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    GT780DX / MSI 1761 / Erazer 7815 - Uprade to GTX670MX does not work - any Help ?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by BigKid1973, Dec 20, 2012.

  1. BigKid1973

    BigKid1973 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I tried to replace my GTX570M with a GTX670MXM.The card did fit in very well and with the pads provided the cooler wasn't an issue either.
    Unfortunately the machine didn't want to boot.

    I tried to replace the BIOS and flashed the latest stock bios of the GT780DX which does work without any problems with the GTX570M - but still does not work with the GTX670MX.
    "Doesn't work" reads as: Fan and power led turn on - screen is blank/black - seems not to boot.

    I spent a lot of time on the net but I came to a point where I need the help of a real proffessional to find out what is the issue:

    - VBIOS ? The new card is intended for a DELL Alienware M17x. Maybe there is an issue with optimus not beeing available ?
    - BIOS ? Missing entry in whitelist ?
    - Power ? Should not be an issue as the GTX570M is about the same TDP as the GTX670MXM.

    Any hints or help would be highly appreciated.

    Best regards
    BigKid1973
     
    BigKid1973, Dec 20, 2012
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  2. majster msi

    majster msi Notebook Evangelist

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    Your new vga card is not compatible with ms-1761.
     
    majster msi, Dec 20, 2012
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    bug999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bug999, Jun 26, 2013
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  4. iTzZent

    iTzZent Notebook Consultant

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    The MS-1761 (Serie 6 Intel Chipset) don´t support Kepler Cards. Only the Quadro K5000M is working... the Radeon HD7970M/8970M is the fastest card for your device.
     
    iTzZent, Jul 6, 2013
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    There are also heatsinks available and you don't have to worry about enduro issues so the 7970M is a good choice for it.

    Much faster than the 670MX.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 6, 2013
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  6. iTzZent

    iTzZent Notebook Consultant

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    And where can i get a cheep HD7970M ?
     
    iTzZent, Jul 6, 2013
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  7. Talon

    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Keep an eye on the forums marketplace. I see them for sale all the time. Pic up a Dell card, and pick up a MSI 7970m heatsink from MajesterMSI. He is active here on the forums, and he might still have some in stock. Also I have a spare brand new MSI 7970m heatsink lying around that I purchased for him. If you're interested PM me.
     
    Talon, Jul 6, 2013
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  8. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    This will probably be one of your best bets; that and eBay.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jul 8, 2013
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