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Module Description Show Details
System Color Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Nebula Red
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
Processor Intel® Core™ i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
Memory 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
A/C Adapter Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
Display Panel 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
Video Card 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M
Hard Drive 320GB 7,200RPM HDD
Nameplate Personalized Plate (Andy Do)
AlienFX Plasma Purple
Adobe Reader Acrobat SW Adobe Acrobat Reader
Optical Drives Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Sound Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
Wireless Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology
Automatic Updates Automatic Updates: On
Service 1 Year Basic Plan
OS Customization AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme
OS Customization Alienhead Chrome Red
Standard Nameplate Trigger Thank you for Purchasing Alienware


Is there anything on here I can upgrade later myself to save money? I know I can upgrade the ram and HDD later... Thank you.

 

Buy it through EPP, and you shall get about $150-200 off..

 

Yeah I have that its totaled to $2,109.60 right meow

 

i say go with the 2720 proc and save $200

wont notice the difference between the +100mhz and extra 2mb cache

you really into the 3D? if not, see if you can make them do the 120hz screen and a 6970m you can use the money from downgrading the proc to up the gpu

 

im so torn between the 3d option because of the drop of performance...but if it can't play maxxed out on 3d why get it right? thanks for your opinion ill take it into consideration..

 

i second this..Get the 2720QM, it's more than enough for everyday gaming..Also, if you are not into 3D, I'd suggest get the 6970m..And your price is a bit high, try to call Dell EPP, don't buy it through the website..

 

ok i took your guys advice into consideration and new list priced at 1907.10


System Color Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Nebula Red edit
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit edit
Processor Intel® Core™ i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache) edit
Memory 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS) edit
Display Panel 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED edit
Video Card 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6970M edit
Hard Drive 320GB 7,200RPM HDD edit
AlienFX Plasma Purple edit
Adobe Reader Acrobat SW Adobe Acrobat Reader edit
Optical Drives Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) edit
Sound Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio edit
Wireless Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology edit
Automatic Updates Automatic Updates: On edit
Office Productivity Software None edit
Security Software None edit
OS Customization AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme edit
OS Customization Alienhead Chrome Red edit
Factory Installed Games None edit
Service 1 Year Basic Plan

 

It seems I cannot PM you for some reason, send me a PM and I will guide you. I don't want to post here as to be off-topic on some things...

 

just an observation, if you used the US site to configure that system when you select the 3D bundle the optical drive automatically configures the bluray reader, not the case in the UK and not sure about other sites.

also there have been many 3D or not 3D discussions here, if you go the none 3D route you are stuck with it, remember there may be an option soon to upgrade to Nvidia 485m so be carefull

 

I can't PM either....my email is [email protected]

 

i think i need more more post to be able to pm

 

Buy a 3 year warranty (up to you if you want accidental or not). Also, couple days after you place the order, call in and ask to be upgraded to NBD, cuz you need it for school/work or something