But can my m17x handle it?

M17x R4 no problem at all.
GTX 970m is currently most bang of buck laptop graphics card.

Yeah it can handle it fine.

For 660m, you need additional 2 things: the stock heat sink is a dual-pipe. It's better to swap it with a 3-pipe to keep the new card cool. The stock 180w adapter is not enough. get a 240w or 330w.

Is it possible to replace x51 R1 bios chip if bricked?

Many thanks!

Any idea regarding the general cost or where i could possibly do it in klang valley?

Is it possible to use just any bios chip?

Can i do this at any pc repair shop?

Bro, do you also do repairs?
My m17x r4 can't detect the gtx660 it came with and I'm not sure if its the card or motherboard is the problem.
And if its the card, I'm interested to upgrade it.

Sorry late, busy busy week 
Here's what you've asked for.

no, this is the right chip

I don't have the reader for this type of chip. sorry man can't help

Any shop in KL where i can send my laptop to install GPU?

hi guys, intruder here

planning to get  a alienware 15  base model soon...but need some expert advice from u guys...first of all, my reason for getting aw 15 is its durable and soli,compared to  the laptop im using now (see my siggy)

1. is it good time to buy now? knowing that the gtx970m is getting dated day by day, should i just  use my z5 until early next  year and wait for next gen nvidiagpu and intel cpu alienwares? coz i dont know but research says next gen nvidia is either  end of this year or next year.

2. anyone bought from itking b4? his price seems very good, and according to him, it is dealer  price.

any advice would be much appreciated..sooner or later, ill board the mothership thanks in advance

ps: i plan to sell my z5 first then nie upgrade
edit: taggin e_mc_square

for those whom wanna volunteer to be in charge of this topic which im not longer active, let me know if interested.
it's getting a new version soon.

i forgot that unlocked BIOS is for OC purposes.

i see. been so long away from alienware. i also forgot what sifus taught me.
so that means UEFI is more preferable than unlocked BIOS.