GTX1070 MXM MOD FOR ALIENWARE 18

[Sebastian Ramirez]

 

 

 

Hi everyone,

 

I plan to buy the GTX1070 in the picture for my Alienware 18. Just some questions, thanks!

 

1. Will the laptop motherboard have enough power for the 1070? I plan to install it and use it forever

2. The steps are like this, correct?,

-Unlock bios for SG mode

-Switch to SG mode,

-Install the GTX1070

-Install modded driver and then I'm done, correct?

3. Do I need an AMD100W heatsink ?

4. Do I need thermal pads as well?

5. Will the GTX1070 last after doing everything properly?

 

Thanks for help!

[sliderfra]

hi,

that's the plan yes!

You don't necessarily need the AMD 100W. Nvidia HS will do just fine as the gecube 1070 has "low" TDP.

Thermal pads are mandatory on RAM & VRMs. Be sure that proper contact is made with heatsink as VRM heat up A LOT!

If you do everything by the books and don't overclock TDP (do not use MSI 150W vbios on this card, it will burn quickly), you should be ok for a few years.

[Sebastian Ramirez]

Ok, thank you for answer!

[Sebastian Ramirez]

but by the way, if I do everything right, shouldn't the 18 and the 1070 last forever? (Keeping replacing thermal paste and pads when required)

[sliderfra]

unfortunately you never know with GPU. Especially with lower quality chinese boards. MSI mxm (1060 / 1070) are much better (better power rails & many more VRMs) but if you cool the card nicely (RAM & VRM are prevailing) and  don't overvolt (or increase TDP) it should last long

With PASCAL cards, you can edit frequency/voltage curve with MSI Afterburner: you can reduce voltage to 0.85V and push 1800Mhz easily on Core. That way card stays super cool (<60° on full load) and lasts longer in the end.

[Sebastian Ramirez]

Alright, thank you for your help!

[Rengsey R. H. Jr.]

Might do this upgrade also. Just picked up AW 18 for $177 shipped off ebay lol.