Alienware M17x R2 (2010)
17.3-inch FHD Display

  • Graphics: Upgradeable MXM 3.0b; 2x slots; supports SLI and CF; up to 100W per GPU
  • Processor: socket based 1st generation Intel CPU (up to 840QM)
  • AC Adapter: 150W standard for 75W GPUs; 240W is required for 100W GPUs
  • VGA Heatsink: standard 2-pipe heatsink for all Video cards
  • O/S Supported: Windows 7 and 8x and 10
  • BIOS Required: A09 (unlocked)

    ATI HD7970M runs very well but has the following limitations...

    HDMI does not work.
    Fans require manual control








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    Base Configuration
      BIOS Service UNLOCKED BIOS with Overclocking Capabilities
      - Alienware M17x R2 Unlocked BIOS  [$125]
      GPU-1 Upgrade Kit (Primary)
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$717]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$672]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$598]
      - 4GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD8970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$496]
      - 1GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD5870M; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$329]
      - 2GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD69900M; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$496]
      GPU-2 Upgrade Kit (Secondary)
      - AMD Radeon HD69900M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$496]
      - AMD Radeon HD5870M; 1GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste  [$329]
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b for AMD Cards with Matching Screws  [$41]
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro with Matching Screws  [$41]
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs  [$21]
      - Set of thermal pads for AMD based MXM3 GPUs  [$21]
      Extra Screws for X-Bracket
      - VGA/GPU X-Bracket / GPU Supporter Screws  [$8]
      Thermal Paste
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU - 3ml/11.1g tube  [$49]
      - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 2tubes x 1.5g  [$38]
      - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 1tube; 1.5g  [$21]
      VGA Cables (SLI / CrossFire)
      - Crossfire Cable - Universal  [$54]
      - SLI CABLE - ALIENWARE M17X R2  [$54]

    Options
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - Alienware M17x Primary Fan - P/N: is 04K1MM  [$74]
      Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set
      - Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Model Specific  [$41]
      Services
      - VGA Installation Service - Includes shipping both ways, install of VGA, Drivers, BIOS and Heatsink Mod if required - North America only  [$195]

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