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    M17XR3 power supply

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by MolocM18x, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. MolocM18x

    MolocM18x Notebook Geek

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    Hey fellow members

    Was wondering is there a smaller power brick then the original one available?

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    MolocM18x, Oct 15, 2012
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    EvolutionX Notebook Geek

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    Usually the one they give you is the best one for your system. It outputs the appropriate amount of wattage. Also from my understanding their all the same size regardless of the wattage.
     
    EvolutionX, Oct 16, 2012
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    The 150 W adapter is considerably smaller, but it won't be able to handle a 580m.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Oct 16, 2012
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    Ahh well ill. Stick with my house brick lol thanks people...

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    MolocM18x, Oct 16, 2012
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