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    How Long Will This M17x R2 Last Me?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xparkygx, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. xparkygx

    xparkygx Newbie

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    Model: Alienware m17x R2
    Processor: Intel Core i7-820QM Quad Core Processor 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
    6X Blu-ray (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM)
    Dual 1024MB CrossFireX, ATI Radeon HD 4870
    17 inch UltraSharp WUXGA (1920x1200) RGB LED Display
    Intel 6300 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card
    PRICE: $1259.00
    Is it worth it? How many years will this last? I'm planning on playing starcraft 2, team fortress 2, counter strike source and maybe some other games but none too graphically ridiculous. My main concern with this is the processor, will it still be reasonably fast?
    OVERALL: Will I be able to get 4-5 Years out of this laptop and bring it to college and go to LAN parties and such with it. Thanks.
     
    xparkygx, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. rockfock

    rockfock Notebook Consultant

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    good screen, my bro has it. Upgrade gpu down the road to dual 6990m and u'll be fine for a while
     
    rockfock, Oct 14, 2011
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  3. xparkygx

    xparkygx Newbie

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    Ohh nice, do you think the cpu is good enough to last? Im upgrading RAM to 6GB bc I have an extra 4gb laptop card. I most likely wouldnt be able to upgrade the gpu though. Is this setup worth $1259
     
    xparkygx, Oct 14, 2011
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  4. zoolian982

    zoolian982 Notebook Deity

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    1259 is totally worth it. The R2 is easily upgraded so it's a good price. That and it comes with the illusive rgb led screen :D

    I would take it if I had an extra $600 lying around and put in dual 6970's and a 940xm right now :D
     
    zoolian982, Oct 14, 2011
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  5. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    as been said already, with a 920xm CPU and a couple of 6990's you'll probably get another 2-3 years out of it. It just depends on how fussy you are about the resolution and game details that you want to play at

    Those games listed above can be played by your current computer specs comfortably without upgrading
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 14, 2011
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  6. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Add warranty

    It's worth it.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 14, 2011
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    The system is nice, Definitely upgraded. The cpu is plenty for gaming and you could upgrade gpu's to 5870s or 6970/6990 crossfire.
     
    DR650SE, Oct 14, 2011
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