I Just got my M17x Rev2 yesterday

hello all, I just got my M17x Rev 2 yesterday from Dell/Alienware. I just got it out of the box and really have not had a chance to see what this bad boy is made of. The following are the specifications I choose for my laptop.




224-8322 1 Space Black - Anodized Aluminum
317-3659 1 Intel Core i7 920XM 2.0GHz (3.2GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
317-3665 1 8GB Dual Channel Memory (2x 4GB DDR3)
330-7841 1 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
320-8856 1 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
320-8987 1 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870
342-0678 1 1TB Raid 0 (2x 500GB 7,200RPM HDDs)
421-1398 1 Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate, 64bit, English
313-8569 1 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
421-1304 1 CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 Software
421-1305 1 Nero 9 Media Burning Software
313-8944 1 5.1 Channel Audio
430-3739 1 Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology
410-3947 1 Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Business, English
908-2128 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Extended Year(s)
908-2227 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
907-3753 1 Next Business Day Parts and Labor On-Site Response, 3 Year Extended
922-3430 1 Next Business Day Parts and Labor On-Site Response, Initial Year
990-4683 1 Warranty Support,3 Year Extended
994-3730 1 Warranty Support,Initial Year
421-2611 1 AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme
421-1359 1 World of Warcraft Preinstall Edition
421-1360 1 Steam and Portal Factory Installed
330-5090 1 Thank You for Purchasing AlienWare

Total: $ More then enough

 

I know your total was more than enough but tell me this why 8gb ram and why windows ultimate but no crossfire 5870. Regardless congrats on the build it will be a beast and good job on getting the warranty so stress free ownership. Read up on the board and all the tips to help work out all the bugs and then you will really enjoy the system

 

Its got the CF 5870, I just forgot to add it on my list here lol.

This laptop is for way more then playing my games on thats only half the reason I got it.

I need to be able to multitask with this puppy. I mean really multitask.

 

Congratulations, you got a nice configuration, enjoy it

 

I will thank you.

 

I think he's hacking the Gibson. Congratulations on your new lappy. It's a beast for sure.

 

Why don't you just wait for a month maybe Alienware will pair with GTX480 as well..
thats why Alienware having promotion right now to clear CF5870..

 

I'd take xFire 5870 over SLI 480 any day.

 

Weird, crossfire 5870 should look like this:

320-8988 CrossfireX 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870

 

i'd take the 5870 over nvidia any day to

but i expect more something about a 6 serie card from amd don't forget dell has a deal with amd since last year

 

I am definitely with Nvidia.
Can't wait to get the Nvidia DX11 and if possible Alienware 120Hz LCD.

 

Same, my first nVidia card, the 9600GT was great. These 5870m Crossfires don't really stick out much. I'd much rather get SLI 480m :/ I wonder if the pm55 MB will support SLI 480s tho?

 

Yea.. Im not a Nvidia fans boy here..
But what i know, Nvidia driver is better than ATI..
so i would also prefer GTX480 but what I dont like is, Nvidia had no idea on arrange the power consumption of their card.. this is just speechless

 

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