Alienware M18x R2
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18in LCD Panel

Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012)

  • Graphics: Upgradeable MXM 3.0b; single GPU
  • Processor: socket based 3rd generation Intel CPU (up to 3840QM)
  • AC Adapter: 330W standard for all 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: A11 (unlocked)

    GTX 9xxM series is supported only in Windows 8x and 10 UEFI Mode (BIOS A10); SLI is supported. GTX 9xxM series is NOT SUPPORTED in Windows 7.

    To use the GTX 1060 MXM3 GPU module you MUST be running in OPTIMUS mode with unlocked BIOS. Also heatsink will require modification to accommodate GTX 1060.
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    UpgradeFAQs
    Base Configuration
      Services: UNLOCKED BIOS Upgrade w/ BIOS flash instructions
      - Alienware M18X R2 Unlocked BIOS
      Services: Standard BIOS Update
      - Standard BIOS update service
      Services: Customized Drivers
      - Customized GPU Drivers H/W ID specific
      Services: GPU Upgrade Full Service
      - GPU Upgrade Service; Includes shipping 2-ways, installation of GPU, Drivers, BIOS, Heatsink mods if required; Canada/US only
      Primary GPU-1 Upgrade ** GPU Heatsink not included **
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 80W;
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060; N17E-G1;6GB GDDR5; 82x105mm; MXM 3.1
      - 4GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD8970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - Quadro P5000; 16GB GDDR5; N17E-Q5; 2048 CUDA; MXM 3.1b; 82x105mm; 100W
      Secondary GPU-2 Upgrade **GPU Heatsink not included **
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 80W
      - 8GB DDR5; NVIDIA GTX 980M; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - AMD Radeon HD8970M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - AMD Radeon HD69900M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      - AMD Radeon HD7970M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b AMD GPUs w/screws
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro w/ screws
      Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter
      - Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - Alienware M18x R1/R2 Primary GPU Heatsink, 3-pipe; 100W; 05WJ8P7 or 05G1VG
      GPU-2 Heatsink (Secondary)
      - Alienware M18x R1/R2 Secondary VGA Heatsink, 3-pipe; 100W; P/N:0Y48TK
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - Alienware M18x Primary Fan; 0XHW5W
      - Alienware M18x Secondary Fan; 0R7H03
      GPU Cables (SLI / CrossFire) for dual GPUs
      - SLI CABLE - ALIENWARE M18X
      - Crossfire Cable - Universal
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs
      - Set of thermal pads for AMD based MXM3 GPUs
      Thermal Paste for GPU/CPU
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU; 1 Tube 1gram

    Options

    Accessories
      AC Adapter
      - 780W AC Adapter for Alienware laptops; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; w/ DC cable
      - 330W AC Adapter; 100-240V; 50-60Hz; DC 19.5V @ 16.9A; 4pin round plug