Hmm... Tried on m17x r2 with dual 6970 or 6990
On 3dmark got higher mark.. On gaming still ok.

Actually 6970 is more den enug juice for current game.
6990 jus feel that is overclock version.
N still the best selling card in malaysia.. Hahaha

Gtx580m jus incase ppl wanted to use ext alienware 3D 30inch led lcd lo.

probably to move it from HD to SSD.. any software/tools/guide available?

acronis disk director...

Julchin..mmm seems im the only 1 (use 6970m) in m15x.
AnywAy my advice, I dont think m15x can handle 6990 if u r a hardcore gamer.i think with 6970m, reach 90c already too hot for me..

Kelvin, do u think m15x can handle 580.heat, power etc


This post has been edited by hans18: Aug 24 2011, 01:49 AM

Well Im just future-proofing my machine for another year. And I think the 2GB 6970 is sufficient to play Ultra on most games. Regarding the temps, I will test out the different thermal paste and pad positions to ensure it reaches 80c+ max. 90c is pushing it dy...

i would really recommend clean install, make sure you are in AHCI mode in BIOS.

follow the clean windows install gude with SSD at NBR, cloning sometimes doesn't work if the new HDD's size is smaller than the old HDD. Also you might transfer unwanted garbage or settings to the SSD, there are many tweaks that needs to be done on the SSD and it's probably a good idea to do it in a clean state.

keep the old HDD's OS as backup just in case you get a screw up SSD.

I use a Intel 510 SSD 120GB, it's pretty good but cost like RM890, bloody expensive

This post has been edited by thxxht: Aug 24 2011, 08:44 AM

I look at the name list at the front page. there's only 7 M14x users. Why? because it's still new?

This post has been edited by MrUbikeledek: Aug 24 2011, 10:39 AM

580m... so far the heatsink almost same size with m17x -r3 la.
should not be a problem.. jus worry about the voltage supply to the gc only.

hd6970 already enug lo

too small mb..

Julchin, u already get u 6970m ?
hows the temp ?
yes ...6970m already good...can run most games at HD...

hmmm boot slow... anyone got some extraordinary tips for it ? lol M15x

9 out of 10 times the culprit for boot slow is AlienFX or Stealth mode (power saving mode).

also use ccleaner to clear any unwanted registry, dll..garbage..etc

use msconfig to disable services and startup items

This post has been edited by thxxht: Aug 24 2011, 04:33 PM

getting from Kelvin...
i do my own paste job n add pads n test. will let u know the results.

dude, is the thermal pad for m15x have the same thickness as m17x? how thick is the ones for m15x?

I can't really confirm bro. I have an M17x-R3 too which is my sis's but I've never dissected her system. Anyways I bought my own thermal pads last year when I modded my M15x to the 5870 card so will be using those as well as the ones that came with the M15x initial GPU the GTX 260M.

wahhh... ur sis is using m17x-r3... hahaha
hmmm... the ones u bought for m15x was 1.5mm thick or 1.0mm thick?

Well she got hers for cheap.
Judging from the looks of mine, I think they're 1.5mm. I got them from a pc shop which had just that last batch of them. No brand thou.

ohhh... good good...

sometimes no brand are better than branded ones for these kind of things...

rich family.. wuhaha...


btw.. if u dun mind... here the printscreen for dirt 3 using firepro 8900 (hd6970) @ all high setting with 4 X AA



mb real hd6970 can done better job dem m8900

compare to gtx580m



here one of the taiko here

This post has been edited by kelvin_hata: Aug 24 2011, 06:38 PM

u r much more richer... 20k laptop.. dell precision... zzzz

nice score... too bad firepro can't OC...

Yep!! it happen to me. and my Alienware is barely a month old. i set the light to morph from blue to red, but when i start my laptop this morning, it stay blue. i have to reset it in the alienFX control panel.