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    M14x Arrives after a long Wait

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by trooper1414, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. trooper1414

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    Hey guys..just got my M14x...and so far ..its an amazing piece ...No issues ...everything looks good...the stealth black finish is amazing......the alienware fx is out of this world...(never had a alienware before...so was quite excited to see the Fx) the keyboard is awesome...........and i have no qualms about the display....actually.........had heard really bad stuff....and i guess i expected worse...so ..it wasnt that bad ..when i saw it (900p)....have not loaded games on it yet...so no clue about fps ..i shall post soon in this thread ..anyways first impressions am happy with the machine.
     
    trooper1414, Jul 19, 2011
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    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    Congrats, I remember when my m14x first came, was so happy. Fps are okay as well, and the nvidia gt555m overclocks like a best.
     
    niko2021, Jul 19, 2011
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    congrats again trooper! turns out the fedex delivery man never came back to deliver my m14x so I called and he will be sent out first thing in the morning :/

    look forward to hearing your thoughts
     
    soulhacker, Jul 19, 2011
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    Shin_Akuma Notebook Geek

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    Can you tell me how u feel the heat while it idles, uses youtube and plays a game? Does it hot enough to burn your laps?
     
    Shin_Akuma, Jul 19, 2011
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    have not played any games....yet but...with youtube...it runs fine....not really hot...though i did feel that the right side below the keyboard on the palm rest..does get a little hot...but i have not faced any major issues....Also one observation that did scare me...when i open my lid...thr...was a clicking sound on the lcd..with a ripple in the center but after a few tries...its running fine now..probably something that was obstructing has moved and is fine ..lets hope it stays that way :)
     
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    Ok.. Herez the new update...while gaming...the fans get really loud....but thats acceptable...while browsing...they stay quiet 90% of the time...which is awesome...also just loaded CS:Source from steam and i am getting 120 Fps steady...in the highest graphics settings :) While on my dv6t i was getting 50-60 Fps ...so am happy so far...more tests..as and when i install the games :)
     
    trooper1414, Jul 20, 2011
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  7. Gearsguy

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    Turn off vysnc, youll get alot higher fps
     
    Gearsguy, Jul 20, 2011
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  8. mojorific

    mojorific Notebook Consultant

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    Buy an SSD and replace that drive if you want to see a very noticeable reduction in the heat under the right wrist rest area.
     
    mojorific, Jul 20, 2011
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    Just got my M14x yesterday and I've noticed that on the top, middle left hand corner of the screen bezel there is a ~1mm gap between the screen and the rubber/plastic rim that encloses the screen (gap spans about 2 inches). I can see light seeping out of this gap so is this common or did I receive a defective unit?

    I think I can use a little super glue and squeeze in and close the gap but I want to know if this is an appropriate/safe fix to this problem? Is it worth sending the unit in for repair or will they exchange it for a brand new unit since it's within the 21 day return period?

    Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
     
    Redskins0, Jul 20, 2011
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  10. mojorific

    mojorific Notebook Consultant

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    Nooo.. don't use glue. The plastic cover is a separate piece that you can (delicately) remove from the front. Just slide your fingers in the space between the LCD and the plastic and you can remove it. Sounds like yours has not been clipped down all the way.

    Remove it and reattach it, or just press around the outer edge to ensure that all the clips are locked on.
     
    mojorific, Jul 20, 2011
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  11. bendecki

    bendecki Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea never use any sort of glue around your screen, it is very easy to slip or smudge the glue on your screen and it will be permanently ruined

    i agree with mojorific that it is probably just the plastic cover not being pressed down all the way, if it is still an issue call Dell and see what they say
     
    bendecki, Jul 21, 2011
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