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    M17x "All Powerful" General Information Thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ryujin, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. 0ri0n

    0ri0n Notebook Consultant

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    0ri0n, Jul 1, 2009
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  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Well it's not exactly at best buy lol... only online, and only their options....
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. d motorman

    d motorman Notebook Evangelist

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    so if I were to get a base m17x, with just the 260 how easy would it be to even find another 260, or 280's (or some ati cards) to buy?
     
    d motorman, Jul 2, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Eurocomm

    RJtech

    couple Dealers :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. d motorman

    d motorman Notebook Evangelist

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    cool, thanks.
     
    d motorman, Jul 2, 2009
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    You'll need an MXM 3.0 card with sli connector, so no it won't be that simple. Most cards that RJ tech and whatnot have are MXM 2.1 cards without sli connectors (will work in old M17x, M17, or NP9262 but not in sli).
     
    anothergeek, Jul 2, 2009
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  7. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    In time they willl :)

    Once he gets the machine it will be a month from now which means the Clevo will be out ;) and shipping
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 3, 2009
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  8. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    This maybe a bit off subject but I remember a few days ago someone giving a link to new Intel SSD that are supposed to come out in the next week or so. Can't find the link anymore, can anyone help?
     
    Joebarchuck, Jul 4, 2009
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  9. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh an you guys should look at that article on the Inquirer:

    http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1271809/nvidia-mobile-gpu-kimono



    This tells me there will be a GTS280M using the 40nm process and GDDR5 and greatly increasing the performance compared to the current GTX280M.

    Hopefully it won't be later than early 2010. It could stop the upcoming ATI card from getting much ground into the M17X.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jul 4, 2009
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  10. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Wishful thinking. Nothing substantial in that article about a GTS 280M.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 4, 2009
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  11. DHC

    DHC Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the 280gtx in SLI really worth it over a 260gtx SLI?

    In Europe the price difference is damn retarded...a 280GTX SLI upgrade costs 1,538.80 USD while the 260GTX SLI upgrade only costs 279.781 USD.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    DHC, Jul 5, 2009
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  12. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    No way is it worth $1300.00 more , heck i had a hard time even justifying $300 more so my answer would be most certainly NO.
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 5, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Seconded :cool:
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 5, 2009
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  14. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    As a 280m owner..... lol I concur.... no way it is worth it
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 5, 2009
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  15. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Same here it is well worth it. In the US the upgrade is only $600 from the base model.

    Concerning the inquirer article, yes there is no mention of a GTS280M but it will have to come in the next 6 months or they will lose their market share to ATI and Nvidia always has something under their sleeves.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jul 6, 2009
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  16. DEAN_XLR8

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    DEAN_XLR8, Jul 11, 2009
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  17. Axionkt

    Axionkt Notebook Geek

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    Awesome review, even if I can't understand german it's great.
    Thanks!
     
    Axionkt, Jul 11, 2009
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  18. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Someone needs to tell them that even though it is call Allpowerful that a train will win in a fight.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 11, 2009
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  19. notserp007

    notserp007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the review they say
    "All in all, the Alienware M17x currently the best display among gamers notebooks. " (Translated from German)

    You think they got an upgraded screen?
     
    notserp007, Jul 11, 2009
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  20. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    it was written on the 10th of july ...so i unno
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 11, 2009
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  21. DEAN_XLR8

    DEAN_XLR8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    DEAN_XLR8, Jul 11, 2009
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  22. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Damn Germans! Lol you know they are just going to play Dota on it ;)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 11, 2009
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  23. 000022

    000022 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't see a problem with that lol. At least it's better than forcing oneself to play some modern games with superior graphics but instead of generating fun, your brain generates stress hormones.

    Nice stock scores. Although I'd wait to see the performance boosts from a 4870 CF, just look at the 3870s, single, the cards were weaker than or similar to a 9800m GTS, but when CF'ed, the performance gain was off the roof.

    On a sidenote, how far can the GTX 280m in the m17x go in terms of O/C?
     
    000022, Jul 11, 2009
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  24. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    Jury still out on the GTX 280m, especially in SLI. Drivers as of yet are in infancy. I don't think anyone has hit 17,000 3dmark, for one.
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Jul 11, 2009
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  25. The_Moo™

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    JEsus people 3dmarks sucks !!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 11, 2009
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  26. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    You would like 3dmark since they have the "holy cow" easter egg in 2k1 :D
     
    BIGX333, Jul 12, 2009
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  27. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 12, 2009
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  28. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    3dmark01 have a easter egg that let you play a little game against some flying cows.

    In 3dmark05 you can replace the flying dolphins with flying cows:

    [​IMG]

    futuremark looks to like you :D
     
    BIGX333, Jul 12, 2009
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  29. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    nice :)

    I would actually play that game :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 12, 2009
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  30. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    ahahahah... anyway 000022 I was just joking ;)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 12, 2009
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  31. 000022

    000022 Notebook Consultant

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    Just joshing around with my comment, although my comment stands true for some modern games, sadly. It seems that developers care much more about graphics than gameplay. Why not a mixture of both, like say, COD 4 (unoriginal example, yea, I know).
     
    000022, Jul 13, 2009
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  32. Serephucus

    Serephucus Notebook Deity

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    Serephucus, Jul 13, 2009
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  33. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Not at all unoriginal I happen to think there are few games that can compete with Modern warfare... it had an engrossing single player and the best and most extensive and replayable Multi-player to date... MWF2 !!!!
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 14, 2009
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  34. DanteDrac

    DanteDrac Notebook Consultant

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    Muhahaha I just pulled the trigger on this laptop.

    SLI GTX280 verison.

    *kicks macbook pro under table*

    Now to find some one to buy my Macbook Pro, haha.
     
    DanteDrac, Jul 14, 2009
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  35. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    welcome to the dark side.... :)

    also added a few more links on front page
     
    ryujin, Jul 14, 2009
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  36. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    im hoping this will be my next laptop, just need to save about £500 and sell my 9262
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jul 14, 2009
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  37. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    wow....a statement worth framing...lol

    a sager owner selling his unit to buy an AW....wow.... :D
     
    ryujin, Jul 14, 2009
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  38. SlikRik

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    Hey all,

    Has anyone ran an additional monitor with this laptop? I could use both the laptop monitor and an external 30 inch at the same time no issue correct? I wouldn't be getting the sli option either.

    thanks.
     
    SlikRik, Jul 15, 2009
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  39. NDJason2009

    NDJason2009 Notebook Geek

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    Yes, if you're not getting SLI then it won't be a problem.

    On that topic, does anyone know if no multimonitor support in SLI is just an SLI thing or if it's just a limitation with the Dell drivers? I'd like to not have to disable SLI every time I want to use two monitors. I'd like to be able to use my other LCD monitor as a secondary monitor so I can see X-fire, Steam, or TeamSpeak while I'm in game.
     
    NDJason2009, Jul 15, 2009
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  40. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    You need to update your drivers

    to 186 in my Sig
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 15, 2009
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  41. NDJason2009

    NDJason2009 Notebook Geek

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    Ah okay, I don't actually have mine yet, I just saw that in the M17x manual. So you can do multi-monitor while in SLI with those drivers?
     
    NDJason2009, Jul 15, 2009
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  42. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    yes SLI with multiple monitors wasn't introduced until 18x series drivers
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 15, 2009
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  43. NDJason2009

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    OK cool thanks for the info.
     
    NDJason2009, Jul 15, 2009
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  44. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I had to remove a few off-topic posts in this thread; please stay on-topic from this point on. Thank you.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 15, 2009
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  45. Praze

    Praze Notebook Consultant

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    As discussed before, the GTX 260M/280M branded chips in the M17x are of yesteryear's technology. I stumbled across an article at Tom's Hardware that exploits this deceptive naming tactic in great detail and even provides some amazing benchmarks.

    Read this if you're planning on maybe dropping your desktop rig for a gaming laptop, or just want to be more informed about what you get with your $1800-5000 for an M17x...

    Mobile GeForce GTX Graphics: Model Inflation Gone Awry

    Believe me, this article is a must-read.

    Edit: Here's some preview benchmarks...
    [​IMG]
     
    Praze, Jul 15, 2009
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  46. anothergeek

    anothergeek Equivocally Nerdy

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    Anyone honestly expecting desktop grade performance from a laptop was in for a slap in the face. That said, sli 280M rivals a GTX 285 or 9800 GX2, which is nothing to be ashamed of.
     
    anothergeek, Jul 15, 2009
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  47. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    would you guys like to see pictures of m17x in red? ;)
     
    Xirurg, Jul 16, 2009
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  48. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    I've seen it now grrr... they are now available in the UK and Canada... they should update the US site soon as well... I wanted red too :(
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 16, 2009
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  49. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Xirurg, Jul 16, 2009
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  50. lonzor

    lonzor Notebook Enthusiast

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    and THIS deserves a screenshot. :D
     
    lonzor, Jul 16, 2009
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