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    2920XM and bios support for the M17x R3.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. Brabostaan

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    Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011
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    They probably won't. Considering they didn't support the 485 and skipped directly to the 580m T_T
     
    zoolian982, Aug 11, 2011
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    If the idea got lots of vote's they might consider it.

    Its worth the try.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011
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    I'll throw in my vote anyhow.
     
    zoolian982, Aug 11, 2011
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    I've seen the modded bios, seems that its buggy.

    Would be nice of Dell to offer it. M18x sales are really bad outside the US at the moment. Starting price is 2000 euro's, about 3400 dollars for the basic system.

    And the M18x is a BIG laptop, way to big to be carrying arround all day.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011
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    Well, it has only been tested by one person so far, and the system didn't have the 2920xm in it... Hope someone will try it with an unlocked CPU. I'd love to test it, but I haven't got access to an R3.

    Of course an official BIOS from Dell would be preferable, but don't see this happening anytime soon.
     
    svl7, Aug 11, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Plus the official bios from Dell will have throttling issues with the 580m. Best bet is to go with the modded A04, no power throttling and the XM CPUs will have TDP set to 99/99 so plenty potential.
     
    widezu69, Aug 11, 2011
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    I am certaintly up for this as I'd like to make better use of my "absolutely useless $1000+ CPU" lol, although as of yet I've had no real use for it based on my current usage but I got it for free so ..........

    Pretty lame that the competition can offer it in machines half the price and we have to resort to modifying the OEM system BIOS to enable XM features, come on DELL we want this option so why not in A09
     
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    @Geoffxx when you run the A04 modified BIOS with the options unlocked, does the XM CPU unlock the grayed out boxes?
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 11, 2011
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    Dell probably didn't make a dual piped heatsink for it in the R3 and there for won't offer it due to the heat ot produces.
     
    DR650SE, Aug 11, 2011
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    The heatsink of the R3 has two heatpipes... check out the pic of Dane's machine: M17x-R3 CPU & GPU Re-Pasting Guide w/Pics!
     
    svl7, Aug 11, 2011
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    the r3 heatsinks are good to go. but atm i would rather have more voltage for the gpu. gave me a another 2 weeks, once i'm free i'm gonna test out the modded bios with an unlocked chip. fingers crossed.
     
    inap, Aug 11, 2011
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    And give me another 2 or 3 weeks until my exams are over and I'll try a voltmod on my 6970m. ;)
     
    svl7, Aug 11, 2011
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    I know the XM isnt that big of a deal compared to better GPU's but would be nice to at least have the option.

    So people vote vote vote. :p
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 11, 2011
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    can we stay on topic please guys, don't want yet another GPU discussion started here
     
    Geoffxx, Aug 11, 2011
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    Did anyone order m17x r3 with 2920 xm from Hidevolution.com ?

    wondering what they do to support it ?
     
    lman123, Aug 11, 2011
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    Geoffx did but there is nothing extra you can do as of yet AFAIK.

    Geoffx - Did you try running throttlestop to change any values?
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 12, 2011
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    yes I did mate, it's all locked up by default, the only difference is the boost/turbo time and power - they can be set much higher with the XM chip
     
    Geoffxx, Aug 12, 2011
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    Seems like Geoffxx is the only one here with that CPU. :(
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 14, 2011
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    I would consider it more if there were BIOS support... as it is I may eventually still get a $300 ES version. More likely to upgrade to the next gen GPU next year though.
     
    ewitte12, Aug 14, 2011
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    But if Dell supports it you can upgrade to the next gen. XM. :cool:
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 14, 2011
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    Dell will charge probably $1200 if not more
     
    ewitte12, Aug 14, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    The QS version of the 2960XM just hit ebay.
     
    widezu69, Aug 14, 2011
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    I'm not saying to get it from Dell. ;)
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 14, 2011
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    QS is about $799.
     
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    They are lying, read the page:

    INTEL CORE QUAD i7 2960QM 3.7GHZ 8M MOBILE CPU Q1NA QS stepping (same as OEM)( best version of ES, ultra stable,exactly same performance as OEM)

    100% PERFECT WORKING condition

    BEST laptop CPU in the world

    FOR 65 Chipset only, you will need to make sure your laptop can take Quad core as well.

    Pre order ONLY, very limited quantity

    be the first ones to get in the world!

    estimated instock date 18th/Aug (not guanteed)

    It's ES.
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 15, 2011
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    Respond from Dell David: Not planned. :(
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 4, 2011
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    Still discussing it over at Ideastorm. Could use some help guys/girls.

    Setting up a account take's like 1 min. Trying to convince the Dell guys to at least take at look at it and if possible to offer it in the R4.
     
    Brabostaan, Sep 6, 2011
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