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    M17x "All Powerful" General Information Thread

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

  1. Praze

    Praze Notebook Consultant

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    It's on the US site now.

    Edit: for a $99 premium.
     
    Praze, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Ryu I have another video of two m17x!!! zomgbbqsauce. It is in my signature. If you want its just another video...Its fun watch it.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. MrButterBiscuits

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    Wait clauss was that your other M17x playing the background music?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    YES thats what the beauty of it was. I had the old m17x playing goodbye. While i packaged it up and opened the new one.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. Jubal

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    Very amusing unpacking video, thanks for posting!
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  6. MrButterBiscuits

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    Wow I just have to say I was skeptical... but the sound is incredible you were right! Was that at max volume?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 17, 2009
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  7. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Nah, maybe around half. When you get it, you will see. When i play games, it is around 15-30 of 100. It is quite loud. Also all the media buttons are very responsive and the volume ones work quite well.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  8. The_Moo™

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    yup I agree with Clauss the media buttons work very well and the sound is amazing even with out the mythical subwooffer
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 17, 2009
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  9. Jubal

    Jubal Notebook Consultant

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    How's the bass without a sub?
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  10. The_Moo™

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    just fine ...
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 17, 2009
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  11. Praze

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    Personally, I was thinking about modifying the M17x to add a sub, maybe something like this MTX Jackhammer...

    [​IMG]
     
    Praze, Jul 17, 2009
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  12. Jubal

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    haha nice!
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  13. alienware-dell

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    lol good pic.
     
    alienware-dell, Jul 18, 2009
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  14. Alby Wan Kenalby

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    im gonna buy the all-powerful in about a month but i want to know if i can upgrade from the p8600 to the qx9300? I called the geek squad about this (cuz Im new to this) and they were saying i wouldn't be able to get full power from the quad... now im asking yall experts if this is true or what other solution i have? i just don't want to pay 1000 for something that costs 500-650 on ebay... thanks
     
    Alby Wan Kenalby, Jul 19, 2009
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  15. Phinagle

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    You'll be able to upgrade to the qx9300 with no problems if you buy the stock P8600.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 19, 2009
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  16. Clauss

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    Geeksquad...around here they are a joke. I asked one to add a hard drive to my desktop just to see his answer, he had to go talk to his supervisor.

    Oh..um..On topic..The m17x..has nice lighting. And...the t9600 is OC'able....Yup..on topic
     
    Clauss, Jul 19, 2009
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  17. Alby Wan Kenalby

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    thx phinagle... im gonna pay them (GS) to do it but is it easy to swap processors? and how will that effect my warranty?
     
    Alby Wan Kenalby, Jul 19, 2009
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  18. Phinagle

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    The hardest part is getting to where the processor is. You can see how to do it in the M17x service manual.

    Swapping the CPU does not void your warranty with Dell/AW but the new CPU and anything you break while swapping will not be covered. If you need to send the laptop in for repairs you will have to replace the old P8600 back into the laptop.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 19, 2009
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  19. Alby Wan Kenalby

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    I appreciate your help phinagle... the GS guy was saying something about the motherboard not being able to handle or allow the full power of the qx... is that true? what do i have to do after I install the qx... software wise? are there driver updates or something (sorry Im a newb)
     
    Alby Wan Kenalby, Jul 19, 2009
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  20. Phinagle

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    On some notebooks going from a dual to a quad is not supported but on the M17x there are no issues.

    Remove the old CPU. Install the Quad. Apply Thermal Paste. Reinstall the heatsink. Put the Laptop back together and you're good to go.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 19, 2009
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  21. Mandrake

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    The GS dude has a future in cleaning the bathroom stalls at Bestbuy. :laugh:
     
    Mandrake, Jul 19, 2009
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  22. Alby Wan Kenalby

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    thx a ton phinagle...

    lmao @ mandrake comment
     
    Alby Wan Kenalby, Jul 19, 2009
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  23. The_Moo™

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    never listen to BB they are the rejects from dell, hp and MSI ETC....
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 19, 2009
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  24. MrButterBiscuits

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    :eek2: what If I got a job at bestbuy next summer?.... I is a failure
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 19, 2009
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  25. Jubal

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    There is an exception to every rule!
     
    Jubal, Jul 19, 2009
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  26. Angelic

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    I'd drop 5,000 on this lappy with the Q9300, 8 GB of 1333 mhz RAM and 280 SLI. But I want my next lappy to have SSD's. Think the prices will drop before the next model comes out? :rolleyes:
     
    Angelic, Jul 20, 2009
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  27. Phinagle

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    Forget the 8GB of 1333Mhz (do you have a specific use for that much RAM?) and you can have the laptop for under $3500 with the QX9300.

    I've seen predictions from news sites that SSD prices should drop considerably around Christmas time so it's not too far off. I myself only intend to buy a single 500Gb HDD and buy a SSD later on.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 20, 2009
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  28. Angelic

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    Im sure the performance difference with 1333 RAM is almost nothing anyway. Im just fantasizing.
     
    Angelic, Jul 20, 2009
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  29. The_Moo™

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    yea i have my 1066 ram @ 1333 in BIOS

    so its kinda stupid

    but its CL is lower ...
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 20, 2009
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  30. Phinagle

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    I'm more wondering why you want 8Gb and not why you chose the 1333Mhz RAM.
     
    Phinagle, Jul 20, 2009
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  31. Angelic

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    Well I figured..why not. Actually, it'll be great because it's a $700 upgrade on Alienware's site, but I would just get the memory from newegg for $299, which is an insane deal.
     
    Angelic, Jul 20, 2009
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  32. Phinagle

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    Why not is because 8Gb is an expensive upgrade that only the most techie of laptop users will really make use of.

    4Gb is all you need to be a l33t gamer "grrrl"
     
    Phinagle, Jul 20, 2009
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  33. Angelic

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    The 8GB really isn't that much more than 4GB. Who knows, a couple years from now, games might use it.
     
    Angelic, Jul 20, 2009
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  34. MrButterBiscuits

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    in a few years from now that ram will be hella cheap as well ;)... it's a cost to benefit ratio 1:0
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 20, 2009
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  35. Angelic

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    Well I have to wait for SSD prices to fall, so this is all working out perfectly. :)
     
    Angelic, Jul 20, 2009
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  36. Phinagle

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    Heh. You could take the $249-299 you'd spend on the extra 4Gb of RAM you won't use and buy an SSD now that you would. ;)
     
    Phinagle, Jul 20, 2009
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    Yeah, you'll see MAJOR speed improvements of SSD while 6GB out of your 8GB sit unused.

    SSD's are one of the most sure-fire ways to get big performance increases now....
     
    sleey0, Jul 20, 2009
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  38. The_Moo™

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    is this conversation actually serious ???

    .................
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  39. Angelic

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    Of course. :confused:
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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  40. The_Moo™

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    O ok ...

    get 4 gigs standard since no game beside GTA 4 uses that much and 1 HD then use the money you saved on your RAM and get a SSD off newegg like a OCZ vertex.

    Use a 30 gig vertex for OS and programs and store your games on the HD
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  41. MrButterBiscuits

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    What he said ^^^^
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 21, 2009
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  42. Angelic

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    I was talking about for the future, not today. ;)
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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  43. The_Moo™

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    that still applys for the future as well ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  44. Angelic

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    You can't know that. Games might be able to use 8 GB. Are you from the future?
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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  45. The_Moo™

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    removed ::::and the game would have to be MASSIVE since its alll stored in the ram

    Unless you have such a crappy port like GTA 4 that can use like 2.5 gigs of ram :rolleyes:.....


    besides when discussing notebook gaming never even think about planning 1 year from now
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  46. Angelic

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    Desktop gaming machines already use 8GB of RAM. It's not exactly a stretch to imagine this scenario. I also never said anything about planning 1 year from now. Also, high resolution's would just be more of a burden on the GPU, not the RAM.
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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  47. The_Moo™

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    i understand the GPU's Vram is what holds the textures/ ETC ;)

    Good luck with what ever your trying to do .... i really haven't figured it out ...

    If your just talking about random stuff then ok , but if your not serious about getting it soon then im done here

    Good luck
    will ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  48. Angelic

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    I already stated I was serious. You obviously didn't understand resolution wasn't about RAM, since you decided to mention it in a discussion about RAM usage for games. But thanks anyway.
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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  49. The_Moo™

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    nope im a moron ;)

    i have no idea the difference in GPU Vram and Ram

    Funny that i know its called Vram ;) or that I have explained it to people before ... since people asked about the difference in the 4850's in the Asus W90p are 512mb each and the M17 are 1 gigs each letting you play @ higher resolutions :)

    btw the effect is minimal on your usage....

    would have to be a massive game as well :)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 21, 2009
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  50. Angelic

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    You missed the point, Moo. I never said you didn't know what Vram was. It was the fact that you decided to randomly bring that up in a discussion about system RAM utilization that was off topic. So like I said, if desktop's are utilizing 8 GB of RAM, I don't see why it wouldn't be beneficial for a laptop to have that much as well. Vram? I couldn't care less. Most games aren't even using the 1 GB for a single card, let alone the ~2 GB you would have with dual cards.
     
    Angelic, Jul 21, 2009
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