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    Faster performance

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DAuphine, May 14, 2011.

  1. DAuphine

    DAuphine Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there anything that i can do to make my M17X Run faster?
     
    DAuphine, May 14, 2011
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  2. RIKO

    RIKO Notebook Consultant

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    buy a SSD u will notice the diference from start :)
     
    RIKO, May 14, 2011
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  3. Tapakidney

    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    Remove spyware
    Clean registry
    Defrag hard drive
    Overclock
    Update drivers

    Share your specs with us and we can advise you better.
     
    Tapakidney, May 14, 2011
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  4. Robertd007

    Robertd007 Notebook Guru

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    An SSD (or a hybrid if you're on a budget) make a huge difference in general computer speed.

    You're at the mercy of your harddrive on most things.
     
    Robertd007, May 14, 2011
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    aarpcard Notebook Deity

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    Overclock the cpu and gpu(s)
     
    aarpcard, May 14, 2011
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