Hi There,
I am wondering if I can put a AMD 6990m into my M17xR2.
it appears to be all the same dimensions etc, but I need to know for sure before I go purchasing anything.
Regards,
Dacce
I'll change the statement a bit.
We won't support the 6990 on the m17x R2 if it still has warranty. It's not an official upgrade.There have been users who have installed this video card in their systems and it has worked fine. Some tweaks may be needed (changing vBIOS and modifying driver files). Also issues may arise that may affect your previous experience with your Alienware system on a negative way. If you still want to do the upgrade, there are some tutorials online that will show you all you need in order to make it.
Here is an example.
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Hi Dacce,
Alienware 17x R2 is compatible and tested with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 / HD 5870.
The AMD Radeon HD 6990M Graphics is not tested on Alienwware 17x R2.
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Dell-Rajesh R The AMD Radeon HD 6990M Graphics is not tested on Alienwware 17x R2.