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    Can I order new m18X with just one 880m? Can sales rep answer this pls?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Andi0000, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. Andi0000

    Andi0000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was going to consider m17x with 880m but configured with 120Hz 3D screen this system cannot be ordered cause this card is not supporting 3D :) Same happen when 860m is selected from drop down menu.
    I think issue with 120Hz and 880m/860m is down to the power consumption, therefore this screen cannot be configured with those cards.

    Here is the question ... if I gonna give up 17'', can I order m18x with just one 880m card?
    On Dell website m18 can be only configured in CF or SLI but why not a single card?
    What would be the price difference for m18x between SLI 860m and single 880m?


    Thanks for answering this ...
     
    Andi0000, Mar 31, 2014
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    If the option isn't available on the site, the sales reps won't be able to sell it either.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 2, 2014
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    The 120Hz screen will become available soon.
     
    J.Dre, Apr 2, 2014
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    Andi0000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you guys, that answered my question fully in terms of 120Hz screen and single 880m in 18'' laptop.
     
    Andi0000, Apr 2, 2014
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