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    Just ordered my Alienware M17x :)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Russchilds, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Well even though I've been saving hard for a year I'm offically skint again! Just ordered Alienware M17x. I spent more than I intended to but sod it you only live once! Bake Beans on toast for a few months!!

    Also after years of only playing Half life 2 on low settings and Doom3 barely crawling along I will be able to play some decent games!!!

    Here's the spec:

    Memory 6144MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x4096]
    Video Card CrossFire™ Dual 1GB ATI® Mobility Radeon™ HD 5870
    Hard Drive 250GB (7,200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit,
    Optical Devices Blu-Ray ROM combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read & write)
    Wireless Networking Intel® Wireless LAN 6300 3x3 802.11a/b/g/n card (EUR)
    2 year Next Business Day Hardware Support included with your PC Services and Support
    2 Yr Next Day Hardware Support included with your PC
    Processor Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 840QM (1.86 Ghz, 8MB, 4C)
    LCD 43cm (17") Wide UXGA (1920x1200) - Beyond HD (1200p) RGBLED

    Many thanks for your help!!! :)
     
    Russchilds, Sep 28, 2010
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Looks like a great setup! Welcome to the fam. One last thing. Check the link in my sig. You may want to change your order if you qualify for any discounts. You can always cancel/reorder. And chances are that if you call in to cancel your order, they will knock $100 off. Then you can buy more baked beans!

    +1 Rep Welcome to the family ;)
     
    DR650SE, Sep 28, 2010
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  3. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Very nice. 840QM.. A lot o' damage on your economy, I bet. :eek: :D
    Enjoy!
     
    anodize, Sep 28, 2010
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  4. CSHawkeye81

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    Best of luck with the waiting (waiting for mine to ship next week.)
     
    CSHawkeye81, Sep 28, 2010
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    Looks like a sweet config, You will Enjoy it :)
     
    dave-p, Sep 28, 2010
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  6. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Good idea DR650SE - I might try that!!

    Can't wait to get it!!
     
    Russchilds, Sep 28, 2010
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