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    Alienware M14x R2 WEI rating?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by owatch15, May 18, 2012.

  1. owatch15

    owatch15 Notebook Consultant

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    Could I just know what your Windows Experience Index rating is? Mine on the R1 is a 5.9 (Used to be 6.9, but some some reason Aero performance always drops)
     
    owatch15, May 18, 2012
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  2. Tapakidney

    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    CPU 7.6
    RAM 7.6
    Aero 7.1
    GPU 7.1
    Disk 7.8
     
    Tapakidney, May 18, 2012
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  3. struselix

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    lowest value is 7.2
     
    struselix, May 18, 2012
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  4. struselix

    struselix Notebook Consultant

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    CPU 7.7
    RAM 7.9
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2
    Disk 7.9
     
    struselix, May 18, 2012
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  5. willz92

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    7.7
    7.8
    7.2
    7.2
    7.9

    Not bad for a laptop =)
     
    willz92, May 18, 2012
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  6. Jonnyinter

    Jonnyinter Notebook Consultant

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    If you're worried about the Aero performance dropping it might be because the discrete gpu is not being used. I'm not sure though.
     
    Jonnyinter, May 18, 2012
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  7. Kingofheart4711

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    CPU 7.6
    RAM 7.8
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2
    Disk 7.9

    EDIT: 7.2
     
    Kingofheart4711, May 18, 2012
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  8. Luke QC

    Luke QC Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    How did you manage to get more than 7.7 for RAM ?
    I've run the test a couple of times and it fluctuates between 7.6 and 7.7.

    How much memory do you have ?

    My score:
    CPU 7.6
    RAM 7.6
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2 (overclocked)
    Disk 5.9
     
    Luke QC, May 29, 2012
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  9. iPhantomhives

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    @luke HyperX PnP 1866mhz ram gives you 7.9 , 1600mhz gives 7.8 I think.

    CPU 7.7
    RAM 7.9
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2
    Disk 7.9
     
    iPhantomhives, May 29, 2012
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  10. Luke QC

    Luke QC Notebook Guru

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    OK now I understand.
    But your score is due to the higher performance of the HyperX. It's still working at 1600 MHz as the new Core i7-3xxxQM support up to 1600 MHz.
     
    Luke QC, May 30, 2012
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  11. Trith

    Trith Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is exactly what mine is. R2 with 1GB vram and I upgraded the memory myself to 16gb corsair. Added a 64GB SSD card for the OS, and a 750 GB Momentus for the storage drive. Removed the stock 500GB drive and am using it for image backup. Processor is first I7 on the upgrade list..3.2Ghz.
     
    Trith, May 30, 2012
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  12. Kingofheart4711

    Kingofheart4711 Notebook Consultant

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    Im thinking about replacing my 500gb drive with a 750 momentus xt as well! I never thought about using the 500gb drive as a backup lol, thanks!

    Are you pleased with the momentus? I may order one this week.
     
    Kingofheart4711, May 30, 2012
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  13. Trith

    Trith Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes so far I'm very pleased with the Momentus. It was a little hard to see the 32 GB hybrid in it actually work because the only thing I have on it is games, but I'm starting to see the intelligent cache features actually working now...diablo 3 loads faster each time I start it, and loading stutters have all but disappeared. It really does work.
     
    Trith, May 30, 2012
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  14. iPhantomhives

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    ;) mine is running 1866mhz , because its pnp. You can tweak it up to 2133mhz OC it , but not necessary , this works with i7 2nd generation too.
     
    iPhantomhives, May 30, 2012
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  15. Lancer91

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    7.6
    7.6
    7.2
    7.2
    7.9

    Overall score 7.2 (lowest)

    What are your scores?
     
    Lancer91, Jun 9, 2012
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  16. Enfore

    Enfore Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got pretty much the same scores as everyone else;

    Processor: 7.6
    Memory: 7.7
    Graphics: 7.2
    Gaming Graphics: 7.2
    Primary hard disk: 7.9
     
    Enfore, Jun 11, 2012
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  17. FrederikFrost

    FrederikFrost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone help me?

    For some reason I get lower scores than most.
    7,6
    7,7
    5,5
    7,2
    5,9

    Thats my just unboxed Alienware M14x R2.

    The specc are as following:
    Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.6GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
    2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
    6144 MB (1 x 2 048 + 1 x 4 096) 1600 MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
    500 GB Seriel ATA-harddisk (7.200 omdr./min.)

    Only a few cheap upgrades, I know, but why am I getting a 5,5 in graphics? o_O Is it because it has measured my Intel and not the 650? If thats the case how do I make it do otherwise?
     
    FrederikFrost, Jun 13, 2012
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  18. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    It must be because it is actually using the Intel one to test it. Here is a link for you to better understand your computer's technology.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 13, 2012
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  19. FrederikFrost

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    Thanks - That cleared it up for me!! :) +1
     
    FrederikFrost, Jun 13, 2012
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  20. mark_taba85

    mark_taba85 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got pretty much the same scores as everyone else;

    Processor: 7.6
    Memory: 7.8
    Graphics: 7.1
    Gaming Graphics: 7.1
    Primary hard disk: 7.9

    Upgraded Crucial M4 128gb and HyperX 8gb Kit.
     
    mark_taba85, Jun 18, 2012
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  21. knruff

    knruff Notebook Guru

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    Score 7.2

    7.6
    7.8
    7.2
    7.2
    7.9
     
    knruff, Aug 29, 2012
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  22. abec

    abec Notebook Guru

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    knruff @ mind telling me your m14x r2 spec setup ?
     
    abec, Aug 29, 2012
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  23. svcr0c0

    svcr0c0 Notebook Consultant

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    My WEI numbers are

    7.6
    7.8
    6.8
    6.8
    7.6

    The hdd performance I can understand, since I'm running an older Intel 160Gb SSD. But what's up with my graphics performance? Currently I have the 306.02 drivers from Nvidia and I selected the clean install option which should have removed any previous versions.

    Mind you, there is one explanation however I don't know if I'm right. :D This Intel 160Gb SSD was moved through 4 laptops WITHOUT a Win7 reinstall. Basically take it out of the previous laptop, plug it into the new laptop, delete the old drivers and install the new drivers. It's been in a G53SW (SB + Nvidia), NP8130 (SB + Nvidia), 8530p (C2D + ATI) and now the M14xR2 (IB + Nvidia).

    I really should install Win7 from scratch again, but I have too much software configured and the system is still rock solid. Except of course for the low graphics performance numbers... :p
     
    svcr0c0, Aug 30, 2012
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  24. knruff

    knruff Notebook Guru

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    sure,

    i7-3610QM, 16 GB DDR3 (Vengeance), 1GB DDR5 GT650M (Dell approved Driver), Intel SSD 520 Series

    Cheers,
     
    knruff, Aug 30, 2012
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  25. blown9350lx

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    CPU 7.7
    RAM 7.8
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2
    Disk 7.9
     
    blown9350lx, Aug 30, 2012
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  26. svcr0c0

    svcr0c0 Notebook Consultant

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    I just did a fresh install and my NVidia graphics wei ratings are still 6.8 and 6.8 on driver 306.02. Those of you who get 7.2 and 7.2, what drivers are you running?

    Can you guys PLEASE run the Windows Experience Index test again and post some results? I have no idea why mine are so much lower. I can only guess that a) something is wrong with my M14xR2 or b) Microsoft changed the scale very recently.
     
    svcr0c0, Sep 5, 2012
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  27. svcr0c0

    svcr0c0 Notebook Consultant

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    Bump. Can you guys please run your wei again with nvidia's new drivers? I need to find out why my results are so low.
     
    svcr0c0, Sep 10, 2012
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  28. adriano_banano

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    I have updated to 306.02 and these are my res:

    CPU: 7.6
    RAM: 7.7
    Aero: 6.8
    GPU: 6.8
    Disk: 5.9

    This is odd, I used to have:

    CPU: 7.7
    RAM: 7.9
    Aero: 7.1
    GPU: 7.1
    Disk: 5.9

    So I don't know what I might doing wrong.

    I haven't notice any difference in gaming though.
     
    adriano_banano, Sep 25, 2012
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  29. abec

    abec Notebook Guru

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    This is my wei result with 306.23 driver ;)

    CPU: 7.6
    RAM: 7.8
    Aero: 6.8
    GPU: 6.8
    Disk: 7.9
     
    abec, Oct 6, 2012
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  30. googlei

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    Same as abec

    CPU: 7.6
    RAM: 7.8
    Aero: 6.8
    GPU: 6.8
    Disk: 7.9
     
    googlei, Oct 6, 2012
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  31. Colpolite

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    So how exactly do we get a 7+ score on the aero and force the gt 650m since i see a few users get 5.5 on the aero and most get 7.2.

    The AW rep on page 2 of this thread tried explaining but all he did was give a link on how optimus works which most of us already knew.

    So again why not tell us how exactly to get 7.2 score on our aero.


    Thanks
     
    Colpolite, Oct 6, 2012
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  32. OrionM14x

    OrionM14x Newbie

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    Just wanted to share Windows 8 Pro with Media Center - Day 1 Results:

    CPU: 7.8
    RAM: 8.1
    Aero: 7.0
    GPU: 7.0
    HDD: 8.1

    [​IMG]

    No overclocking/tweaking - so believe there is some minor room for improvement.

    PS - Just save the pic to desktop if you want to enlarge it.
     
    OrionM14x, Oct 26, 2012
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  33. greenfield

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    Running 306.97, updated to these out of the box without running WEI before.

    CPU: 7.4
    RAM: 7.7
    Aero: 7.2
    GPU: 7.2
    HDD: 5.9
     
    greenfield, Oct 27, 2012
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  34. OrionM14x

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    Sorry - I'm new to the forums - however all I did was connect my Alienware M14xR2 to an external monitor and close my lid (via the DisplayPort) so my GPU ran on the external monitor.

    I suppose you could disable Optimus/your Intel Integrated Chipset however I would rather not do that considering all the power benefits even one does game.

    Hope to that helps!
    Orion
     
    OrionM14x, Oct 27, 2012
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  35. Alien in the Box

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    Ok,

    How did you get 7.9 for the RAM? :eek:
     
    Alien in the Box, Nov 12, 2012
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  36. Fatboy911

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    cpu 7.7
    ram 7.7
    aero 7.2
    gpu 7.2
    disk 7.9
    dam u graphics card
     
    Fatboy911, Feb 11, 2013
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  37. Lava6000

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    With the new NVIDIA drivers (v. 314.22) with the GPU overclocked via MSI Afterburner (+135 core, +525 memory, which is stable), I'm getting 7.3 on graphics and gaming graphics.

    Processor: 7.6
    Memory: 7.7
    Graphics: 7.3
    Gaming Graphics: 7.3
    Primary hard disk: 7.9
     
    Lava6000, Apr 17, 2013
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  38. pratyushpks

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    CPU 7.6
    RAM 7.6
    Aero 7.2
    GPU 7.2
    Disk 7.9

    Alien Score.PNG

    With Gtx650 1GB, 3610qm, and 6 gb 1600 and ssd
     
    pratyushpks, Apr 29, 2013
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  39. sujesh

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    guys, i wud like to buy an alienware, checked about the availability, the dealer's config :
    i7 3610, 6gb ram (which i ll upgrade), 1gb gt650, 750gb 7200rpm. no ssd.
    i'm not a gamer; i do multimedia editing , i use a lot of VMs.i need a portable power house tat's y chose m14x. this costs me nearly 83000inr.
    i lost my previous amd powered HP G61 due to overheating, i need better cooling, and i've also decided to buy a cooling pad for the new lappie.
    my previous option was to buy Samsung NP 550 p5c guys pls reply.
     
    sujesh, Jun 1, 2013
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