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    M14x for M18x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by smokeydogsmokey, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    ive been offered a swap for an m18x r2 other than size is there any benifit of having an m18xr2 over m14?
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jun 5, 2012
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    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    Seriously? Yes, there are many benefits. Quit asking stupid questions.

    More powerful might be one thing...
     
    Tapakidney, Jun 5, 2012
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    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    my m14 has actually got a better processor and faster ram :/ are the graphics cards changable on the m18?
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Jun 5, 2012
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Yes the GPU are changable. The only reason I wouldn't swap is if you move your M14x around everyday. The M18x is a lot of weight to carry around.
     
    homank76, Jun 5, 2012
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    The 18xr2 comes with Ivy Bridge, and you can put faster RAM in it.
     
    Tapakidney, Jun 5, 2012
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    m18x owns m14x in everything , but m14x beats m18x in portable , end of the story.

    The best way is owning both , lol.
     
    iPhantomhives, Jun 5, 2012
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    He could mean that the CPU has a higher clock speed.

    In general like everyone else said the M18X would be better: Larger screen (larger resolution), better GPU especially with crossfire/sli. Though if you do need to move the laptop or use it off battery the 14 would be better.
     
    gsrfan01, Jun 5, 2012
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