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    Can we change M17X USB port to USB 3.0 / 4.0 ??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by klemens, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. klemens

    klemens Notebook Consultant

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    Hi ...
    i'm want to ask is it possible to change alienware m17x r2 USB port with USB port 3.0 or USB port 4.0...??

    does anyone here ever change it ???

    thanks...
     
    klemens, Jul 11, 2010
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    usb 4.0? what are you going on about?
     
    neosis, Jul 11, 2010
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    There's no USB 4.0 at the moment. USB 3.0 is new enough that most new laptops might have a single 3.0 port, but that's about it.

    The only way to get USB 3.0 on a M17x at the moment is by buying a USB ExpressCard. This plugs into the expansion bay just under the DVD slot, and will give you a pair of 3.0 sockets.
     
    nzgeek, Jul 11, 2010
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    IMO, all PC makers should replace all USB 2.0 ports with the USB 3.0 ports since it is backward compatible.

    The real question is when will Alienware machines get USB 3.0 ports?

    Will we need to wait for the next release, m17x-R3, or does Alienware perform in-place model upgrade of components?
     
    Websurfer, Jul 11, 2010
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    It's not about Dell, it's about Intel ;)
     
    Aikimox, Jul 11, 2010
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  6. klemens

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    Well...
    what version of the USB PORT the ALIENWARE M17X R2 ....??
    is the m17x r2 using USB 2.0 or 3.0 ???

    and how can we check what version is our USB port ...???

    help me...
    thanks...
     
    klemens, Jul 12, 2010
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  7. Websurfer

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    R2 is using USB 2.0 ports. You can see this on the m17x website by selecting the Tech Specs tab.
     
    Websurfer, Jul 12, 2010
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    Websurfer, Jul 12, 2010
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  9. Lozz

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    it wouldn't surprise me, since LP is backwards compatible with USB. USB3 was never designed as a permanent specification, just a gap between 2.0 and LP.

    word, I've got my USB 5.0+ board right next to me, just too lazy to whip out the heatgun and superglue.

    I guess you've never heard of USB 4.0 and 5.0...
     
    Lozz, Jul 12, 2010
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