Processor: socket based 3rd generation Intel CPU (up to 2960XM)
AC Adapter: 180W standard for 75W GPUs; 240W is required for 100W GPUs
VGA Heatsink: standard 2-pipe (75W); 3-pipe (100W) is required for 100W GPUs
O/S Supported: Windows 7 and 8x and 10
BIOS Required: A12
GTX 9xxM series >>> Windows 8.x and Win 10 only
Windows 7 is not supported
Alienware model M17x R4 LVDS 60Hz Optimus (Hybrid) System must be running in Optimus mode. 120Hz only supported using Windows 8x in UEFI Mode 60Hz is fully supported in Windows 8x
Alienware M17x R4 eDP 120hz Discrete 120Hz only supported using Windows 8x in UEFI Mode 3D Vision is not supported
To use the 10 series cards you must be running in Optimus/Hybrid mode. You must also use the modified heatsink.
Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b for AMD Cards with Matching Screws - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro with Matching Screws
Extra Thermal Pads - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs - Set of thermal pads for AMD based MXM3 GPUs
Extra Screws for X-Bracket - VGA/GPU X-Bracket / GPU Supporter Screws
Thermal Paste - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU - 3ml/11.1g tube - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 2tubes x 1.5g - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 1tube; 1.5g
Options
Primary GPU / VGA Fan - Alienware M17x R4 Primary GPU Fan - p/n 0THPDJ
Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Model Specific
Services - VGA Installation Service - Includes shipping both ways, install of VGA, Drivers, BIOS and Heatsink Mod if required - North America only
Accessories
AC Adapter - 330W AC Adapter; Auto-switching; 100-240V; 50-60Hz; DC 19.5V @ 16.9A; 4pin round plug - 780W AC Adapter; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; without DC cable
DC Cable for 780 Watt AC Adapter - DC Cable for Alienware laptops (AW Chip ID built in) 1.9m Long (43 Inches)