hope this works for all that try it.
     
    holliday777, Apr 26, 2011
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  7. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    This guy i talked to refrenced it from the M17x R3 he was really eager to make these sales and was a great help with my Alienware/Dell woes. He fully understands what we are doing so when he sells you the card he has to warn you that it isnt ment for out M15x but its just a check the block thing so if something happends it doesnt fall on him.
     
    KurtH, Apr 26, 2011
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  8. Kratzen

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    What did he say about warranty?
     
    Kratzen, Apr 26, 2011
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  9. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    the part retains a warranty but the system never was intended to use this card. So just on the card are you covered
     
    KurtH, Apr 26, 2011
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    And I will lose the warranty I have on my system, or will it cound as "accidental damage" if I break it?
     
    Kratzen, Apr 26, 2011
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  11. dttran83

    dttran83 Notebook Deity

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    They will take forever to ship the card. I order from Dell at first and they had postponed my order two time so I f finally give up and order it from aikimox.
     
    dttran83, Apr 26, 2011
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  12. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    But the fan not working correctly is an annoying issue. Waiting is worth it to not deal with an issue like that.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 26, 2011
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  13. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    How do we know that the fans work properly with the Dell 6970m in the M15x?
     
    The Revelator, Apr 26, 2011
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  14. JohnnyFlash

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    Unless I read wrong, inap said that when they did the swap.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 26, 2011
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  15. The Revelator

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    Maybe we ought to check with Inap. My memory was that he recalled that the fans worked, but didn't really test whether they adjusted to temps, etc. Remember, he didn't have much time with that setup, and fan operation wasn't a priority. He'll drop in and educate us before long.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 26, 2011
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  16. JohnnyFlash

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    If I did misunderstand, then that makes the decision easier for me. Aspire 522 for sure, I hate manually adjusting things on a daily basis.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 27, 2011
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  17. The Revelator

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    Sure hope your memory prevails. I feel the same way about manual adjustments in ordinary use.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 27, 2011
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  18. svl7

    svl7 T|I

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    Fans are working with the Dell card, as well as HDMI/DP audio... I updated my thread yesterday. Strigae from T|I confirmed both.
     
    svl7, Apr 27, 2011
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  19. The Revelator

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    Does Strigae have the 6970m installed in a M15x?
     
    The Revelator, Apr 27, 2011
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    Assuming he's not messing with us then yes... Check out the M15x section at T|I.
     
    svl7, Apr 27, 2011
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  21. The Revelator

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    Sounds good. Need to visit over there more often. Thanks.
     
    The Revelator, Apr 27, 2011
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