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• Early 2012 Alienware x 51 Nvidia Geforce GTX555 is dead

  Hello

  I have an early 2012 Alienware x 51 Andromeda R5 with Intel i7 Sandy Bridge 2600 3.4 GHz, 330 watts of power supply and an Nvidia Geforce GTX555.

  The GTX555 is dead, or at least guard crashing and back in what looks like parameters of 8 bits with weird colors at 800 x 600 and I am out of warranty.

  "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) »

  Now, I have to run integrated Intel graphics integrated, allowing me to run any games.

  How can I fix? Updated drivers do not seem to remedy.

  What graphics card can I go to, with these specifications, to solve this problem?

  TIA

  If you want to upgrade your GPU, here are the options that you can buy new.

  • GTX 750 (ti)
  • GTX 760
  • GTX 960
  • GTX 970
  • HD 7850
  • HD 7870
  • R9 270 (x)
  • Technically, the 285 R9 / R9 380 (same GPU, different clock speeds).

  I recommend the GTX 960. You would like a design fan GPU (same design as your GTX 555). If the 960 is above your budget, the 760 GTX is a good alternative. The GTX 970 requires the Council energy of R2 (hard to find).

  I used 960 GTX both the R9 in my 51 R1 X 285 (both have no blower designs). As power is concerned, two of them worked well with no. shut downs in the computer.

• Alienware m18x r1 gpu controls upgrade

  Hello everyone, its my first time here and for the first time have an Alienware, its awesome! In any case, I have an Alienware m18x r1 with double graphics nvidia gtx 560 m and an Intel I7-2680.  I want to move to the gtx 580 m and I was wondering I need to buy something else besides that the gpu as the cables or heat sinks?

  Yes, a 2960XM or 2920XM works beautifully in your M18xR1 or the other of these XM processors will be better than any CPU mobile non-Extreme, including latest processors Haswell. In fact, the obsolete 2920XM, 2960XM, 3940XM and 3920XM processors will be even better than the more recent processor Extreme 4930MX of Haswell. Intel Haswell i7 desktop and mobile processors are poor overclockers and they can't keep up with Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge i7 CPU because of the temperature and the limitation of the problems. Upgrade your M18xR1, you'll have a machine to equal or exceed the performance of 18 new Alienware similarly spec'd, in order to make this upgrade makes sense. You can also achieve the massive advantage of having the ability of a system completely unlocked BIOS flash, which is currently not possible with the new machines Haswell-based.

  You'll need to buy a better CPU heatsink to the CPU of XM support. Order a 3-pipe heat sink M18xR2. He will do a great job and fits perfectly in your M18xR1. Dell Reference number is 0MXJ5.

  I invite you to upgrade to GTX 680 M SLI instead of 580 M SLI. While 580M is definitely better than 560M you will blow a lot of money on a relatively minor performance increase. The SLI GTX 680 M upgrade works perfectly in the M18xR1. Do not use heat sinks 560 M unless they have a sticker showing they are sized for 100W. If they have a sticker indicating 75W, you will run into problems with a 100W GPU. (580 M and 680 M are the two video cards to 100W). While the heat sinks 560 M adapts physically, I do not recommend their use. However, GTX 580 M sinks 100W of heat works really well for 680 M and 780 M video cards.

  Here are the reference numbers for Dell that you would need for this upgrade:

  Part number	Qty.	Description
  XHW5W	1	Fan law, graphics card (if you currently have a single GPU and GPU fan)
  GDMRG	1	NVIDIA SLI Bridge Cable
  CPCXD	2	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 M 2 GB vRAM
  Y48TK	1	Right to heatsink GeForce GTX 680 M (100W)
  5G1VJ	1	Left heat sink GeForce GTX 680 M (100W)
  3MHHT	2	Support NVIDIA GTX plate (can be supplied with heat sinks purchased new from Dell)
  XM3C3	1	330W Delta AC adapter (required for CrossFire or SLI Systems) Note: Dell P/N F0K0N is the same and will work perfectly as part replacement for XM3C3.

  GTX 580 M is outdated and not powerful enough to handle some of today's demanding games and I think that you will be ultimately not satisfied with the results. The GTX 680 M has already been tested and verified 100% compatible with the M18xR1 even if this configuration is not supported by Dell/Alienware. (They can tell you that it is not compatible. Don't believe because it is absolutely not true. 7970 M and 780 M video cards have also been tested and they are all compatible with the M18xR1.) The GTX 680 M is more powerful that any new series 700M with the exception of GTX 780 M. GTX 680 M SLI cards is almost as well as GTX 780 M SLI in the new 18 Alienware. I do not recommend the upgrade to 780M SLI unless money is no object, because they are very expensive video cards. If money is no object, then go with 780M SLI is a no-brainer.

  The increase in performance 680M offers more than 580 M is simply phenomenal... We're talking around a 100% increase in performance, and I beg you to consider this upgrade instead of 580 M SLI. If Dell/Alienware will not sell you video cards of 680M to do the upgrade for your R1, simply buy all the rest and then go get the Clevo GTX 680 M cards MXM 4 GB of Eurocom. Clevo cards work well in the Alienware machine.

  If you buy a new CPU and GPU from Dell sinks, they will come with thermal pads and a 'paste' (TIM) for previously applied die surfaces. The Dell interface material thermal (TIM) is excellent and you will not have to buy any thermal paste for the CPU and the GPU die surface. If you buy used heat sinks, then I highly recommend to use IC Diamond thermal paste.

• (Redirected) Alienware m18x R1 NO WIFI CONNECTION

  Hello world

  My Alienware m18x R1 is not a Wi - Fi connection after formatting... Please see the attached screen shot. I tried connecting through the router LAN cable, but still no internet connection as well...

  Help, please

  Better in this position in the Alienware owners Club Forum, here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/Owners-Club/Alienware/default.aspx

  Bev.

• (Redirected) What last graph can buy for DELL Dell Inspiron 660 (early 2012)

  Please could you tell that last graphics NIVIDIA can buy for my next office, including the price.

  My current DEKSTOP spec:

  Dell Inspiron I5 (early 2012) 660 3450

  POWER SUPPLY 300W

  4G RAM

  Kind regards

  [Note Admin, kidnapped by TOU policy name] TD

  Hi Shaheebm,

  Please repost this in the forum faster assistance office.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/

• XPS 8500 (early 2012) 1703 WLAN Bluetooth replacements not working / compatible

  I have a XPS 8500 (early 2012). A few months ago, the Bluetooth works OK. A few days earlier, he ceased to recognize all the devices in the region (explore ipad, iPhone, Cricut, LG phone, etc.). In addition, the bluetooth devices there is place could see is no longer the computer as well (Yes, discovery has been enabled). I opened the file and checked that there is a mini DW1703 WLAN PCIe card installed. All the drivers installed and are ongoing. The system indicates that all devices are working correctly. I deleted all the software/drivers and reinstalled several times. The WIFI feature works OK, just the Bluetooth does not work. First of all, can tell me what other wireless with Bluetooth cards will work properly in this system? When I talked to Dell parts department, they had no card DW1703 or DW1704 to spare in stock. In the meantime, I ordered a USB Bluetooth stick, but still want to replace the card since if Bluetooth is bad on the map, it is unclear how long the rest of the card can operate before the failure. I was watching a 3160 Intel Dual AC + Bluetooth mini PCIe card. It would be an acceptable card to use in the XPS 8500? Also, on a side note, when I talked to parts of Dell, told me that the Bluetooth is integrated directly on the motherboard and if I don't use a USB Bluetooth key, I need to replace the mother any function Bluetooth card. Is not correct, since the maps provided by Dell in this system are a combo WIFI + Bluetooth WLAN card. Any suggestions on what I can try that I did not mention in case the card is not bad? Then, what is acceptable as a replacement card, by Dell, Dell is currently out of stock on the maps of 1703 and 1704?

  I installed an Intel 7260.HMWG network. Revised R WiFi wireless - AC 7260 H/T dual band 2 x 2 AC + Bluetooth about two months and it works great.  I have a router AC and installed the latest Intel drivers from their site.  I highly recommend it.  Let me know if you have any questions.  It took about 10 minutes to install.  I understand that the 7260 is twice faster than the 3160 and it only cost about $10 more.

• Alienware m18x does not turn on

  Hi, my alienware m18x sudently closed today. When I press the Start button, it won't turn. Can someone help me! PS: When I plugged the captain, the led turn off.

  Hello!

  Is the laptop didn't light not at all or is AlienFX of light or fan activity? Have you tried the adapter only and the battery only?

  powa8

  I already tried the hard reset, the thing that you have to press the button for 30 sec to 1 min and it does not work...

  Just to clarify, did you remove the AC adapter and the battery before doing so? If not, try again after the correct steps: turn the system off, disconnect the AC adapter / CC, remove the battery, press on and press and hold power for 30 seconds, reconnect the power supply and the battery and then try to turn it back on.

• Alienware m18x r2 eyefinity

  Hello
  I have an Alienware m18x r2 with AMD Radeon HD 7970 M (4 GB). And I want to add 2 or 3 external displays with 1920 x 1080 resulution. But there is only 1 HDMI, 1 mini display and 1 vga port and I can't use 2 of them at the same time. Is there anyway that I can do eyefinity with this model? I also use it for games. (WoW, CS, etc.)

  Hello!

  To set up a total of 3 monitors (2 external and the laptop LCD), to use the HDMI port and the MiniDP.

  NOTE: Use the MiniDP you might need a Active MiniDP to HDMI/DVI.

• the upgrade of my Alienware m18x r2 RAPIDS Questions

  Hello yall I have some quick questions. My system is a gtx win8 - 675 m i7-3630qm Alienware m18x r2.

  I read that the 3840qm and the 3920xm are very similar and the price level for the 3920xm is not worth for an upgrade if money is a problem.

  In this spirit I think to go with the 3840qm, I just need to make sure that I have not upgraded the heat sink or the power supply if you choose the 3840qm.

  the next question is I'm tempted with going with the 3920xm only if I don't have to upgrade the PSU and the radiator, so I have to upgrade the PSU and the radiator?

  last question is after I or until I update my cpu do I need to uninstall or install anything?

  You can use the same any CPU heatsink upgrade you.

  For the i7 3840QM that you don't need to upgrade to the power adapter, you should be fine if you have the 240W.

• 8.1 strange to win Red login screen

  What happened after I removed a trogan, hack an Explorer and advertising software with windows defender. I now get a red login screen it looks like wingdings fonts. ???

  Thank you for your help. The computer would not start in safe mode. HP sent me the recovery kit

  and he fixed the laptop. I think it was mostly a windows problem that was caused when the next boy

  door tried to help me by downloading windows 8.1 and it was a virus, parody, the Web site and

  not a HP or Windows official site. The boy owes me a free additional yard work now and is not

  touch my computer again.

• Alienware M18x R2 used to start

  Hi guys, at first when I was still very much on the window, the screen is blurry (the wallpaper with the wallpaper is blurred). Then he immediately blackout curtains, so I held down the power button to shutdown. I turned it on the LED on the keyboard was, occurred in the fan, but the screen is blurred with the color only black and white, then, after 2 seconds, the screen is completely curtains blackout and nothing happened then.

  So I removed the battery, power cord, all USB Accessories for it, so I put the battery again, plug the power cord directly to the power source. Turn it on and still nothing has changed? That I am I supposed to do now :(

  (I just press Fn + Power and he enter POST, my M18x R2 then start beep continuously for a while, and then his early in the evolution of the color on the screen: blue-white-black-red-green, for a while even once, finally its beep continuously (with a different sound) and 3 LED of Capslock, Numlock, ScrLock indicators flashing.)

  Hello

  Is there is an external monitor that you can connect to the system (as a TV with a HDMI cable)? Try connecting an external monitor and see if you get a picture. Also, try pressing the "F2" during the first start-up to check if you are able to see the menu of the BIOS.

• Alienware M18x r2 does not illuminate

  A few weeks ago, I started experiencing frequent black screen / freeze, particularly when running games such as World of Warcraft or Mass Effect 3 (max settings). At first, I thought it was overheating - I arreter stop for a little while, then start it upward. It would be perfect for several hours, then screen black/freeze again. I ran several diagnostics which showed two GPUS running temperature wise - indeed, they have been colder than I expected even when running multiple games together via double-screen, blockage of all about 70-75 C.

  On the advice of a friend, I removed the battery and left to operate on alternating current. It worked fine until I rebooted, it last night, and all of a sudden it would not start at all, even with the battery in. The LED AC power brick was not, either. I removed the bricks of the laptop, then it disconnected from the power strip. When I plugged in the Strip, the LED came - however, now when I have it plugged in the laptop, the LED is triggered and the laptop would not boot. I tried to plug the brick in the laptop first and then the band - the LED would blink once, rest dark and the laptop would not turn (even if by pressing the button for the battery, have indicated that a full charge).

  On a hunch, I tried to use my x 51 power brick. Connected to the band, the blue LED ring around the head was on - by the time I plugged it in the m18x, LED off and laptop computer is not turned. I removed the bricks of the 51 of the laptop and unplugged from the band x, then reconnect the band. The LED has come. I plugged the brick in the x 51 and it's remained on and powers of the PC very well. I have not tried the brick of the m18x with the x 51, because it is more powerful and I'm not sure it would be compatible - or I want to take the risk of burning the only other computer I have at my disposal right now.

  The system is just out of warranty - bought in November 2012 and the guarantee of lack in November 2013. I got the power brick replaced once already (shortly after I bought it). Any ideas?

  Hello!

  89fordprobee is correct, as these symptoms indicate a failure of the motherboard.

  I recommend you send an email to [email protected] and request information on warranty services. Make sure you include your Service number, contact information and a brief description of the problem you encounter on the email.

• early 2012 m18xR2 graphics card

  Hey there I was wondering if the m18xr2 (2012) if the graphics card if it can be upgraded and if it's a card you can replace at home and not a motherboard gpu.

  Thanks in advance

  depends on which card or cards you have now, they are not as easy to get that office or inexpensive cards...

  But yes they can be replaced at home and depending on credit cards, you can have power required and the best radiator to support other maps

  easy to replace and I can do the two less than an hour but ive torn these system much... lol

  M18X R2 double 7970M s I like amd because they run cooler, but the drivers are buggy!

• Problems with Alienware M18x-R2

  This craigslist guy from whom I bought M18x-R2, 2013 (I know I'm a fool. I would not have bought which). I erased everything on my alienware. I noticed that my alienware is randomly freezing and slow. I watched youtube videos and it became too much freezing. I checked for mcafee antivirus scan and Defrag & optimize. Everything seemed to happen. My Alienware startup is like 5 minutes. I don't know why. Today, I checked to see if I have the warranty. He said his November 2014. How do warranty work? I've never done this before. Either way, I am deaf and sorry for the bad English.

  Alienware Specifications:
  8.1 Windows Pro (this guy told me he upgraded)
  AMD Radeon HD M 7970
  Intel Core i7 3740QM
  12 GB of RAM
  900 GB hard drives

  I recommend reinstalling Windows. Here is a video with step by step instructions.

• {A} Alienware M18X R2 Webcam software/driver

  Hello

  I am new to dell community and this forum. I had a little problem with my M18x laptop after formatting and loading Win 7 Ultimate. I can't find the driver/software that will allow me to use my webcam.

  I can't find it on the dell Web site or on the resourse disc came with the laptop. I made an account of dell and I can't find it under "My downloads" as well. I have the topic my downloads are "Media Suite Essentials BD and DVD", i.e. for Windows 8 and "Media Suite Essentials DVD/BD" which is for windows 8.

  Can someone help me with this please? Or at least to guide me on the correct path.

  Sorry if I'm on the wrong page, or if my English is not at the height because it is not my first language.

  Thank you.

  OK guys,

  Just post this answer that I had this problem the other day where I couldn't see the dissemination of the Webcam in the list of devices etc..
  In this case you follow the steps below:

  Step 1: Press and hold down the Fn key and then press F9 (the button with the small camera on the subject).

  Job done. You should now see imaging devices in your device manager, and if you were opening the software Dell Webcam your face should suddenly appear on the screen...  Enjoy.

  Ben Camilleri
  Ben [at] camotec.com.au