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    Connecting your gamer gear?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Superman11685, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. Superman11685

    Superman11685 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I could use a little advice. I have a cooling pad (2 USBs), Naga Epic (1 USB), headset (1 USB), wired Xbox game pad (1 USB), and Razer's Anansi (2 USBs). I want them connected all at the same time. Can anyone recommend a decent USB 3.0 port replicator? Do they make any for gaming? Are there any that support lighting similar to the AlienFX?
     
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    JoeyFUZZ911 Notebook Evangelist

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    Superman I got exactly what you need.

    The Cooler Master SF 19. It's a cooling pad that the m17x can go perfectly on. It has 4 (3.0 USB) ports. It cools the heck out of the laptop and has the extra usbs 3.0 ports as well as lighting effects that match that of the Alienwares. it will run you close to $100 but is worth it.
     
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    Superman11685 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! Just watched a review, that's perfect! I'll pick one up asap.
     
    Superman11685, Jun 17, 2012
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    kimlo Notebook Geek

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    I personally use a Samsung 27" screen which has 4 usb 3.0 ports and HDMI so I plug in my mouse, keyboard, headphones and hdmi cable into that.

    So when I want to "dock" my laptop I just plug in the one usb cable and HDMI and everything's connected.
     
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    Flaick Notebook Evangelist

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    Kimlo you give me a great idea.
     
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