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    Alienware M17x R4 - a few questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by laptop_guru, May 12, 2012.

  1. laptop_guru

    laptop_guru Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello friends,

    I am a newb here and was wondering if anyone could answer the following questions:

    1. Is it possible to install the Intel 520 series ssd in this laptop?
    2. I intend to use this for Maya and other 3D modelling software, does 16 gb ram help or is 8 enough?
    3. How I can get a discount on the Alienware 17r4 in the UK

    Any help around this would be greatly appreciated.
     
    laptop_guru, May 12, 2012
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    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks a lot buddy.
     
    laptop_guru, May 12, 2012
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    For Maya. Yes it is enough !
     
    Aceleo, May 13, 2012
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    Thanks Mate.
     
    laptop_guru, May 15, 2012
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    I'm looking at the m4, any info on discount!

    Once I have my post count up I will check on prices on the link.
     
    Robdd1, May 15, 2012
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    I found a massive discount by googling alienware discount and came across this:
    Alienware M17x - Compare the Deals - Alienware Discount Coupons
    The one i got isnt on their now but i managed to pick up an m17x R4 for about 600 pound cheaper than it should have been at the spec i wanted. those links arent set in stone. when you click the laptop you are interested in it takes you to the customisation page. It let me add a 7970m to mine for only 50 pound extra
     
    Mr_Frink, May 15, 2012
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